Learning objective
- To log in to a computer and access a website.
Success criteria
- I can recognise what we mean by a
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National curriculum
Computing
Pupils should be taught to:
- Use
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Cross-curricular links
RSE
Online relationships
Pupils should
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
As this is the first unit in Key stage 1, there is no knowledge to recap with the children. In EYFS (Reception), the children learnt to log in and out of a computer, which is revisited in this unit.
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
Should stick to brushes before moving on to shapes; should be given time to get comfortable navigating the mouse pointer and using the mouse to left-click; could be supported using the mouse if they have issues with fine motor control.
Pupils working at greater depth
Should be encouraged to explore more complex tools, such as clipart or some sliding scales under the shapes toolkit.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: explaining how to log in to
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Vocabulary definitions
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account
Somewhere information can be stored and seen safely using a username and password.
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computer
An electronic machine that accepts and processes information to produce an output and then stores the results.
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In this unit
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Last update: 30th January, 2026
Assessment – Computing Y1: Improving mouse skills
Assessment quiz and Knowledge catcher for use at the start and/or end of the unit...
Lesson 5: Self-portrait
Creating a self-portrait with digital painting skills by using decomposition to break down facial features.
Lesson 3: Drawing shapes
Using drag and drop to create paintings in the style of Kandinsky.
Lesson 4: Drawing a story
Practising mouse skills by creating digital images to retell a scene from a well-known story.
