Video transcript: Knowing the subject To teach coding you will need a good understanding of: the basic principles of coding the Scratch programming language (or similar) the classroom equipment Coding is an exact science Similar to mathematics and physics, coding is an exact science in that there is a precision in the results. So when teaching children how to code it's important to impress on them the importance of being accurate. Let the students drive Students should be creating the code themselves They have to think about what code they're adding They become more familiar using the code editors Same principle applies to the equipment Improve and enhance Students often have their own ideas on how to improve or enhance a project Important to get the students to first complete the lesson and not to diverge Otherwise they may miss the concept(s) in the lesson Once completed, have a group discussion on how they would improve or enhance the project Time allowing, let them explore (or they can at home) How to Teach Coding - takeaways Know the basics, Scratch & the equipment It’s an exact science Let them drive Improve & enhance