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Coding & Robotics is no longer considered an optional extra in South African education. It is now part of the CAPS curriculum and must be taught in the Foundation Phase alongside subjects such as Mathematics, Literacy, and Life Skills. As a result, many schools and teachers are searching for practical Coding & Robotics teacher training in South Africa. One of the biggest challenges schools face is that most Foundation Phase teachers were never formally trained to teach Coding

Computational thinking is one of the most important concepts within the Coding & Robotics CAPS curriculum. Many Foundation Phase teachers hear the term “computational thinking” and immediately feel intimidated, but the concept is actually very practical and already happens naturally in many classrooms. Computational thinking is the process of solving problems in a logical and organised way. In the Foundation Phase, learners develop computational thinking skills through activi

Coding & Robotics is now a compulsory subject in South African schools and forms an important part of preparing learners for the future. Introducing Coding & Robotics in the Foundation Phase helps learners develop problem-solving, logical thinking, creativity, and computational thinking skills from an early age. Coding teaches learners how to break problems into smaller steps and find logical solutions. Learners begin to understand sequencing, instructions, patterns, and caus

Coding & Robotics does not need to start with screens or computers. Some of the best Foundation Phase Coding & Robotics lessons are unplugged activities that help learners develop computational thinking skills in a fun and practical way. One simple activity is “Human Robot”, where one learner acts as the robot while another gives step-by-step instructions such as “move forward three steps” or “turn left”. Another easy activity is using arrow cards to create movement sequences

With Coding & Robotics now a compulsory subject in South African schools, many Foundation Phase teachers are asking the same question: “Where do I even begin?” If you’re teaching Grades R–3, you are expected to integrate Coding & Robotics into your classroom, often without formal training. The good news is that you do not need to be a coding expert to get started. The CAPS curriculum focuses on developing computational thinking skills such as sequencing, pattern recognition,