$29
per class
Halloween Coding Class: Code a Game in Scratch to Collect Candy
Completed by 28 learners
Ages 6-11
Live One-Time Class
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(974 reviews)
Live video meetings
Meets once
2-6 learners per class
90 min
What's included
1 live meeting
1 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 2 - 5
Beginner - Intermediate Level
🎃 Halloween Coding Class: Code a Game in Scratch to Collect Candy! 🍬 In this exciting lesson, students will code a game where they try to catch falling candy using Scratch, the fun block-based programming language from MIT. Designed for ages 6-11, this class welcomes all levels of coding experience! Students will learn: To think like a game designer! 🕹️ How to code characters that switch costumes and follow the mouse pointer 🐱👓 Using loops and cloning to create endless falling candy 🍭 Adding sounds to make their game pop! 🎶 Advanced students will track their score with variables and code a timer ⏱️ With a maximum of 6 students, this class is highly interactive! The teacher will guide each student to create a project they’ll be proud of while answering questions and providing support along the way. Here’s what your student can expect: Welcome + Introductions (5 minutes) 🎉 Scratch Setup + Login (5 minutes) 💻 Halloween Trivia (10 minutes) 🦇 Code a Halloween-themed arcade game in Scratch! (about 60 minutes) 🎮 Student Project Showcase + Say Goodbye (10 minutes) 👋 Note for Parents: Your student will need: Access to a laptop or desktop with Zoom and screen-sharing enabled An internet connection of 3mbs+ A working speaker, microphone, and webcam (compatible with recent Windows and Mac OS) Important: iPads are not recommended. Please have an adult available for the first 5 minutes of class to assist with setup and troubleshooting. Let’s have a spook-tacular time coding! 🎃👻
Learning Goals
Students will design and code a fun game in Scratch to catch falling candy, learning skills in character movement to follow the mouse, using loops and cloning for endless candy, incorporating sound effects, and tracking scores with variables.Other Details
Parental Guidance
Students will use Scratch to participate in class. Students must access the Scratch account using a laptop or a computer in class (no smartphone or tablets). Students will use their own Scratch account to code while following instructions from the teacher. Students may continue to use their Scratch account outside of class.
Supply List
Your student will need: - Access to a laptop or desktop computer with Zoom installed and screen-sharing enabled - An internet connection of 3mbs+ - A working speaker, microphone and webcam - all Windows and Mac operating systems of the past five years are supported Note: iPads are not recommended, but reach out to our team if you have any questions. Please make sure an adult is on hand for the first five minutes of class to help set-up and tackle troubleshooting. In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses: Scratch
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
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Teacher expertise and credentials
2 teachers have teaching certificates
Indiana Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Michigan Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
2 teachers have a Graduate degree
Doctor of Medicine in Health Professions and Related Programs from University of Karachi
Master's Degree in Education from Saginaw Valley State University
3 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science from Western Oregon University
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from University of Toronto
Bachelor's Degree in Education from ICCT Colleges
1 teacher has an Associate's degree
Associate's Degree in Computer Science from University of the People
Coco coders is extremely proud to be a standout organization on Outschool, recognized in 2023 with the Best in Class award for its engaging, high-quality coding classes that cater to young learners worldwide. In addition to its recognition as a top organization on the platform, Coco Coders received awards for its vast reach, including teaching children from numerous countries and for maintaining high engagement through positive feedback and high enrollment across ongoing and semester classes
At Coco Coders we teach children between the age of 6-14 how to code at our Live Online Clubs and Camps through exciting themed content such as architecture, fashion and conservation to name a few. Depending on age, we teach using a variety of programs and languages including Scratch, JavaScript and CoSpaces.
Coco Coders has been teaching children how to code since 2016 at in-person and live online clubs and camps. We have amazing teachers on-board who are super passionate in helping your child get future ready!
We don't believe in creating a world of little computing scientists but we created a curriculum that allows our students to gain an understanding of computational thinking concepts for whatever career they choose to go into in the future!
Fun fact? Our Founder, Elizabeth Tweedale, was recognized in the UK Technology Fast 50: Women in Leadership Awards!Reviews
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