Year One Revisit Their Maze Explorer Skills!

Today in Computing, our fantastic Year One pupils took part in a revisit and review lesson, returning to their learning as Maze Explorers using 2Go! 

This session gave pupils the opportunity to rebuild confidence, strengthen understanding and deepen their skills in giving instructions to a computer.

We began by revisiting how to use the direction keys to move characters around the screen. The children quickly recalled how to move forwards, backwards, left and right, showing how well this learning has been embedded over time.

In Challenge One, pupils guided a fish through an underwater maze to reach a treasure chest. They demonstrated great thinking as they carefully planned their routes, counted squares and considered each move before pressing the keys. It was brilliant to see pupils confidently using strategies such as trial and improvement, including the undo button and restarting when needed.

Moving on to Challenge 2, pupils applied their knowledge in a more complex scenario, navigating a car through a town to reach different destinations.  Here, they revisited how to use number commands alongside direction keys, allowing them to move more efficiently across the grid. Many pupils were able to explain their thinking clearly, spotting quicker routes and refining their instructions.

We were particularly impressed with how pupils:

✨ Recalled key skills from previous learning
✨ Applied their knowledge with increasing independence
✨ Used computing vocabulary such as direction, route and command
✨ Showed resilience when improving and debugging their work

This revisit lesson was a brilliant opportunity to secure and strengthen prior learning, ensuring all pupils are confident and ready for the next steps in their computing journey.

A fantastic effort from Year One! 🚀