Refreshed scheme (2026)
Lesson 1: Tinkering with Scratch
Predicting, exploring and explaining the functionality of different blocks in Scratch.
Learning objective
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Success criteria
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National curriculum
Cross-curricular links
Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
1. Recap and recall
Before starting this unit, check that the children can recall:
An algorithm is when instructions are put in an exact order.
Decomposition means breaking a problem into manageable chunks.
Coding is writing in a special language so the computer understands what to do.
The programming blocks control the character in ScratchJr.
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Adaptive teaching
Assessing progress and understanding
Vocabulary definitions
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Maintained by: Kapow Primary teamLast update: 10 June 2026
