Sequence and Structure: Programming with Sprites · Autumn Term

Introducing Loops: Repeating Actions

Understanding and implementing simple loops to repeat actions efficiently in block code.

Key Questions

  1. Explain the purpose of a loop in programming.
  2. Compare using a loop to repeating the same block multiple times.
  3. Construct a program that uses a loop to draw a repeating pattern.

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS2: Computing - ProgrammingKS2: Computing - Algorithms
Year: Year 3
Subject: Computing
Unit: Sequence and Structure: Programming with Sprites
Period: Autumn Term

Suggested Methodologies

Collaborative Problem-Solving

Structured group problem-solving with defined roles

25–50 min

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Project-Based Learning

Extended projects with real-world deliverables

45–60 min

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