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.
-Express creativity through coding
-Enhance problem-solving skills
-Ignite a passion for coding and animation
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!
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.