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Learning objective
- To recognise computers at home and school.
Success criteria
- I can identify examples of computers.
- I can describe
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National curriculum
Computing
Pupils should be taught to:
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Cross-curricular links
English
Spoken language
Children should
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
As this is the first Computing unit in Key stage 1, there is no knowledge to recap with the children. In EYFS (Reception), children may have: Used devices and had some experience of using a mouse, keyboard, trackpad or touchscreen. Explored some real-world uses of technology in role plays (for example, supermarket checkouts or telephones).
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support:
- Could use the labelled images on the Knowledge organiser to support recalling and naming computer parts.
- Could use the Pupil video: Computers are everywhere to identify examples of computers and what they are used for before sharing ideas.
- Could point to computer parts on real devices before naming them aloud.
Pupils working at greater depth:
- Should describe ways computers are used beyond school and home (for example, in supermarkets or train stations).
- Should explain what different computer parts are used for (for example, the screen shows pictures and words).
- Should identify a wider range of computers (for example, smart watches, games consoles or ticket machines).
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding can:
- Name examples of computers.
- Describe some things computers
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Vocabulary definitions
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button (Y1)
Something that is pressed to make something happen.
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computer (Y1)
A machine that helps us type, draw, play and learn.
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In this unit
Assessment - Computing Y1: Using computers
Lesson 1: Recognising computers
Lesson 2: Logging in
Lesson 3: Using software
Lesson 4: Saving work
Lesson 5: Connecting to the internet
Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 4th June, 2026
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