
Investigation: Maze – Sequencing Directions
Description
One person is going to be a robot and one person is going to be a programmer. The programmer tells the robot which way to go. And the robot can only move the way the programmer says!
Materials
- Ensure grid is large enough for children to fit their bodies in each square, including if children use adaptive mobility devices such as wheelchairs.
- If possible, add Velcro and complete activity on the carpet so arrows and paper don’t move.
Instruction
- Narrate children’s movement as they follow the arrows (e.g., forward, forward, left). Use cue cards or hand gestures as needed.
- Support understanding of the arrow symbol by a) bringing attention to the tip of the arrow, b) encouraging children to point in the direction of the arrow tip, or c) pointing forward, left, and right and asking if your point matches the arrow (yes/no).
- If children step outside of the maze because they move in an incorrect direction, bring attention to the fact that they’re not in a grid square.