👶 Grade 1 – Coding Basics for Beginners
Welcome to the magical world of coding! 💻✨
In this grade, children are introduced to the very first steps of coding in a fun, play-based, and interactive way. No screens needed — just logic, movement, and imagination!
🎯 What Will Kids Learn?
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🌈 What is coding? (Giving instructions to a computer)
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🧸 Sequencing (First, Next, Then...)
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🤖 Commands and instructions
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🚦 Logical thinking and patterns
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🧩 Introduction to directions (up, down, left, right)
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🎮 Playing like robots!
💡 How Do We Explain “Coding” to a First Grader?
👉 "Coding is like giving instructions to your toy robot to make it move!"
🧍♂️ Real-Life Example:
If you want to brush your teeth, you follow steps:
1️⃣ Pick up the brush
2️⃣ Put toothpaste
3️⃣ Brush your teeth
4️⃣ Rinse mouth
➡️ That’s a sequence of steps — just like coding!
🎲 Fun Activities (Unplugged — No Computer Needed!)
1️⃣ Robot Walk Game 🤖
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One child is the robot, another is the coder.
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The coder gives commands:
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👣 “Take 2 steps forward”
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🔄 “Turn right”
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🎯 “Stop at the red mat”
This builds logic and direction sense!
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2️⃣ Color Code Maze 🌈
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Draw a simple grid on paper.
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Use arrows (⬆️⬇️➡️⬅️) to guide the robot from START to END.
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Kids learn to plan paths!
3️⃣ Story Sequencing Cards 📖
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Use picture cards to arrange actions:
(Wake up ⏰ → Brush teeth 🪥 → Eat breakfast 🍽️ → Go to school 🏫) -
This helps them understand order of actions, a key skill in coding.
4️⃣ Use Toys Like Bee-Bot or Code-a-Pillar 🐛
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If available, these toys allow drag-and-drop or button-based commands.
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Children can “code” the toy to reach a goal!
📘 Words to Introduce in Grade 1 Coding
| Term | Meaning for Kids |
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| Code | A set of steps or instructions 📝 |
| Sequence | Doing steps in the right order 🔢 |
| Command | One instruction like “Move Forward” 🦶 |
| Debug | Fixing mistakes in the code 🛠️ |
| Loop | Doing something again and again 🔁 |
🧠 Skills Developed
✅ Focus & attention
✅ Step-by-step thinking
✅ Understanding cause and effect
✅ Problem-solving
✅ Creativity through logic
🌟 Bonus Activity:
“Can You Code Me to the Cookie?” 🍪
Make a paper maze. Hide a cookie sticker.
Let the child “write code” (arrow directions) to reach it!
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