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2. Read one prompt card to the children.

3. The children discuss which picture matches the description.

4. They plan the route using the FORWARD, TURN LEFT, and TURN RIGHT command cards.

5. They program and start Bee-Bot.

6. If Bee-Bot does not reach the correct picture, they find the mistake and try again.

7. They discuss which environmental message they are sending to COP31.

During the activity, the children were helped to read the short prompts in English, identified which of the six environmental images was being described, and planned Bee-Bot’s path. They arranged the command cards in the correct sequence, executed the code, and debugged the route whenever necessary. Finally, Bee-Bot 'carried' their environmental message all the way to COP31!

As part of EU Code Week and our eTwinning project “COP31 is Our Kids”, our young learners programmed Bee-Bot to reach environmental message cards. Through playful coding, they practised sequencing, problem-solving and teamwork while exploring ways to care for our planet! 💚

This activity developed English language skills, logical thinking, sequencing, problem-solving, teamwork, and basic coding skills. It also encouraged environmental awareness.

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Since we do not use a physical robot, one child will act as the Bee-Bot. Using a floor grid, environmental picture cards and directional command cards, children will plan a route and guide their human robot towards different environmental targets, such as saving water, recycling, protecting trees and animals, and using clean energy.

Children will practise sequencing, giving and following instructions, problem-solving, teamwork and debugging by testing their routes and correcting mistakes together. The activity will help them understand that coding can be experienced without electronic devices and that small actions can make a big difference for our planet.

Objectives:

• To introduce basic coding concepts and algorithms.

• To develop computational thinking and problem-solving skills.

• To promote cooperation, communication and creativity.

• To raise awareness of climate change and sustainable living.

• To encourage children to take simple actions to protect the environment.

This activity was organized as part of Europe Code Week and the eTwinning project titled "COP31 is Our Kids."

The students listened to simple clues about the environment and matched them with the appropriate pictures. Afterward, they collaborated to arrange the directional cards, build the correct sequence of commands, and navigate the Bee-Bot to its destination.

Through this experience, they practiced their logical thinking and problem-solving skills, while learning that even the smallest steps can make a meaningful difference in protecting our planet.

To highlight local identity, I adapted the game by transforming the Bee-Bot robot into a steam locomotive, a symbol closely associated with the city of Reșița. The activity was then transferred to a handmade map of the city, on which the children guided the locomotive towards different locations and pictures related to environmental protection. In this way, coding became an imaginary journey through the city, with each route offering an opportunity to share a message about caring for nature and the local community.

The activity contributed to the development of logical and computational thinking, the ability to sequence and anticipate commands, spatial orientation, and problem-solving skills. Through teamwork, the children practised communication, decision-making, and expressing their ideas. Integrating environmental messages with the city map also encouraged environmental responsibility and helped the children connect with the values of their local community.

As part of our “COP31 Is Our Kids” eTwinning project, we participated in European Code Week (EU Code Week), introducing our young learners to the exciting world of coding!

Using symbols from our project, our students engaged in creative and collaborative coding activities that strengthened their computational thinking, problem-solving, sequencing, and teamwork skills.

We proudly uploaded our activities to the EU Code Week platform and earned our European Code Week certificates! 🏅

Through this meaningful experience, our children took their first steps into coding, discovering the joy of learning, creating, and collaborating through technology