Year 3

Programming A - Sequencing sounds

This unit explores the concept of sequencing in programming through Scratch. It begins with an introduction to the programming environment, which will be new to most learners. They will be introduced to a selection of motion, sound, and event blocks which they will use to create their own programs, featuring sequences. The final project is to make a representation of a piano. The unit is paced to focus on all aspects of sequences, and make sure that knowledge is built in a structured manner. Learners also apply stages of program design through this unit.

Lesson 1: Introduction to Scratch

LO:To explore a new programming environment

I can identify the objects in a Scratch project (sprites, backdrops)
I can explain that objects in Scratch have attributes (linked to)
I can recognise that commands in Scratch are represented as blocks

This lesson introduced learners to a new programming environment: Scratch. Learners began by comparing Scratch to other programming environments they may have experienced, before familiarising themselves with the basic layout of the screen.

Lesson 2: Programming sprites

LO: To identify that commands have an outcome

I can identify that each sprite is controlled by the commands I choose
I can create a program following a design
I can choose a word which describes an on-screen action for my plan

This lesson, learners created movement for more than one sprite. In doing this, they designed and implemented their code, and then created code to replicate a given outcome. Finally, they experimented with new motion blocks.

Lesson 3: Sequences

LO: To explain that a program has a start

I can start a program in different ways
I can create a sequence of connected commands
I can explain that the objects in my project will respond exactly to the code

In this lesson, learners will be introduced to the concept of sequences by joining blocks of code together. They will also learn how event blocks can be used to start a project in a variety of different ways. In doing this, they will apply principles of design to plan and create a project.

Safer Internet Day

Delivered live by Tech She Can Teachers, these interactive sessions bring online safety to life in a way that is engaging, age-appropriate and classroom-ready.

What will students learn?

Through stories, discussion and real-world examples, children will discover:

How technology helps keep us safe online
Why privacy settings, safer search engines and parental controls matter
How reporting and blocking tools work — and when to use them
What to do if something online doesn’t feel right

Most importantly, students will build the confidence to make smart, informed choices when using the internet.

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