Year 3 · Summer 1 · Week 23 of 30

Finding and moving files

Objective I can move files into the right folder and find work quickly.

Core ICT & file management Organising my work ⏱ 30 minutes

Suggested 30-minute plan

A shape to adapt — not a script. Reorder, extend or trim to suit your class.

Connect5 min

Recap last week and share today’s goal: “I can move files into the right folder and find work quickly.”. Show a quick example of finding and moving files to hook interest and check what pupils already know.
Teach & model8 min

Model the key steps on the board using OneDrive and File ExplorerGoogle Drive and Files appiCloud Drive and Files app. Think aloud, name the buttons and menus, and show one common mistake and how to fix it.
Practise13 min

Pupils work on today’s task — finding and moving files — using OneDrive and File ExplorerGoogle Drive and Files appiCloud Drive and Files app. Use the prepared materials: Pre-loaded mix of files and folders in OneDrive to reorganisePre-loaded mix of files and folders in Google Drive to reorganisePre-loaded mix of files and folders in iCloud Drive to reorganise. Circulate, prompt against the success criteria, and pair finishers with pupils who need support.
Review & reflect4 min

Pupils check their work against the “I can…” objective, save and tidy up, then share one thing that went well and one to improve. Preview next week.

Pre-open the app and any files, give a printed step-by-step, and pair with a confident partner. Keep the focus on the core “I can…”.

Ask pupils to add an extra feature, explain the steps back to the class, or help a partner who is stuck.