Introduction to Coding

Coding or programming means giving a computer step by step instructions. Take a look at this video which explains what coding is and what we can make with it.

Can you name 3 things in your house that have computers in them and that you can give instructions to?

see some examples

For this step you will need somebody to help you out. Ask an adult, brother, sister or a friend to help you.

Program them to walk around a chair
Place a chair in the middle of a room. Give the person the correct instructions to walk around the chair once.

For example, you instructions might be:

1. Take 4 steps forward
2. Turn right
3. Take 2 steps forward
4. Turn right
5. Take 2 steps forward
6. Turn right
7. Take 2 steps forward

Program them to walk around a chair, pick something up and return it to you
Now put something on the chair, like a ball or a book. Give the person the correct instructions to walk around the chair once, pick up the object and bring it to you.

For example, you instructions might be:

1. Take 4 steps forward
2. Turn right
3. Take 2 steps forward
4. Turn right
5. Take 2 steps forward
6. Turn right
7. Take 1 steps forward
8. Pick up the book
9. Turn the opposite direction
10. Take 3 steps forward
11. Give the book to me!