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Tallow NS

Waterford

Clonoulty Central NS

Tipperary

Scoil Bhride NS

Laois

Holy Family Boys NS

Carlow

St Patricks NS

Sligo

Scoil Mhic Dara

Galway

Gaelscoil Faithleann

Kerry

St Josephs NS

Louth

Gaelscoil Na Cille

Meath

St Kennys NS

Westmeath

Ballyroe Central Ns

Kildare

Talbot SNS

Dublin

St Marks BNS

Cork

Carracastle Central

Mayo

St Pauls Collooney

Sligo

Gaelscoil Chluain Dolcain

Dublin

Scoil Aodh Rua agus Nuala

Donegal

Holy Rosary PS

Dublin

Our Ladys Grove

Dublin

St Baithins NS

Donegal

Scoil Raifteiri

Mayo

St Attractas Junior NS

Dublin

Scoil Thomais

Dublin

St Bernadette’s Special School

Donegal

San Carlo Senior NS

Kildare

Scoil an tSeachtar Laoch

Dublin

St James's NS

Waterford

Sacred Heart Senior NS

Dublin

Gaelscoil Durlas

Tipperary

Gaelscoil Aonach

Tipperary

Digital Skills Curriculum for Primary School

Our curriculum supports the development of critical digital skills such as coding and digital literacy, preparing students for the future and fostering their growth as engaged, global digital citizens.

  • From Junior Infants to 6th Class
  • Teacher guides & lesson plans
  • Aligned with the new Primary STE Curriculum
Stage 1
Junior Infants
5 modules
Senior Infants
5 modules
Stage 2
1st Class
5 modules
2nd Class
5 modules
Stage 3
3rd Class
6 modules
4th Class
6 modules
Stage 4
5th Class
9 modules
6th Class
10 modules
Exploring Patterns
Exploring Patterns

Explore patterns hands-on with unplugged coding fun!

7 lessons · Quizzes · Challenges
My First Steps in Digital Storytelling
My First Steps in Digital Storytelling

Create Fun Stories and Simple Adventures in Scratch Jr!

7 lessons · Quizzes · Challenges
Journey into Robotic Movements
Journey into Robotic Movements

Code robot movements with fun BeeBot adventures!

6 lessons · Quizzes · Challenges
Unplugged - Art
Unplugged - Art

Unlugged coding using creative art and patterns.

6 lessons
Unplugged - Music
Unplugged - Music

Unplugged coding using rhythm, percussion and musical storytelling.

4 lessons · Quizzes · Challenges
Solving Problems
Solving Problems

Coding Without Screens, Explore Patterns Hands-On!

7 lessons · Quizzes · Challenges
Creative Stories
Creative Stories

Junior Creators Emerge with Scratch Jr.

6 lessons · Quizzes · Challenges
Exploring Robotics and Commands
Exploring Robotics and Commands

Becoming Robot Programmers: BeeBots Take on New Challenges!

6 lessons · Quizzes · Challenges
Unplugged - Art
Unplugged - Art

Unlugged coding using creative art and patterns.

6 lessons
Unplugged - Music
Unplugged - Music

Unplugged coding using rhythm, percussion and musical storytelling.

4 lessons · Quizzes · Challenges
The World of Logic
The World of Logic

Build a Solid Base with Unplugged Coding Lessons

6 lessons · Quizzes · Challenges
Adventures in Digital Creation
Adventures in Digital Creation

Bring Your Ideas to Life with Scratch Jr!

7 lessons · Quizzes · Challenges
Electricity and Simple Circuits
Electricity and Simple Circuits

Explore Electricity in Action by Building Real-World Circuits!

6 lessons · Quizzes · Challenges
Unplugged - Art
Unplugged - Art

Unlugged coding using creative art and patterns.

6 lessons
Unplugged - Music
Unplugged - Music

Unplugged coding using rhythm, percussion and musical storytelling.

4 lessons · Quizzes · Challenges
My First Coding Adventure
My First Coding Adventure

Start your coding journey with fun and simple projects!

4 lessons · Quizzes · Challenges
Exploring Coding
Exploring Coding

Coding Made Easy: Drag & Drop Fun with Coding Blocks!

8 lessons · Quizzes · Challenges
Creative Coding Challenges
Creative Coding Challenges

Level Up with Block-Based Challenges!

8 lessons · Quizzes · Challenges
Discovering the Magic of Circuits
Discovering the Magic of Circuits

From Simple to Sparks, build exciting circuits in the classroom

6 lessons · Quizzes · Challenges
Pattern Play Without Devices
Pattern Play Without Devices

Explore STEM through fun, unplugged activities.

6 lessons · Quizzes · Challenges
My First Coding Adventure
My First Coding Adventure

Start your coding journey with fun and simple projects!

4 lessons · Quizzes · Challenges
Coding and Creative Projects
Coding and Creative Projects

Create Games and Animations with Block Based Coding

8 lessons · Quizzes · Challenges
Introduction to Game Design
Introduction to Game Design

Level Up and Code Your Own Arcade Games!

8 lessons · Quizzes · Challenges
Microbit Basics
Microbit Basics

Introduction to microbits: coding simple interactions

8 lessons · Quizzes · Challenges
Unplugged Adventures
Unplugged Adventures

Engage in creative, device-free STEM challenges.

6 lessons
Cyber Safety
Cyber Safety

Master online safety essentials for confident digital citizenship.

8 lessons · Quizzes · Challenges
Introduction to Coding
Introduction to Coding

Beginner's Gateway to Coding

4 lessons · Quizzes · Challenges
Dynamic Digital Projects
Dynamic Digital Projects

Design Interactive Stories and Games Through Coding

8 lessons · Quizzes · Challenges
Advanced Game Development
Advanced Game Development

Make your own Games with MakeCode Arcade

8 lessons · Quizzes · Challenges
Microbit Adventures
Microbit Adventures

Exploring creative projects with microbit technology

8 lessons · Quizzes · Challenges
Unplugged Adventures
Unplugged Adventures

Engage in creative, device-free STEM challenges.

6 lessons
Cyber Safety
Cyber Safety

Master online safety essentials for confident digital citizenship.

8 lessons · Quizzes · Challenges
Introduction to Coding
Introduction to Coding

Beginner's Gateway to Coding

4 lessons · Quizzes · Challenges
Coding and Interactive Creators
Coding and Interactive Creators

Code Like a Creator, Design Amazing Games and Animations with Scratch!

Modules
1 Week 1
2 Week 2
3 Week 3
4 Week 4
+4 more
Game Design Studio
Game Design Studio

Design Arcade Games with Advanced Logic

8 lessons · Quizzes · Challenges
Microbit Masterclass
Microbit Masterclass

Developing skills through engaging microbit projects

Modules
1 Week 1
2 Week 2
3 Week 3
4 Week 4
+4 more
Hands-On Logic Challenges
Hands-On Logic Challenges

Solve exciting, unplugged STEM puzzles.

6 lessons
Introduction to Animation
Introduction to Animation

Create captivating animations.

8 lessons · Quizzes · Challenges
Digital Media Literacy
Digital Media Literacy

Master Digital Media Literacy with confidence!

9 lessons · Quizzes · Challenges
Cyber Safety
Cyber Safety

Master online safety essentials for confident digital citizenship.

8 lessons · Quizzes · Challenges
Discovering Artificial Intelligence
Discovering Artificial Intelligence

Discover AI and learn how to program it using Scratch.

6 lessons · Quizzes · Challenges
Introduction to Coding
Introduction to Coding

Beginner's Gateway to Coding

4 lessons · Quizzes · Challenges
Digital Creation Lab
Digital Creation Lab

Build Interactive Projects with Code

8 lessons · Quizzes · Challenges
Advanced Game Development
Advanced Game Development

Code Like a Pro, From Classics to Cutting-Edge Games!

8 lessons · Quizzes · Challenges
Microbit Innovators
Microbit Innovators

Coding microbit projects and real-world applications

8 lessons · Quizzes · Challenges
Hands-On Logic Challenges
Hands-On Logic Challenges

Solve exciting, unplugged STEM puzzles.

6 lessons
Designing and Building for the Future
Designing and Building for the Future

Robotics Champions: Animate & Control Your Microbit Car!

9 lessons · Quizzes · Challenges
Introduction to Animation
Introduction to Animation

Create captivating animations.

8 lessons · Quizzes · Challenges
Digital Media Literacy
Digital Media Literacy

Master Digital Media Literacy with confidence!

9 lessons · Quizzes · Challenges
Cyber Safety
Cyber Safety

Master online safety essentials for confident digital citizenship.

8 lessons · Quizzes · Challenges
Discovering Artificial Intelligence
Discovering Artificial Intelligence

Discover AI and learn how to program it using Scratch.

6 lessons · Quizzes · Challenges

Aligned with the STE Curriculum

The NCCA Science, Technology & Engineering (STE) curriculum has been published and will phase out the current Science curriculum within SESE (Social, Environmental & Scientific Education). It sits within a dedicated STEM area alongside Mathematics.

How we align to the NCCA STE Curriculum Read our NCCA STE Curriculum guide

It has 6 strands:

  1. Nature of STEM NS
  2. Living Things LT
  3. Materials M
  4. Energy and Forces EF
  5. Technology T
  6. Engineering E

How Our Digital Skills Curriculum Makes a Difference in the Classroom

Frequently Asked Questions

Students can use any of the following devices to access and use the Digital Skills Curriculum:

  • Laptops
  • Chromebooks
  • PCs
  • iPads
  • Android Tablets

No you don't need to install any software. Students view the modules and lessons of the curriculum using a web browser.

The Digital Skills Curriculum costs the following per student for a full school year:

  • Primary School Students €10
  • Secondary School Junior Cycle Students €15
  • Secondary School TY Students €20
  • Secondary School Leaving Cert Students €30

Yes, not every school has one device per student and in those cases students can work in groups (ideally in a group of 2 or 3 students) and use one device between them.

Some of our digital skills curriculum modules require additional equipment to enhance the learning experience. These modules are designed to engage students with hands-on activities that complement the digital skills being taught. If your school does not have the necessary equipment, we can provide it for an additional cost. Please contact us for a detailed list of required equipment and associated pricing to ensure your students have everything they need for a comprehensive learning experience.

No prior coding experience is required to use the Digital Skills Curriculum. It's designed to be accessible and engaging for beginners and advanced learners alike.

At the beginning of grade there's an optional introduction module that's for beginner students. This introduces them to coding & digital skills and ramps them up so they can continue with the main modules of that grade.

No you don't need to do all the modules.

Schools can decide how much they want to do. Some schools might just do one module in the school year whilst others have more regular digital skills classes and do all three modules.

Many schools face this challenge, and our curriculum and platform are designed to accommodate mixed-age or split classes.

You have a few options for how to use the curriculum, depending on what works best for your students:

  1. Same modules for all students: For example, if you teach a mixed group of 9 and 10 year-olds, you could have all students follow the module designed for the younger group.
  2. Different modules for each group: If your class includes a wider age range, such as 8 to 12 year-olds, you can assign younger students one set of modules and older students a more advanced set.

Additionally, if some students progress quickly, they can always move on to the next level of modules as needed.

Yes, the Digital Skills Curriculum is covered by the government school book scheme. This scheme, which has been expanded to include all Primary, Junior Cycle, TY and Senior Cycle students, ensures that schoolbooks and core classroom resources are provided free of charge.

The ISBN (International Standard Book Number) for the Coding Ireland Digital Skills Curriculum is 978-1-0369-1395-3.

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