Computing · Stage 1
Tell the Robot
First Steps · give the robot clear, one-step instructions
✦ Computing📘 Stage 1 · S1⏱ ~10 min🧒 Ages 5–6★ Free to start
give clear, one-step instructions a robot can follow exactly
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Kavi's Robot Just Froze
Kavi said to the little robot, "Go get my book!" — but the robot just stood still. "Oh!" laughed Kavi. "A robot can't guess. It does exactly what I say, one clear step at a time. 'Go get it' is too fuzzy!" So Kavi tried again: "Walk 3 steps. Turn right. Pick up the book." And the robot moved! Let's learn to give clear, one-step instructions.
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What your child will learn
1Fuzzy instructions, or clear onesA fuzzy instruction makes the robot freeze — it can't guess. A clear instruction says exactly one thing to do. Tap each one to hear it.
2Can a robot follow this?A clear instruction is one small action the robot can do. A fuzzy one is too big or needs guessing. Tap the right box for each.
3A robot does exactly what you sayA robot follows one clear step at a time, in order. Each line below is one small action the robot can do — no guessing needed. Press Run and watch Kavi's robot reach the acorn.
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A peek inside
A robot does exactly what you say. Which is clearer: 'go get it' or 'walk 3 steps and pick up the ball'?
a robot can't guess what 'it' is or where it is
Try this at home: A robot does exactly what you tell it — true?
Ready to play and learn?
Start the free interactive lesson, or print the handout for screen-free play.
Part of Computing · Stage 1 · S1 on KAVI Academy — a secular, whole-child learning platform for ages 5–12.