Scratch: Thanksgiving Turkey Chase! Scratch Coding Game for Beginners
In this 3-day class, learners will use Scratch to create a fun Thanksgiving game! They’ll help a turkey dodge holiday-themed obstacles, building basic coding skills in a playful, engaging environment.
Tirre' Logston
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(35)
What's included
3 live meetings
2 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Beginner Level
In this lively, 3-day class, students will dive into the world of Scratch coding by building a Thanksgiving-themed game! Together, we’ll design a playful turkey who dodges obstacles or collects treats, all while exploring fundamental coding concepts such as movement, loops, conditionals, and variables. This course is designed for early coders, offering a supportive, step-by-step approach to building skills. Each day, we’ll introduce a new concept, giving students the chance to add features to their game. On Day 1, students create and animate their turkey. Day 2 brings new obstacles to avoid, and on Day 3, we add treats and a scoring system for a fun, complete game! Class time is interactive, with plenty of time for questions, feedback, and hands-on coding. My teaching style is encouraging and engaging, with an emphasis on creativity and exploration. Learners will be able to interact with me directly, ask questions as we go, and show off their work to receive feedback. By the end, students will have a full game to play and share with family and friends!
Learning Goals
Understand the basics of Scratch, including creating and moving sprites.Use loops and conditionals to create dynamic actions in their game.
Other Details
Learning Needs
This class is designed with neurodiverse learners in mind. Lessons are presented visually, with clear instructions and a step-by-step approach to coding. I use supportive language and check in r
Parental Guidance
This class uses Scratch, an approved third-party tool, which requires a free account.
Pre-Requisites
No prior Scratch experience is required, but students should be comfortable using a computer mouse and keyboard. Familiarity with basic navigation on a computer (opening a browser, clicking links) is helpful.
Joined June, 2020
5.0
35reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I am a STEM educator with years of experience teaching coding, design, and robotics to elementary students. I also teach on Outschool, specializing in Scratch coding and TinkerCAD. My approach is tailored for beginners, with a focus on making coding accessible and engaging for all learners. My teaching is enriched by a background in hands-on technology and project-based learning, which allows me to deliver practical, supportive, and enjoyable classes.Reviews
Live Group Class
$60
for 3 classes3x per week, 1 week
50 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
2-6 learners per class
