In this area you will find resources and ideas to empower our youngest learners to become digital creators rather than passive consumers. Through a playful mix of purposeful tech use and hands-on, unplugged activities, we lay the foundations for computing science and creative problem-solving. Dive in to discover how we use technology intentionally to get little hands building, thinking and exploring!
As part of the Strategic Framework for a Cyber Resilient Scotland, the Scottish Government is gifting a new storybook, Cy Bear at School, to all Primary One pupils to introduce essential online safety habits, supported by teacher webinars and student live read-alongs provided by Education Scotland.
Barefoot Computing Early Years
Information and ideas from Barefoot Computing on how to support our littlest learners to become problem-solvers.
Unplugged Tots by Hannah Hagon
This fabulous book is full of 100% screen-free activities to help teach pre-computer coding skills for 2½ to 8 year olds.
Some excellent resources from Barefoot linked to the BBC Wonderblocks CBeebies show. It supports pre-school children to develop problem-solving and thinking skills through humour, songs and storytelling.
Scottish Borders Pedagogy of Play
Check out this wonderful guide from Scottish Borders Council Inspire Learning team. Jam-packed with lots of ideas on how to use iPads for creative child-centered play – creation not comsumptiom!
BarefootEYPoster by Ruth Burnett
BarefootEYPromptCards by Ruth Burnett
