Computer Science is new for many elementary school teachers.  For a good orientation, complete Code.org's Hour of Code. ​ Code.org has transitioned to Hour of Code. activities are still available. If you have experienced the Hour of Code, it will be easy for you to have your students complete it next. 

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When you have had success with an hour of code, bring some computational thinking (CT) activities to your students.  There are many CT activities that are unplugged (e.g., students don't need any devices to do them.

 

When you have success with some computational thinking lessons, you are ready for a full course from Code.org.  There is a course designed for each grade level. It is helpful (but not necessary) to participate in a one-day workshop (Computer Science Fundamentals - Introduction). Then complete the course yourself, and have students complete it next.  Don't skip unplugged activities; they provide an anchor for computer science concepts.  Pair programming is a best practice.

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​With all this under your belt, you are ready to deepen your understanding by exploring topics that interest you.