This week Year 3 began their computing lessons and were introduced to a new programming environment called Scratch. They began thinking about why Scratch is similar but also different to the Bee Bots that they used for programming in KS1. They then started to familiarise themselves with the basic layout of the Scratch screen and began creating their own projects. By the end of the lesson they were all able to choose a backdrop, make their own sprite (you’ll have to ask the children what this means!) and get it to move. Some children even made their sprites talk, bark, and meow! It was a fun-filled afternoon, and the children really impressed me with their creativity! I am already looking forward to next week’s computing lesson.

If you want to continuing practising with Scratch at home, please follow this link