Scratch Jr. Coding for Kids – Create Stories, Games & Animations (Level 1)

In this project-based course, young learners will explore coding fundamentals through Scratch Jr., a visual block-based platform designed for early childhood. Each week, students create a new project while developing problem-solving, sequencing, creativity, and early literacy skills.

What We Teach & Topics Covered:

Navigating the Scratch Jr. interface

Animating characters and adding backdrops

Using triggers, loops, and motion blocks

Adding speech, sound, and effects

Creating multi-page projects and interactive stories

Applying basic coding logic to games and animations

Class Structure:

Step-by-step live demonstration of tools and coding blocks

Learners build projects in real time with teacher guidance

Time for questions, discussion, and idea-sharing during each session

Showcase at the end of each class to celebrate creations

Teaching Style:
We use a fun, hands-on, and exploratory approach where coding is introduced as a creative tool for storytelling and play. Mistakes are encouraged as part of the learning process, and projects are adapted to each child’s pace and interest.

Learner Interaction:

Live teacher-led coding demonstrations

Guided practice with individual help when needed

Opportunities to present work to peers for encouragement and feedback

Short video clips or examples to spark creativity

Parent Note:
Please install Scratch Jr. (Android/iOS) from www.scratchjr.org before class. We recommend two devices—one for Zoom, one for coding—or we can guide learners to share their screen if needed. Younger learners may need parent assistance in the first session.

Weekly Lesson Plan – Skills Focused
Week 1: Scratch Jr. Interface & Animation
🎯 Skills: Navigating interface, creating/deleting projects, adding backgrounds, animating characters.

Week 2: Race Project
🎯 Skills: Adding/removing characters, coding sprites, using triggers, running scripts together.

Week 3: Day & Night Animation
🎯 Skills: Adding speech, resizing sprites, hide/show functions, timed animation sequences.

Week 4: Spooky Forest Project
🎯 Skills: Copying characters/scripts, multi-page projects, motion effects.

Week 5: Dance Party
🎯 Skills: Recording/adding sounds, syncing animations to music, creative choreography.

Week 6: Project Showcase
🎯 Skills: Designing full projects, positioning sprites, using messages for interactivity, presentation skills.


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