Make coding fun and easy for young learners!

This ScratchJr Introduction Lesson helps students learn the basics of coding and computational thinking in a fun and engaging way. Students explore ScratchJr coding blocks, the ScratchJr screen, and how to create simple programs.

This resource includes ready-to-teach slides and a complete lesson plan designed for Grade 1 Computer Science / STEM classes.

Perfect for teachers who want to introduce coding for kids using ScratchJr.

What Students Will Learn

Students will learn to:

• Explain what ScratchJr is
• Identify the basic parts of the ScratchJr screen
• Understand that coding blocks give instructions
• Create a simple program using coding blocks
• Understand sequencing and step-by-step instructions

What's Included

This resource includes:

✔ PowerPoint Slides (PPTX)

✔ Printable Slides (PDF)

✔ Complete 60-minute Lesson Plan

✔ Introduction to ScratchJr

✔ ScratchJr screen parts

✔ Coding blocks explanation

✔ Example coding sequence

✔ Guided coding activity

✔ Exit ticket questions

Skills Students Practice

• Coding fundamentals
• Computational thinking
• Sequencing
• Problem solving
• Algorithmic thinking
• Digital literacy

Grade Level

• Grade 1
• Grade 2 (Beginner coding)

Subjects

• Computer Science
• STEM
• Technology
• Coding for Kids

Standards Alignment

Aligned with:

CSTA K–12 (2017)

1A-AP-08 – Model daily processes by creating and following algorithms.

ISTE Standards

ISTE 5d – Understand and use algorithms to develop and test solutions.

Perfect For

• Computer Science lessons
• STEM activities
• Coding for kids
• Technology class
• Computer lab
• Beginner programming lessons

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