Your Javascript Coach: 1:1 Game & Animation Coding

In this personalized 1:1 JavaScript coding experience, your learner will embark on a creative coding journey tailored entirely to their interests, pace, and skill level 🎯. Using the powerful and beginner-friendly p5.js library, students will learn to build interactive games 🎮, stunning animations ✨, and imaginative art projects 🎨—all through real JavaScript code.

Whether your learner is brand new to coding or ready to level up their skills, each session is carefully guided by an expert instructor who adapts the lesson plan in real-time. We focus on fostering confidence, creativity, and computational thinking through fun and purposeful projects. This isn’t just coding—it’s a space where imagination meets logic 🧠💡.

🧠 What will be taught (tailored to each learner):
JavaScript fundamentals: variables, functions, loops, conditionals, and more

How to build interactive programs with visuals, motion, and user input

The p5.js environment and how to create custom canvases, animations, and events

Debugging, remixing code, and thinking like a problem-solver 🧩

Project planning and digital creativity that encourages independent thinking

📚 Class structure:
Every session follows a flexible but structured format:

Welcome & Warm-Up (5–10 min): Review of past work, mini lesson, or coding question of the day 🗣️

Live Coding & Guided Project Work (35–40 min): The instructor codes alongside the learner, step-by-step, explaining each concept in real time

Creative Time & Personalization (5–10 min): Learners remix, add features, or brainstorm ideas with support

Wrap-Up & Goal Setting (5 min): We reflect on what was learned and outline what’s next 🎯

💻 Teaching style:
Our teaching style is patient, encouraging, and adaptive. We meet learners exactly where they are—celebrating every milestone while gently challenging them to grow. Students are never just copying code—they're learning how to think like a developer, express creativity through code, and become confident problem-solvers.

🤝 Learner interaction:
Because this is a 1:1 format, your learner gets full attention and personalized guidance in every session. They’ll ask questions freely, explore topics they’re curious about, and work at the pace that suits them best. It’s a mentorship-style learning experience designed to be both fun and impactful.

By the end of each session (and over time), learners will not only have cool projects to show off—they’ll have gained a deeper understanding of programming, increased independence, and a stronger sense of digital literacy 🧑‍💻🌟.

🔍 What makes this class unique? In addition to mastering core programming concepts, students will have the opportunity to apply their knowledge in real-world projects, from interactive games to animated stories. The personalized pace allows for deep dives into areas of interest, whether it's enhancing creativity through design or improving technical skills through complex problem-solving. The curriculum adapts to your child's learning speed, ensuring both beginners and experienced coders can thrive. 🌟

Themes:

May 12th - June 8th: Amazing Animals

June 9th - July 6th: Abstract Art

July 7th - August 3rd: Green Future

August 4th - August 31st: Platformer games

September 1st - September 28th: Magical Creatures

September 29th - October 26th: Planetary Exploration

Please Note: This class runs on a set schedule, with lessons progressing through a 4-week cycle. New learners are welcome to join at any point during the cycle, but they may start partway through an ongoing project. If you’d prefer to begin at the start of a new cycle, feel free to check with us above for the upcoming schedule!

✨ Note for Parents:
Your student will need:

A free p5.js account at "editor.p5js.org" 🌐

A laptop or desktop with Zoom & screen sharing 🎥

Internet speed of 3mbs+ 🌍

Working mic, speaker, and webcam 🎤💻

ℹ️ Please have an adult available for the first 5 minutes of class to assist with setup.