$20
weekly
Scratch Coding for Beginners: Create Games, Animations & Fun Projects!
Completed by 391 learners
Ages 6-11
Live Group Class
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(974 reviews)
Live video meetings
1x per week
2-6 learners per class
55 min
What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hours per weekCertificate of Completion
🌟 New! Certificates of Completion 🌟 We’re excited to now offer Certificates of Completion on a 4-week rotation! After each lesson, learners will receive a certificate celebrating their progress and achievements. This is a great way to recognize their hard work and keep them motivated as they build their coding skills! 🚀Class Experience
US Grade 2 - 5
Beginner Level
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
Learning Goals
By the end of this course, students will confidently code using Scratch and grasp essential concepts like sequencing, loops, conditionals, and variables. These skills will boost creativity, problem-solving, and prepare them for the future! 🚀👾Other Details
Learning Needs
Please let us know of your learner's unique need and we will be happy to make any necessary accommodations.
Supply List
📝 Learner Supply List 📝 To join our coding adventures, your student will need: A free Scratch account (create one at scratch.mit.edu) A laptop or desktop with Zoom installed and screen-sharing enabled 💻 Internet connection of 3mbps+ 🌐 Working speaker, microphone, and webcam 🎤🎥 (Windows and Mac from the last 5 years work best!) 🚨 Note: iPads aren’t recommended, but let us know if you need help. Please have an adult available for the first 5 minutes to assist with setup.
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 led by a team of passionate and experienced educators dedicated to providing engaging, hands-on coding lessons for children. Founded by Elizabeth Tweedale, an advocate for empowering kids through technology, Coco Coders offers a dynamic learning environment where children develop essential coding skills. Our educators are carefully selected for their expertise in technology, as well as their ability to inspire and support young learners.
With a background in founding successful coding schools like Cypher Coders and GoSpace AI, Elizabeth has built a team that values creativity and problem-solving through coding. At Coco Coders, we have worked with thousands of children across various platforms, offering both live classes and camps in a range of coding topics, from Scratch to Python. Our teachers are trained to guide students in building real-world projects, helping them explore the possibilities of technology in a fun and interactive way.
Each instructor at Coco Coders is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment. Our teachers have experience working with children in diverse educational settings and are skilled at making coding accessible for learners of all levels, ensuring that every child’s curiosity is nurtured.Reviews
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