Beginner Coding and Animation Club: Weekly Videogame, Scratch Programing and Fun
Each week, we'll make a new beginner game, animation, or interactive project. Students will dive into the world of coding with Scratch, discovering how animations and video games are brought to life. #builder
Teni
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(44)
What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
US Grade 2 - 5
Beginner Level
Welcome to our Weekly Coding Club for Young Coders! In this class, your child will explore the basics of coding using Scratch, a fun and beginner-friendly platform. Each week, we'll embark on a new coding adventure, creating games, animations, and interactive projects. The sessions are structured with live instruction, hands-on coding, and collaborative sharing. Basic computer skills are recommended, and participants should have a device with a keyboard and mouse. Additionally, as we'll use Zoom for screen sharing, having that capability will enhance the interactive learning experience. No prior coding experience is needed—just bring your enthusiasm to learn and join us for an engaging journey into the world of coding! Tentative Schedule Week 1 (Week of Jul 15th): Sequencing Activity: Make an animal walk, turn, and produce a sound. Week 2 (Week of Jul 22th): Loops Activity: Animate a character using loops. Week 3 (Week of Jul 29th): Events and Conditional Statements Activity: Make a dog move when it hears a sound using both events and conditional statements. Week 4 (Week of Aug 5th): Advanced Concepts - Simple Game Creation Activity: Apply sequencing, loops, events, and conditional statements to create a simple game.
Learning Goals
-Express creativity through coding
-Enhance problem-solving skills
-Ignite a passion for coding and animation
Other Details
Parental Guidance
We'll be using the Scratch.mit.edu website to craft our projects, so make sure it runs smoothly on your device. Don't forget to create a free account on the website to save all the exciting projects your child creates. Kids also have the choice to either share their projects with others on the website or keep them private. Let's get ready for some creative coding fun!
Supply List
All your learner needs is a device with a keyboard and mouse, plus an optional second one for Zoom. Ensure that the free-to-use Scratch.mit.edu website works well on the coding device. Please create a learner account and log in before class starts to ensure projects are saved automatically. That's it! Ready for coding fun!
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from California State University
Teacher Teni holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree with a concentration in CG animation. She has taught in-person Scratch classes in California public schools and is passionate about introducing new learners to the magic of Scratch, witnessing their discovery and creativity.Reviews
Live Group Class
$14
weekly1x per week
30 min
Completed by 7 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
2-8 learners per class
