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All elementary school teachers are computer science teachers. By emergent CS teacher, we mean teachers who are new to integrating computational thinking, computer science, and artificial intelligence into their instruction. This section of the menu is designed to get you started.

	Background:
	Get Started with Computer Science	Advice for emergent computer science teachers on how to get started.
	Introduction to Computer Science	Explanation of the big ideas of computer science. This background will help you to build a firm foundation.
	Lessons:
	Explore Computational Thinking Lessons	For elementary students, building computational thinking is a fantastic way to introduce computer science.
	CS Exists in ES Instruction	Explore ways your existing instruction has computer science in it.
	Explore Highlighted Lessons	Use this feature to find selected (highlighted) lessons to introduce you to ECSNet.
	Explore Code.org Curriculum	The code.org Computer Science Fundamentals (CSF) curriculum provides a structured scope and sequence for teaching computer science grades K-5. Course A is typically for K, B-grade 1, C-grade 2, D-grade 3, E-grade 4, and F-grade; however, you can assign courses or lessons as you see fit.
	Explore Integrated Lessons	Learn more about integration i.e., CS lessons integrated with subject areas (e.g., ELA).