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Introduction to Scratch Jr: Creative Coding for Young Kids (Ages 5-7)

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Ages 5-7
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Get $10 off! Code: NLEARYJ0WK10. Ignite your child’s imagination with Scratch Jr. Learn coding while creating fun games, stories, and animations. Perfect for young learners to develop creativity, critical thinking, and communication.
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(35 reviews)
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Live video meetings
1x per week, 10 weeks
2-4 learners per class
55 min

What's included

10 live meetings
9 hrs 10 mins in-class hours
Assignments
1 hour per week. included
Certificate of Completion
included

Class Experience

US Grade Pre-Kindergarten
Beginner Level
What will be taught?  
- Students will learn foundational coding skills using ScratchJr, including creating animations, programming characters, and storytelling.  
- They will explore concepts like sequencing, loops, messaging, and transitions.  


How is your class structured?
-Introduction (5-10 minutes): Overview of the day’s concept with examples.  
-Guided Activity (20-30 minutes): Step-by-step coding project with live demos.  
-Creative Exploration (10-15 minutes): Students customize their projects.  
-Wrap-Up (5 minutes): Share projects, Q&A, and discuss improvements.  

How will you teach? 
- Live demonstrations to explain and model coding steps.  
- Hands-on practice to ensure students actively follow along.  
- Collaborative group challenges to apply new skills.  
- Open-ended projects that encourage creativity and personalization.  

What's your teaching style? 
- Interactive, approachable, and focused on creativity.  
- Concepts are broken into simple, engaging steps.  
- Emphasis on experimentation, problem-solving, and active participation.  
- Supportive feedback to encourage confidence and learning.  

How much will learners get to interact with you?
- Live lectures with coding demonstrations.  
- Hands-on activities with real-time feedback.  
- Group challenges and discussions to enhance understanding.  
- Sharing sessions where students present projects and receive feedback.

Learning Goals

Develop foundational coding and computational thinking skills.
Foster creativity through storytelling and interactive projects.

Syllabus

10 Lessons
over 10 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Car Chase Adventure
 Choose a fun city background and a character, then use motion blocks to make a car race across the screen. Learn how to make characters move and navigate on their own. 
55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Race to the Finish
 Learn to use the speed block to speed up or slow down a racing car or runner. Students will control the pace of their characters and explore different speeds. 
55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Starry Night
 In this activity, students will learn how to make a character disappear as the sun sets, and create a night sky full of stars. Explore fading effects and simple animation principles. 
55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Moonlit Journey
 Take the learning further by adding new pages to your project to change scenes, like transitioning from sunset to moonrise. Discover how to use ScratchJr’s scene-changing feature. 
55 mins online live lesson

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Teacher expertise and credentials
With over 10 years of experience working with children, our team specializes in STEM education, coding, and AI. We have taught coding and game development to thousands of young learners, helping them build essential skills in problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking. Our instructors are passionate about making coding accessible and engaging, fostering a love for technology and innovation in children of all ages.

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