Scratch Coding

Ages 7-12

Live Group Class

Unleash your child's creativity through fun, interactive Scratch coding projects! This engaging Scratch coding class teaches fundamental programming concepts for kids. Kids will learn to build games and animations.

Mehrab Ahmad

New on Outschool

Live video meetings

1x per week

1-13 learners per class

55 min

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What’s included

1 live meeting

55 mins in-class hours per week

Projects

included

Class Experience

US Grade 3

Beginner Level

In this exciting beginner-level Scratch coding class, students will dive into the colorful and creative world of programming by learning how to build their very own interactive projects using Scratch – a block-based programming language developed by MIT. This class is perfect for young learners with no prior coding experience who want to explore how games, animations, and stories are made.

Through engaging, step-by-step guidance, learners will discover how to snap coding blocks together to create characters (sprites), control movements, add sound effects, and build simple logic using loops, conditionals, and variables. Whether your child wants to design a mini-game or tell a digital story, this class lays the perfect foundation in computational thinking and creative confidence.



 Week of May 12, 2025

Theme: Wizard School – Create Your Magical World

PT Class Days: Monday, May 12; Tuesday, May 13; Thursday, May 15
Times: 4–5 PM PT and 5–6 PM PT
🧙 Animate wizards, design magical settings, and cast spells.
⇢ Week of May 19, 2025

Theme: Beginner Scratch – Getting Started

PT Class Days: Monday, May 19; Tuesday, May 20; Thursday, May 22
🧩 Learn motion, looks, and sound blocks to build your first interactive project.
⇢ Week of May 26, 2025

Theme: Ball Game Challenge – Build Your Own Game

PT Class Days: Monday, May 26; Tuesday, May 27; Thursday, May 29
⚽ Create a pong-style ball game using bounce logic and score counters.
⇢ Week of June 2, 2025

Theme: Guess the Number – Smart Game Logic

PT Class Days: Monday, June 2; Tuesday, June 3; Thursday, June 5
🎲 Use random numbers and “if” logic to make a number guessing game.
⇢ Week of June 9, 2025

Theme: Harry Potter Magic – Potions & Creatures

PT Class Days: Monday, June 9; Tuesday, June 10; Thursday, June 12
🧪 Build potions, magical creatures, and Hogwarts-style animations.
⇢ Week of June 16, 2025

Theme: Racing Game – Ready, Set, Go!

PT Class Days: Monday, June 16; Tuesday, June 17; Thursday, June 19
🏁 Program a racing game with speed boosts, countdowns, and finish lines.
⇢ Week of June 23, 2025

Theme: Animated Comic Strip – Tell Your Story

PT Class Days: Monday, June 23; Tuesday, June 24; Thursday, June 26
📖 Build a short comic using dialogue, backdrops, and motion.
⇢ Week of June 30, 2025

Theme: Maze Game – Escape the Labyrinth!

PT Class Days: Monday, June 30; Tuesday, July 1; Thursday, July 3
🧩 Learn wall detection, sprite movement, and goal completion in a maze.
⇢ Week of July 7, 2025

Theme: Pet Simulator – Build a Virtual Friend

PT Class Days: Monday, July 7; Tuesday, July 8; Thursday, July 10
🐾 Design and code a pet that eats, plays, and reacts to actions.

Learning Goals

Understand the basic interface and features of Scratch

Create and control characters using coding blocks

Other Details

External Resources

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Sources

This class is designed to be completely kid-friendly with no upsetting or scary content. Technology Guidance: Learners will need access to the internet and a device that can run both Zoom and the Scratch website (https://scratch.mit.edu). Please ensure your child has a Scratch account created in advance (free of cost at scratch.mit.edu). No download is necessary—everything will be done online. No additional tools or logins are required during class. Parents may assist with basic tech setup at the beginning if needed, especially for younger learners. Week of May 12, 2025 Theme: Wizard School – Create Your Magical World PT Class Days: Monday, May 12; Tuesday, May 13; Thursday, May 15 Times: 4–5 PM PT and 5–6 PM PT 🧙 Animate wizards, design magical settings, and cast spells. ⇢ Week of May 19, 2025 Theme: Beginner Scratch – Getting Started PT Class Days: Monday, May 19; Tuesday, May 20; Thursday, May 22 🧩 Learn motion, looks, and sound blocks to build your first interactive project. ⇢ Week of May 26, 2025 Theme: Ball Game Challenge – Build Your Own Game PT Class Days: Monday, May 26; Tuesday, May 27; Thursday, May 29 ⚽ Create a pong-style ball game using bounce logic and score counters. ⇢ Week of June 2, 2025 Theme: Guess the Number – Smart Game Logic PT Class Days: Monday, June 2; Tuesday, June 3; Thursday, June 5 🎲 Use random numbers and “if” logic to make a number guessing game. ⇢ Week of June 9, 2025 Theme: Harry Potter Magic – Potions & Creatures PT Class Days: Monday, June 9; Tuesday, June 10; Thursday, June 12 🧪 Build potions, magical creatures, and Hogwarts-style animations. ⇢ Week of June 16, 2025 Theme: Racing Game – Ready, Set, Go! PT Class Days: Monday, June 16; Tuesday, June 17; Thursday, June 19 🏁 Program a racing game with speed boosts, countdowns, and finish lines. ⇢ Week of June 23, 2025 Theme: Animated Comic Strip – Tell Your Story PT Class Days: Monday, June 23; Tuesday, June 24; Thursday, June 26 📖 Build a short comic using dialogue, backdrops, and motion. ⇢ Week of June 30, 2025 Theme: Maze Game – Escape the Labyrinth! PT Class Days: Monday, June 30; Tuesday, July 1; Thursday, July 3 🧩 Learn wall detection, sprite movement, and goal completion in a maze. ⇢ Week of July 7, 2025 Theme: Pet Simulator – Build a Virtual Friend PT Class Days: Monday, July 7; Tuesday, July 8; Thursday, July 10 🐾 Design and code a pet that eats, plays, and reacts to actions.

Meet the teacher

Mehrab Ahmad

Joined April, 2025

New on Outschool

Profile

Teacher expertise and credentials

I hold a Master’s degree in Artificial Intelligence from Northumbria University (2024), graduating with First-Class Honours. My academic background includes training in Python, programming logic, and machine learning. I’ve taught coding to children aged 7–14 for over 2 years through my company, Code Kids Robotics Ltd, delivering structured courses in Scratch, Python, and Minecraft-based logic building. I also hold an Enhanced DBS certificate and have completed child safeguarding training in line with UK education standards. My teaching focuses on simplifying complex computing concepts using gamified projects and age-appropriate analogies.