K2L15 Tale-bot's Treasure Hunt

Lesson Duration: 45 minutes

Grade: K2

Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Learning Objectives

1. Children will be able to identify and explain the function of Tale-bot's command buttons.

2. Children will be able to provide multi-step instructions to Tale-bot to navigate a grid.

3. Children will be able to understand basic coding concepts through Tale-bot's operations.

Lesson Procedure

3 mins - Welcome Time

• Sing the "Hello Song"

• Introduce today's topic: "Today we're going on a treasure hunt with Tale-bot!"

5 mins - Discovery Chat: GREAT Rules

Introduce classroom rules for using Tale-bot using the acronym GREAT:

• Gentle Hands: "We touch Tale-bot gently."

• Ready to Share: "We take turns with Tale-bot."

• Everyone Listens: "We listen to instructions carefully."

• Ask for Help: "If you're not sure, ask a teacher."

• Time for Fun: "Let's enjoy learning with Tale-bot!"

9 mins - Hands-On Challenge 1: Tale-Bot Navigation Basics

• Set up a simple grid on the floor using tape

• Demonstrate how to navigate Tale-Bot using forward, backward, left, and right commands

• Explain the function of each command button on Tale-Bot

• Let children practice giving Tale-Bot directions to reach specific grid squares

• Encourage children to count steps and use directional language

9 mins - Hands-On Challenge 2: Let's play Dance and Turn!

• Explain the game: When music plays, children dance; when it stops, they follow instructions

• Practice commands: "Turn left!", "Turn right!", "Forward!", "Backward!"

• Play the game, gradually increasing complexity of instructions

• In pairs, children create a simple dance for Tale-Bot using the four moves

• Each pair demonstrates their Tale-Bot dance to the class

9 mins - Hands-On Challenge 3: Treasure Hunt Programming

• Place "treasure" items at various points on the grid

• Challenge children to write a sequence of commands to guide Tale-Bot to each treasure

• Emphasize the importance of planning the route before programming

• Introduce the concept of a "program" as a set of instructions

• Help children record their commands using simple symbols or cards

• Let children take turns programming Tale-Bot to find the treasure

8 mins - Hands-On Challenge 4: Obstacle Course Adventure

• Create a more complex grid with obstacles and multiple treasures

• Introduce terms like "starting point" and "destination"

• Have children work in pairs to plan and program Tale-Bot's route

• Encourage them to use the new vocabulary in their planning

• Let each pair demonstrate their solution to a small group or the class

• Discuss different solutions and the concept of problem-solving

2 mins - Wrap-Up

• Recap: "Today we learned how to program Tale-bot to dance and find treasure!"

• Sing the "Goodbye Song"