Early Years Common Skill: Pupils should be encouraged to talk about ICT in the wider world and use ICT appropriately in their play

Creating and Presenting Information and Ideas		Finding and Developing Information and Ideas		Generic
Talk about ICT in the wider world & use ICT play equipment appropriately in role play situations		Use a simulation program to complete simple tasks		Name different parts of the computer and peripherals
Respond orally to a range of stimuli including media & ICT texts		Use the mouse or IWB to move objects on screen for a purpose		Develop fine motor skills using the mouse
Aware that ICT can be used to present words, text, pictures and numbers		Use ICT to sort and sequence objects on a screen		Demonstrate an interest in ICT
Move words, numbers, letters or pictures on screen for a selected task		Aware that CD ROMs and the Internet are sources of activities & information		Shows perseverance to complete tasks on the computer
Use a Paint package for Mark Making		Use a simple graphing/pictogram program to develop counting and numeracy skills		Share equipment and take turns
Produce a piece of emergent writing		Talk about how ICT devices in “everyday” situations give us information
Recognise single letters or numbers on a keyboard		Understand that machines can be controlled
Begin to understand that specific keys on a computer keyboard make something happen, such as Space Bar		Know that a robotic toy can be controlled
Begin to understand that text and images on a computer can be printed		Direct a robotic toy to complete a simple task
Begin to use a digital camera to capture images
Create a simple picture, changing brush size and colour
Begin to use simple devices to record and play sounds
Use a sequence of pictures to create a simple musical composition

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