Coding, Robotics & Digital Skills · Primary School · Junior Infants to 6th Class

Everything you need for coding & digital skills, all year.

A course for every class on the online learning platform — board-led lessons with pupils coding, building and creating on screen, from Junior Infants to 6th Class, structured around the Primary Curriculum Framework and the Digital Strategy for Schools.

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Platform used by 1 in 3 schools

Kildare

Dublin

Galway

Mayo

Dublin

Tipperary

Waterford

Sligo

Donegal

Dublin

Louth

Westmeath

Dublin

Laois

Dublin

Cork

Dublin

Tipperary

Dublin

Kerry

Tipperary

Donegal

Kildare

Mayo

Sligo

Donegal

Carlow

Waterford

Wexford

On the board, and on their devices

Coding the bounce

Their paddle game

Coding a penalty save

Scoring a goal

Coding a space game

Dodging asteroids

Coding a micro:bit

A micro:bit heart

The same lesson, open on each student's own screen. They follow along in class, and pick it up on their own afterwards.

Explore the whole school — Junior Infants to 6th Class

Open any class and click straight into the real lessons — coding, robotics and digital projects, every one built and ready to teach.

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Pupils make real things — games, animations and robots.

Every lesson is hands-on: you lead from the board while pupils code, build and create on screen. Here's a taste of what they make across the year.

What pupils make across the year

Scratch games

pupils design and code their own playable games

micro:bit projects

step counters, reaction games and sensors they build

Robotics

program robots to move, sense and respond

Digital art & animation

stories, animations and digital art they create

True digital learning

Complete coding lessons, led from the board
Pupils build, code and create on screen — not watching slides
A clear path from unplugged thinking to real coding and robotics
Progression that builds year on year, Junior Infants to 6th
Online safety and digital citizenship woven through

Built to the Primary Curriculum Framework and the Digital Strategy for Schools

Coding, computational thinking and digital skills run through the Primary Curriculum Framework's key competencies and the Department's Digital Strategy for Schools. Every class has its own course — from unplugged thinking and block coding to robotics and real projects — so digital learning is planned and progressive across the whole school, not a one-off.

Coding & programming Computational thinking Robotics & physical computing Digital creativity Staying safe online

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


Stage	Learning Outcomes	123learn Lessons	Learning Outcomes
Primary Stage 1 Junior and Senior Infants ~50 min/week	NSExplore how STEM professionals investigate and solve problems. EFExplore energy sources, forms, forces (pushing, pulling), and simple machines. TExplore digital/non-digital technologies, decompose problems into algorithms, and solve them. EExplore design problems, communicate ideas, plan, construct, and reflect.	6 Modules: Exploring Patterns My First Steps in Digital Storytelling Journey into Robotic Movements Solving Problems Creative Stories Exploring Robotics and Commands	NSExperience how people in STEM solve problems by engaging in coding and robotics activities. EFExplore movement and forces by programming robots like Bee-Bots to navigate paths. TBuild awareness of digital technologies by creating stories with Scratch Jr. and controlling Bee-Bots. EDesign simple robot paths and digital stories, reflecting on their creations.
Primary Stage 2 1st Class to 2nd Class ~1 hour/week	NSExplore the environment through a STEM lens. EFExplore energy conservation, sound sources, and forces affecting movement. TExplore digital/non-digital tools, create programs, and adjust steps. EIdentify design problems with empathy, create prototypes, and share reflections.	7 Modules: The World of Logic Adventures in Digital Creation Electricity and Simple Circuits My First Coding Adventure Exploring Coding Creative Coding Challenges Discovering the Magic of Circuits	NSExplore how coding are used in everyday objects through hands-on projects. EFInvestigate energy by building simple circuits with Snap Circuits. TUse Scratch to create interactive programs and games, adjusting code as needed. EDesign digital stories and circuit projects, reflecting on their effectiveness.
Primary Stage 3 3rd Class to 4th Class ~1.25 hours/week	NSExplore STEM history, evolution, and societal impact. EFExplore renewable energy, light properties, and forces (friction, gravity). TUnderstand digital systems, create/test algorithms, and debug. EIdentify design problems, build/test prototypes, and improve from feedback.	7 Modules: My First Coding Adventure Coding and Creative Projects Introduction to Game Design Microbit Basics Dynamic Digital Projects Advanced Game Development Microbit Adventures	NSInvestigate how coding and technology shape society by creating digital projects. EFExplore energy concepts like temperature using microbit sensors. TUnderstand digital systems by programming microbits and testing algorithms in games. EDesign and test games and microbit projects, improving based on feedback.
Primary Stage 4 5th Class to 6th Class ~1.25 hours/week	NSUnderstand STEM tenets and research topical issues. EFResearch energy conservation, electricity, circuits, and environmental impact. TUse digital tools to model data and test representations. ECollaborate on design solutions, test prototypes, and analyze the process.	10 Modules: Introduction to Coding Coding and Interactive Creators Game Design Studio Microbit Masterclass Digital Creation Lab Advanced Game Development Microbit Innovators Exploring Electronics and Light Designing and Building for the Future Discovering Artificial Intelligence	NSResearch how AI and robotics address STEM issues through project-based exploration. EFInvestigate electricity and circuits by programming electronic projects like LED displays. TCreate digital models and simulations using Scratch and microbits, leveraging data in AI projects. ECollaborate to design and refine coding and robotic solutions, evaluating their impact.

It has 6 strands:

Nature of STEM NS
Living Things LT
Materials M
Energy and Forces EF
Technology T
Engineering E

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about our coding, robotics & digital skills curriculum

What does the course cover?

A full year of coding, robotics and digital skills for every primary class – block coding with Scratch, physical computing with the micro:bit, computational thinking and creative digital projects.

Do we need to install any software?

No. Pupils work through the lessons in a web browser – there's nothing to install.

What devices can pupils use?

Laptops, Chromebooks, PCs, iPads and Android tablets all work. Pupils can use a device in school or at home to do the activities.

Do pupils each need a device?

Ideally one device each, but pupils can work in small groups of two or three and share a device where that suits the classroom.

Do pupils or teachers need prior coding experience?

No. The course is built for complete beginners, with an optional introduction module to get started, and every lesson is fully planned so teachers are supported throughout.

Is any extra equipment needed?

Most lessons need only a device and a web browser. Some modules use robotics kits or devices such as the micro:bit – these are flagged on the module, and we can supply them if your school needs them.

Do we have to do all the modules?

No. You decide how much to cover – from a single module across the year to the full set of modules for each class.

Can it work for a mixed-age or split class?

Yes. You can set the whole class the same module, or assign different modules to different groups, and pupils who finish quickly can move on to the next level.

How are the lessons delivered?

Pupils build real projects on their devices – games, animations and physical-computing builds – working at their own pace with the teacher guiding the class.

How much does it cost?

Pricing per pupil for a full school year:

Primary school pupils €12
Secondary Junior Cycle students €15
Transition Year students €20
Leaving Certificate students €30

Is it covered by the school book scheme?

Yes. The course is covered by the government school book scheme, which provides schoolbooks and core classroom resources free of charge for Primary, Junior Cycle, Transition Year and Senior Cycle students.

What is the ISBN?

The ISBN for the Coding Ireland Digital Skills Curriculum is 978-1-0369-1395-3.

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Everything you need for coding & digital skills, all year.

Explore the whole school — Junior Infants to 6th Class

Pupils make real things — games, animations and robots.

True digital learning

Built to the Primary Curriculum Framework and the Digital Strategy for Schools

Aligned with the STE Curriculum

Frequently Asked Questions

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