Teaching Ideas for Computing

Classroom teaching ideas and lesson planning advice to support busy primary school teachers in Key Stages One and Two and the Foundation Stage. Discover a fantastic range of primary resources to excite and inspire pupils on different topics and themes for computing.

  • Topic Launches

    Topic Launches

    Select and utilise effective ways of launching a new curriculum topic covering a range of subjects in the classroom

  • Topic Tree

    Topic Tree

    Demonstrate prior understanding of a new classroom topic and identify questions for further research

  • Learning Zones

    Learning Zones

    Create different learning zones around the classroom to support development across a range of curriculum areas

  • School Fireworks

    School Fireworks

    Produce a mock firework display using art, music and computing skills for the whole school to enjoy in an assembly

  • Current Events

    Current Events

    Develop skills in all curriculum areas by harnessing interest in events currently happening around the world

  • Ancient Egyptian Pyramids

    Ancient Egyptian Pyramids

    Explore how and why the Ancient Egyptians constructed and used different pyramids and tombs to reflect their beliefs about the afterlife

  • Earthquakes

    Earthquakes

    Investigate and record some of the different causes and effects of earthquakes on locations around the world

  • Family Belongings

    Family Belongings

    Identify and record how to use apostrophes for possession with singular nouns to describe some of the different things that might be owned and used by a family

  • Friendship

    Friendship

    Read and illustrate some of the stories from the Bible that were told by Jesus about how to use different skills to support friends in a range of life situations and scenarios