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($45 value)
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First Steps in Programming With Mario and a Botley Robot Camp

Ages 4-8
Live Group Class
Join this exciting Mario-themed coding adventure! In this week-long class, your child will program my Botley robot to complete fun challenges alongside Mario characters while learning the basics of coding—no robot required!
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:
(117 reviews)

Live video meetings
5x per week, 1 week
2-4 learners per class
25 min

Overview

Live Group Class
Meet over live video meetings
5 live meetings
2 hrs 5 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

Embark on a Mario-themed coding adventure in this interactive 5-day STEM course!

Your child will take their first steps into programming with the help of Botley the robot and beloved Mario characters! Each day, they'll build essential coding skills, learning how to think ahead, sequence instructions correctly, and program Botley to complete exciting challenges—no robot required!

🚀 Hands-on coding & problem-solving
Your child will practice giving precise commands—Right, Left, Forward, Backward, and Transmit—to successfully guide Botley through fun obstacles and missions.

🎯 Dynamic & interactive learning
Children will have the opportunity to explain coding concepts, assist peers, and develop confidence in their programming skills, all in a supportive and engaging environment.

📌 Flexible scheduling
I offer this 5-day course at various times—if you don’t see a week that fits your schedule, reach out, and I’ll work with you to find a time that works best!

✨ A fun STEM enrichment opportunity
Botley uses coding principles similar to Beebot, a tool many schools utilize in technology classes. This course reinforces key computational thinking skills in an exciting, game-inspired way!

⚠️ Class requires at least 2 students to run or it will be cancelled.
If you're interested in setting up a time or adjusting availability, feel free to contact me—I’m happy to accommodate!

Learning Goals

By the end of these sessions, your child will be able to understand that an algorithm is a set of instructions, program a toy by inputting a sequence of commands/codes, and predict how different sequences lead to different outcomes.

Syllabus

5 Lessons
over 1 Week
Lesson 1:
25 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
25 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
25 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
25 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Supply List
📄 Printed Worksheet – Provided upon class sign-up to help your child practice directions and movements.
🔹 Lamination (Optional) – If possible, laminating the worksheet allows for reuse each day, making it a handy learning tool!
🤖 No Robot Required – Your child can fully participate without needing a robot at home.
 3 files available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Joined February, 2022
5.0
117reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Iowa Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Roehampton University of London
I have been a certified educator since 2002, specializing in teaching children aged 4 to 8 across various European countries and the USA. In addition to core subjects, I have also introduced young learners to technology. My experience spans both traditional classroom settings and online instruction.

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