Beginner Scratch Coding: Create Games, Animations & Fun Projects!

Scratch Coding for Beginners: Build Games, Animations & More! 🎮💻
In this fun, hands-on coding class, students will embark on an exciting journey through the world of programming with Scratch! Whether they’re designing their first game or bringing animations to life, they’ll gain essential coding skills while unleashing their creativity. 🚀✨

What Will Be Taught?
Each lesson introduces core coding concepts and gives learners the chance to create their own interactive projects. From games and animations to creative challenges, students will develop problem-solving skills and experience the thrill of making something all their own. 🎨🕹️

Topics We’ll Explore:
Scratch Interface: Navigating Scratch to start coding projects 🖱️

Coding Essentials: Loops, variables, conditionals, and events 🔄

Game Design: Build interactive games like Mario Dash and Pac-Man 🕹️

Animation Creation: Make characters move, animate stories, and explore cool effects 🎬

Creativity in Coding: Designing with coordinates, motion, and smooth transitions 🎮

Class Structure & Teaching Style:
Our lessons are engaging and interactive, designed to keep kids excited and actively learning. Each class includes:

Live Coding Demos: Step-by-step walkthroughs where students follow along 🧑‍💻

Hands-on Projects: Build real projects like games and animations ✨

Fun Challenges: Reinforce coding concepts through exciting puzzles 🧩

Collaborative Learning: Share ideas and get feedback from peers 👥

Guided Exploration: Dive deep into Scratch’s powerful features 🛠️

What Can Your Student Expect?

Engagement: Lots of collaboration and live coding exercises 🎉

Interactive Learning: Students will code together, share ideas, and get real-time feedback 💡

Tailored Pace: Perfect for beginners, but anyone can join and start at any point in the cycle! 🕒

Safe, Creative Environment: This isn’t just about learning code—it’s about creative exploration and fun! 🎨💫

Class Outline:
Themes: 

Week of  April 14th: Driving Game 1

Week of  April 21st: Driving Game 2

Week of  April 28th: Target Game

Week of  May 5th: Ghost Dodge

Week of  May 12th: Music - Guitar Hero 1

Week of  May 19: Music - Guitar Hero 2

Week of May 26th: Music - Drum Machine 1

Week of June 2nd: Music - Drum Machine 2

Week of June 9th: Magic - Story

Tech Requirements:
Scratch Account: Free account at Scratch.mit.edu 🔑

Laptop/Desktop Computer: Zoom installed and screen-sharing enabled 💻

Internet Connection: 3mbs+ 🌐

Audio/Video Setup: Working speaker, microphone, and webcam 🎤📷

Ideal for Beginners:
No prior coding experience is needed! This class is perfect for students new to coding or those looking to refine their skills in a fun, supportive environment. Whether your child is interested in creating their own games, animations, or both, they’ll leave the course with projects they’re proud of and a solid foundation in coding. 🎉👾

NOTE: If you are interested in any of our classes and do not see available times, please message me I will open up a date and time that corresponds best with your needs, thank you! 

Coco Coders Team