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!
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!
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.
BarefootEYPoster by Ruth Burnett
BarefootEYPromptCards by Ruth Burnett
