Coding & Digital Skills Level II (Grade 1–3)

The Course Introduction

The Coding & Digital Skills for Kids course for Grade 1–3 introduces learners to basic coding, digital literacy, and creative technology skills through fun and interactive activities. Aligned with the Kenyan CBC/CBE curriculum, the program helps learners develop logical thinking, creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork skills using beginner-friendly coding platforms such as ScratchJr and block-based programming tools.

Learners explore concepts such as sequencing, algorithms, animations, storytelling, simple game creation, and beginner robotics while gaining confidence in using technology safely and creatively. The course builds a strong foundation for future learning in coding, robotics, and STEM education.

The Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the learners will be able to:

• Demonstrate basic computer and digital device handling skills confidently and safely.
• Identify and use common computer parts such as the keyboard, mouse, monitor, and tablet controls.
• Navigate simple educational software and digital learning platforms independently.
• Understand beginner coding concepts such as sequencing, commands, loops, and events.
• Create simple animations, games, and interactive stories using block-based coding platforms such as ScratchJr and Scratch.
• Apply logical thinking and problem-solving skills to complete coding activities and challenges.
• Follow step-by-step instructions to develop digital projects and simple coding tasks.
• Develop creativity and imagination through storytelling, drawing, animation, and coding projects.
• Practice communication and teamwork during collaborative digital activities and projects.
• Demonstrate responsible and safe use of digital devices and online learning tools.
• Build confidence in using technology for learning, creativity, and innovation.
• Participate actively in fun, interactive, and project-based digital learning experiences aligned with the Kenyan CBE/CBC curriculum.

Course Audience for Coding & Digital Skills for Kids (Grade 1–3)

This course is designed for:

• Learners in Grade 1 to Grade 3 following the Kenyan Competency-Based Education (CBE/CBC) curriculum.
• Children aged approximately 6–9 years.
• Beginners with little or no prior experience in coding or digital technology.
• Learners interested in computers, games, animations, robotics, creativity, and technology.
• Pupils who enjoy interactive, hands-on, and project-based learning activities.
• Schools, coding clubs, holiday bootcamps, learning centers, and homeschooling programs introducing digital literacy and coding skills.
• Parents seeking to equip their children with foundational digital, problem-solving, creativity, and technology skills for the future.
• Young learners preparing for advanced coding, robotics, STEM, and digital innovation programs.