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Scratch Coding Kickstart Lab

Enroll your child in Scratch Coding Kickstart Lab, where beginners delve into the basics of coding through engaging projects. Each session focuses on building confidence and proficiency, with late enrollments warmly welcomed.

Tirre' Logston

Average rating:

5.0

Number of reviews:

(35)

What's included

1 live meeting

55 mins in-class hours per week

Class Experience

Welcome to Scratch Coding Kickstart Lab! In this weekly class, beginners will dive into the fundamentals of Scratch coding through quick and engaging projects. Each session focuses on learning and practicing basic entry-level skills in Scratch, allowing students to build confidence and proficiency in coding. Late enrollments are warmly welcomed as students cover and practice foundational coding skills each week in exciting new ways.

Topics Covered:
Exploring the Scratch Interface: Understanding the layout and functionality of the Scratch user interface.
Discovering Sprites: Learning how to find, select, and customize sprites for projects.
Understanding the Block Palette: Exploring the different categories of coding blocks and their functions.
Simple Script Creation: Learning how to create basic scripts to animate sprites and create interactive projects.

Level-Up System:
Students start as Novice Coders and progress through the following levels as they master each skill:

Novice Coder (Level 1)
Junior Coder (Level 2)
Apprentice Coder (Level 3)

Projects:
Each session includes a quick project focusing on the basic skills covered in class.
Projects are designed to be completed within the class time, allowing students to practice and apply their newfound skills immediately.

Join us in the Scratch Coding Kickstart Lab and kickstart your coding journey with fun and interactive projects that build essential Scratch coding skills!

Learning Goals

Understanding the Scratch Interface: Familiarize students with the layout and functionality of the Scratch user interface.
Exploring Sprites: Introduce students to the concept of sprites and teach them how to find, select, and customize sprites for projects.
Understanding the Block Palette: Help students navigate the different categories of coding blocks and understand their functions.
Simple Script Creation: Teach students how to create basic scripts to animate sprites and create interactive projects.
Progression to Advanced Class: Prepare students to advance to the more advanced Scratch Coding Lab: Journey to Coding Mastery class, where they will further develop their skills and master advanced topics.

Other Details

Parental Guidance

As a parent, I encourage you to support and supervise your child's exploration of Scratch coding. While Scratch provides a safe and educational environment for children to learn coding, it's essential for us parents to be actively involved in our child's online activities. I recommend monitoring your child's interactions on Scratch, discussing internet safety practices together, and setting appropriate time limits for screen time. By working together, we can ensure a positive and enriching experience for our child as they learn and create with Scratch coding.

Supply List

It is preferable and highly recommended to have 2 screens. If that is not possible, a working knowledge of how to navigate from one window to another will be sufficient.

External Resources

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

Tirre' Logston

Joined June, 2020

5.0

35reviews

Profile

Teacher expertise and credentials

As a dedicated educator with a passion for technology and creativity, I bring a wealth of experience and expertise to teaching Scratch coding. With a background in STEM education, I am equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to guide students through their coding journey. My hands-on experience in elementary education has allowed me to develop effective teaching strategies that cater to diverse learning styles and abilities.

Furthermore, my enthusiasm for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education drives me to continuously seek out new ways to engage and inspire students in coding and computational thinking. Whether it's through designing interactive projects, facilitating collaborative learning experiences, or providing personalized support, I am committed to empowering students to unleash their creativity and develop essential coding skills with Scratch.

With my background, expertise, and dedication to student success, I am confident in my ability to create a positive and enriching learning environment where students can thrive and excel in Scratch coding.