Toy Coding Maze

Coding toys through a maze introduces computational thinking and sequencing.

• Framework: IPC
• Unit: Beyond the Toy Chest
• Learning area: Numeracy
• Level: Level 3

Objectives

• Students will write simple step-by-step instructions to move a toy through a maze.

Materials

• Grid mat
• toy figure
• arrow cards

Instructions

1. Build a maze on a grid.

2. Children arrange arrow cards to guide the toy.

3. Test the code and debug if needed.

Educator tip

Use terms like algorithm, bug, and debug.

Assessment

Assess sequencing, directionality, and debugging.

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