Programming 1A
A puzzle-based introduction to coding concepts for beginners where they learn sequencing, pattern recognition, loops, and conditional logic.
- GRADES 1-2
- BEGINNER
- WEB
Voiceovers
Answer Key
Module 1: Use Loops

Module 2: Triangle

Module 3: Staircase going down

Module 4: Staircase going up

U.S. Standards
- CCSS-ELA: MP.1, K.G.A.1, 2.G.A.1
- CCSS-Math: MP.1, 1.OA.B.3, 1.GA.1, 1.GA.2, 2.OA.B.2, 2.NBT.A.1.A, 2.GA.1, 2.GA.2
- CSTA: 1A-AP-09, 1A-AP-10, 1A-AP-11, 1A-AP-12, 1A-AP-14, 1A-AP-15
- CS CA: K-2.AP.12, K-2.AP.13, K-2.AP.14, K-2.AP.16, K-2.AP.17
- ISTE: 1.c, 1.d, 4.d, 5.c, 5.d, 7.c
U.K. Standards
Key stage 1
Pupils should be taught to:- understand what algorithms are, how they are implemented as programs on digital devices, and that programs execute by following precise and unambiguous instructions
- create and debug simple programs
- use logical reasoning to predict the behaviour of simple programs
- use technology purposefully to create, organise, store, manipulate and retrieve digital content
- use technology safely and respectfully, keeping personal information private; identify where to go for help and support when they have concerns about content or contact on the internet or other online technologies
Key stage 2
Pupils should be taught to:- design, write and debug programs that accomplish specific goals, including controlling or simulating physical systems; solve problems by decomposing them into smaller parts
- use logical reasoning to explain how some simple algorithms work and to detect and correct errors in algorithms and programs
- understand computer networks, including the internet; how they can provide multiple services, such as the World Wide Web, and the opportunities they offer for communication and collaboration
- use technology safely, respectfully and responsibly; recognise acceptable/unacceptable behaviour; identify a range of ways to report concerns about content and contact
Lesson
9 : Squares, Triangles, and Staircases
Programming 1A
Time: 80+ minutes
Introduction
Tynker Blocks Introduced
Vocabulary
Objectives
Materials
Warm-Up
(20 minutes)
Activities
(40 minutes)
Facilitate as students complete all Squares, Triangles, and Staircases modules on their own:
Optional Activities
(20 minutes)
Time: 80+ minutes
Introduction
Tynker Blocks Introduced
Vocabulary
Objectives
Materials
Warm-Up (20 minutes)
Activities (40 minutes)
Facilitate as students complete all Squares, Triangles, and Staircases modules on their own: