1. Basic instruction or teaching at the foundational level, typically for young children or beginners
The teacher provided elementary instruction in reading and writing to the first-grade class.
A professora forneceu ensino elementar em leitura e escrita para a turma de primeiro ano.
2. Simple, basic guidance or directions on how to perform a task or use something
The manual included elementary instruction on how to operate the device.
O manual incluía instruções elementares sobre como operar o dispositivo.