Key Stage 1 Computing
Below are our suggested activity packs for years 1 and 2, helping teachers/schools map out the progression of skills across key stage 1, particularly in regard to Ofsted's framework. Below each activity pack is the sequence of skills covered (also included in the teacher notes for each pack) and, if applicable, the suggested activity from the pack.
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The Computing Curriculum can be divided into three sub-sections: Computer Science (Orange), Information Technology (Blue) and Digital Literacy (Green)
Click/tap the titles to open a preview of each activity pack.
The Computing Curriculum can be divided into three sub-sections: Computer Science (Orange), Information Technology (Blue) and Digital Literacy (Green)
Year 1
1. Move cursor and left click to select. 2. Click and drag to move items. 3. Find letters on a keyboard and begin touch typing. (4-6 Hours) |
Add, move and resize images the add text and adjust size and placement. Add, resize and place images on a page then add and position text to label and describe images. Use word banks to write sentences about images. (3-4 Hours) |
1. Create scales, chords, arpeggios, melodies and rhythm to build a song and experiment with tempo. (Activity 1) (1 Hour) 
1. Use lines and fill tools to make interesting patterns. (Mondrian project) (1-2 Hours) |
(Activities 1-5) 1. Understand sequence and algorithms. 2. Sequence instructions (commands) to achieve an objective. 3. Predict, write, execute and debug a simple program. (4-6 Hours) |
1. Keep personal information private. (Resource 1) 2. Why do websites want personal information. (Resource 2) 3. Identify when and where to go for help when concerned. (Resource 3) (1 Hour) |
Year 2
1. Spot digital technology in school. 2. Find a piece of computer equipment amongst day to day objects and choose the correct definition. (5-8 Hours)
E-safety (Resources 4-7) (1 Hour) 1. What are the dangers of sharing photos online? 2. People are n to always who they say they are online. 3. Trusting information online. 4. Using the Internet responsibly. 5. Being respectful. |
1. Understand what data is and collect it as a tally. 2. Label a pictogram and add data to each column. 3. Edit a table with correct titles and numbers. 4. Create a bar chart/pie chart/line chart suitable for the data. 5. Explain what a pictogram/bar chart/line chart shows. (3-4 Hours) |
1. Add a book cover with title, author, colour and image. 2. Add multiple pages based on a theme. 3. Add text on different pages. 4. Add images on different pages to match the theme/text. 5. Add voice recordings to match the text and theme. (4 Hours) |
1. Add a background and objects to a frame. 2. Copy/clone a frame and move objects to create an animation. (3-4 Hours)
1. Add a variety of shapes (outlines and fill) and label them with text. (Shapes and Text projects) 2. Use the stamps tools to create different graphics (Stamps project) (2-3 Hours) |
(Activities 5-7) 1. Sequence code blocks with loops (repetition) to write a program to achieve a goal. (2-3 Hours) 
1. Program movements. 2. Program outputs for audio or text. 3. Find errors in a program (debug). 4. Program inputs (touch or clicking) 5. Program conditions (if statements). (3-4 Hours) |
Once Year 2 pupils have completed the above activity packs, the pupils could try our Key Stage 1 Assessment Challenges.