By Michael Hilkemeijer

 

On a bright morning in an early childhood classroom, a group of preschoolers gathered excitedly around a tablet, their eyes wide with wonder. Their task? To guide a friendly Bee-Bot through a simple maze, counting the steps and predicting the outcome. Nearby, another group was using digital drawing tools to create self-portraits, giggling as they experimented with colors and shapes. These hands-on, technology-driven moments are more than just play; they are powerful learning experiences that help children develop critical literacy and numeracy skills in engaging and meaningful ways.

 

Technology has transformed the way young children learn, making ICT in education an essential part of early years and primary classrooms. From hands-on pre-primary learning activities to structured ICT lesson plans for kindergarten and Year 1 ICT activities, technology is reshaping early education. Whether it’s using digital tools to support early literacy or engaging in coding activities, ICT provides opportunities for active exploration, creativity, and problem-solving. However, many educators struggle with how to integrate technology effectively beyond just providing access to digital devices.

 

This is where the ICT in Education Teacher Academy helps teachers go beyond just downloading lesson plans—it guides them through a structured journey of ICT integration that enhances teaching and learning.

 

 

 

Pressed for Time? Try These Quick ICT Activities for Pre-Primary Learners

Integrating technology into early childhood education provides children with opportunities to explore, create, and problem-solve. When used intentionally, preschool technology activities can enhance developmentally appropriate learning experiences, fostering creativity, communication, and early computational thinking.

 

However, finding technology activities for preschoolers that align with curriculum goals and enhance learning outcomes can be challenging for educators. That’s where structured ICT lesson plans for kindergarten and pre-primary students become invaluable.

 

Which Quick ICT Activities Can You Use in Pre-Primary Classrooms Today?

Educators often download free resources, only to find that they lack structure, differentiation, or alignment with curriculum goals. Unlike generic lesson plans, the ICT in Education Teacher Academy’s lesson plans take educators beyond just activity execution—they provide:

 

• A structured learning path – Lesson plans are designed to fit within an ICT integration framework, ensuring progression rather than isolated activities.

• Guidance Forms for Reflection & Growth – Each lesson includes a Workbook Guidance Form, prompting educators to reflect on student engagement, teaching strategies, and how to improve future implementation.

• ECE and Primary Workshops with Educational Theories – Workshops help educators connect activities with ICT teaching frameworks such as TPACK, scaffolding ICT capabilities over time.

• Customizable Implementation Strategies – The membership encourages adaptation, showing educators how to modify activities for different learning needs.

 

These enhancements move educators beyond just "trying an ICT activity" to mastering ICT integration—a process that builds competence and confidence in teaching with technology.

10 Easy ICT Activities for Pre-Primary Educators

• Easter Coding with Bee-Bots – This engaging preschool technology activity helps children navigate a Bee-Bot through an Easter-themed mat using directional commands, fostering computational thinking, problem-solving, and early years technology activities in a fun and interactive way.

• Bee-Bot Butterfly Activity – Students turn a Bee-Bot into a butterfly, guiding it to collect counters from crafted flowers, reinforcing directional skills and early numeracy concepts.

• Drawing with Programmable Toys – Children attach markers to a Bee-Bot and program it to create artwork, fostering creativity and problem-solving.

• Abstract Art with Bee-Bots – Combines music, movement, and digital drawing to encourage free-form creativity and artistic exploration.

• Bee-Bot School Bus – A role-playing activity where children guide a Bee-Bot school bus to pick up and drop off passengers, supporting problem-solving and logical reasoning.

• Taking Apart a Computer – A hands-on exploration of computer hardware, teaching children about ICT in everyday life and fostering early technical skills.

• Digital Storytelling with AR – Children create digital storybooks using augmented reality applications, bringing their stories to life.

• QR Code Treasure Hunt – Using QR codes hidden around the classroom, children scan them to find clues and complete learning challenges.

• Interactive Letter Tracing with AR – Using AR applications, children practice tracing letters in the air, reinforcing literacy skills.

• Stop-Motion Animation – Preschoolers use tablets to create short stop-motion animation videos, developing sequencing and storytelling abilities.

 

How Can Membership Help You Apply These ICT Activities More Effectively?

A non-member might download a lesson plan and apply it in class once—but what happens after? A member's journey doesn’t stop at the activity. Here’s how membership takes you beyond a one-time implementation:

 

1. Workbook & Guidance Forms – After applying an activity, members use the workbook to evaluate student learning, reflect on what worked, and plan the next steps for ICT integration.

2. Access to Exclusive ECE & Primary Workshops – These workshops help educators understand the pedagogical theories behind ICT activities, ensuring they align with best teaching practices.

3. Wisdom Tool for Ongoing Support – Members can ask questions about adapting ICT lesson plans, ensuring they continuously improve ICT teaching strategies.

4. Professional Development Pathways – The membership connects activities to a long-term ICT integration strategy, helping educators progress from basic ICT use to expert-level implementation.

Need Quick ICT Activities for Primary Students? Here Are 10 Ideas to Try!

For primary educators, integrating ICT into lessons ensures that students develop essential digital skills while reinforcing subject knowledge. The ICT in Education Teacher Academy includes structured ICT lesson ideas for primary school learners, covering a variety of ICT activities in the classroom across literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking.

 

10 Easy ICT Activities for Primary Educators

• Literature-Based Digital Storytelling – Students create multimedia retellings of stories using PowerPoint, Prezi, or video editing tools.

• Photo Dramas in Literature – Students stage and photograph key story scenes, then enhance them using digital editing tools.

• Gaming and Literacy Recounts – After playing a video game, students write a journal recounting the storyline, applying ICT-based creative storytelling.

• Writing with Moral Messages – Students use word processors and digital publishing tools to create persuasive narratives with moral lessons.

• Website Evaluation and Online Research – Guides students in evaluating website credibility and conducting online research effectively.

• Persuasive Writing with PowerPoint – Supports literacy skills development using digital presentation tools for advertising and persuasive writing.

• Comparative Essays Using ICT – Uses ICT projects for students that involve PowerPoint templates to compare ideas and develop structured arguments.

• Data Handling with Spreadsheets – Students use spreadsheet software to organize, analyze, and present data in graphical formats.

• Programming with Scratch – A computer-based activity for students that introduces block-based coding for creating interactive stories and games.

• Podcasting for Communication – Students create and record their own podcasts, integrating research, scriptwriting, and audio editing skills.

 

 

How Can Membership Help You Integrate ICT Into Primary Lessons?

One of the engaging lesson plans for primary students is Photo Dramas in Literature, where students re-enact scenes from a book using real photos and digital editing.

How the Membership Enhances This Lesson Plan:

1. Lesson Plan Access – Members receive structured instructions that outline the learning objectives and step-by-step procedures for implementation.

2. Utilizing the Workbook for Planning – Before teaching, educators use the workbook to set clear ICT learning goals and customize the lesson for their students.

3. Engage with the Wisdom Tool – Members can ask experienced educators for troubleshooting tips or creative ways to extend the activity.

4. Implementing the Activity – Students act out and photograph key story moments, then use photo editing tools to enhance their work.

5. Community Collaboration – Teachers can share their students’ work in the community space, gaining feedback and fresh ideas for improvement.

6. Reflecting on Student Engagement – Teachers document reflections in the workbook, assessing how well students grasped digital storytelling concepts.

 

Supercharge Your ICT Activities for Students with Membership Support!

The ICT in Education Teacher Academy provides more than just lesson plans—it offers a structured learning experience that ensures you can confidently integrate ICT into your teaching. As a member, you gain access to:

• The Membership Workbook & Guidance Forms – Helping you place each lesson plan within your ICT integration journey and customize it to your students' needs.

• Expert Guidance Through the Wisdom Tool – Ask questions and receive personalized advice on lesson implementation.

• Community Collaboration – Share experiences and best practices with fellow educators.

• Professional Development & Training – Workshops that help you enhance your ICT teaching strategies step by step.

• A Searchable Resource Library – Quickly find additional tools, templates, and materials to enrich your lessons.

Don’t just download ICT lesson plans—implement them effectively with the structured guidance and ongoing support of the ICT in Education Teacher Academy. Which of these 10 easy ICT activities will you try today?