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Lesson 3: Following instructions

Understanding that instructions are made of ordered commands.
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Close-up of child’s hands drawing and colouring on squared paper with red and orange felt-tip pens.

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Lesson plan

1. Recap and recall

Display the Presentation: Odd one out and click on each image to enlarge it. Discuss with the children what they can see in the photos. Read the question aloud and explain to them that there is no one correct answer; this activity is about them sharing their ideas with the class. Allow time for paired discussion.

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In this unit

Assessment – Computing Y1: Programming 1: Commands unpluggedLesson 1: Command gamesLesson 2: Computing commands
Lesson 3: Following instructions
Lesson 4: Creating instructionsLesson 5: Fixing instructions
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Maintained by: Kapow Primary teamLast update: 15 April 2026

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