Digital Storytellers Lesson Plan

Digital Storytellers

Building Narratives through Coding

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This preschool lesson plan focuses on introducing young students to basic coding concepts through creative storytelling. The session begins with a discussion about favorite stories, helping to connect storytelling with coding. Students explore coding apps in small groups, learning to create simple sequences that drive their digital narratives. Using story cubes for inspiration, they brainstorm and illustrate a collaborative story, highlighting the beginning, middle, and end structure. Each group presents their illustrated story to the class, sharing both the narrative and the coding process they employed. The lesson concludes with a recap of the key concepts—sequencing, coding, and storytelling—while encouraging students to think about their applications in everyday life. Assessment includes observing group interactions and evaluating the creativity in their illustrated stories and presentations. Additional resources are suggested for further exploration of coding concepts during free play.

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LevelPreschool
SubjectTechnology
Subject AreaCoding Concepts
Age Range3 to 5
AudienceGroup
LanguageEnglish
Duration50 mins