Scratch Jr. - Coding Class for Beginners
This course is for beginners to Scratch Jr. and coding. As they learn coding skills, they will practice creativity and problem solving.
Mr. Steven
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(8)
What's included
12 live meetings
5 in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. 1-2 throughout the classAssessment
Assessments will not being required. Each class will have a Next Step or extension. The student will have the opportunity to showcase learning by extending the lesson or concept to a more complex level.Class Experience
US Grade Pre-Kindergarten - 2
Beginner Level
####Download the android / iOs version from www.scratchjr.org or Apple/Google Play Stores####
This course will teach the basics of Scratch Jr. and Block Based Coding. This course will have a rotation of 12 different projects. The goal is to give each student the tools to create, problem solve, and expand their projects outside of class. I give each student the skills to expand on each project according to their imagination, creativity, and problem solving ability.
My class is structured in a show, try, and then do format. I show your child a skill or concept using slides or direct modeling. They try to repeat the skill through following my action. Then they do for themselves in expanding the project. I provide a scaffolding style of assistance that ends with independent creation.
I teach with patience, nurturing, and flexibility. I believe in gentle correction and constant contact. I will ask to see student work throughout the lesson to determine progress. I strive for all learners to observe each other and be inspired by their ideas.
We recommend use 2 devices for class. Use one device to interact with the teacher and another to run ScratchJr.
Download the android / iOs version from www.scratchjr.org or Apple/Google Play StoresLearning Goals
Students will learn block based coding in Scratch Jr.
- Scratch Jr. format
- Basic vocabulary for the Scratch Jr.
- Trigger Blocks
- Motion Blocks
- Loops
- Sound Blocks
- Message Blocks
- Animation
- Pages
- Making your own sounds
Syllabus
12 Lessons
over 12 WeeksLesson 1:
Scratch Jr. Basics
Discuss and tour the basics of the Scratch Jr. interface. 25 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Drive Across The City
Use motion blocks to transport a sprite. 25 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Run A Race
Use trigger and motion blocks to run a multi sprite race. 25 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Sunset and Moonrise
Use motion, visibility, and pages to make the sun set and the moon rise. 25 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
No scary content will be introduced in this class.
Supply List
Download the android / iOs version from www.scratchjr.org or Apple/Google Play Stores. Have an additional devices setup to communicate with the teacher.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
None
Joined March, 2024
5.0
8reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Oklahoma Teaching Certificate
I have taught Computer Science with K - 5 students for the last 5 years. Additionally I have taught many years as a Kindergarten and 2nd grade classroom teacher. Reviews
Live Group Course
$17
weekly1x per week, 12 weeks
25 min
Completed by 20 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 4-8
2-6 learners per class
