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Thanksgiving Coding Class: Code a Maze Game to Help the Turkey Escape

Completed by 64 learners
Ages 7-11
Live One-Time Class
In this 90-minute Thanksgiving-themed coding class, students will design and code their own game where they guide a turkey through a maze using Scratch. This class combines creativity, problem-solving, and seasonal fun!
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:
(974 reviews)
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Live video meetings
Meets once
2-6 learners per class
90 min

What's included

1 live meeting
1 hrs 30 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

US Grade 2 - 5
🎉 Thanksgiving Coding Fun! 🎉
Get ready to code and help a turkey escape a tricky maze! In this interactive class, students will dive into the world of Scratch coding while learning fun Thanksgiving trivia along the way. 🦃💻

Students will create their own turkey maze game using Scratch, the block-based language developed by MIT. Whether you're a coding newbie or have some experience, everyone is welcome! 🎮✨

🔹 What students will learn:

How to think like a game designer

How to make the turkey move using arrow keys

Using randomness to make collectible objects pop up around the maze

Conditional statements to see if the turkey hits something

Advanced students can add timers and scores with variables

This class is super hands-on! We keep it small (max 6 students), so you’ll get lots of personalized help and support. By the end, you'll have your very own Thanksgiving game to show off! 🎮🍂

🔹 What to expect during class:

Welcome + Introductions (5 min)
Scratch Setup + Login (5 min)
Thanksgiving trivia (10 min)
Code a turkey maze game (60 min)
Project Showcase + Goodbye (10 min)
Note for Parents:
Your child will need:

A laptop or desktop computer with Zoom and screen-sharing enabled

A Scratch account (https://scratch.mit.edu/)

A good internet connection (3mbs+)

A working speaker, mic, and webcam

iPads are not recommended, but reach out if you need help with setup. We recommend an adult be present for the first five minutes to assist with troubleshooting.

Learning Goals

Students will learn to design and code a fun turkey maze game in Scratch. They'll master arrow key movement, random object placement, and conditional statements. Advanced learners will implement variables for score tracking and a timer.

Other Details

Supply List
Your student will need:
- Access to a laptop or desktop computer with Zoom installed and screen-sharing enabled
- An internet connection of 3mbs+
- A working speaker, microphone and webcam - all Windows and Mac operating systems of the past five years are supported

Note: iPads are not recommended, but reach out to our team if you have any questions.  Please make sure an adult is on hand for the first five minutes of class to help set-up and tackle troubleshooting.
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Indiana Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Jessica Gray
Michigan Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Andrea Krisciunas
Doctor of Medicine in Health Professions and Related Programs from University of Karachi
Nazia Fakhruddin
Master's Degree in Education from Saginaw Valley State University
Andrea Krisciunas
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science from Western Oregon University
Natalie Malone
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from University of Toronto
Jojo Shum
Bachelor's Degree in Education from ICCT Colleges
Madona Abbott
Associate's Degree in Computer Science from University of the People
Jojo Shum
Coco coders is extremely proud to be a standout organization on Outschool, recognized in 2023 with the Best in Class award for its engaging, high-quality coding classes that cater to young learners worldwide. In addition to its recognition as a top organization on the platform, Coco Coders received awards for its vast reach, including teaching children from numerous countries and for maintaining high engagement through positive feedback and high enrollment across ongoing and semester classes​

At Coco Coders we teach children between the age of 6-14 how to code at our Live Online Clubs and Camps through exciting themed content such as architecture, fashion and conservation to name a few. Depending on age, we teach using a variety of programs and languages including Scratch, JavaScript and CoSpaces.

Coco Coders has been teaching children how to code since 2016 at in-person and live online clubs and camps. We have amazing teachers on-board who are super passionate in helping your child get future ready! 

We don't believe in creating a world of little computing scientists but we created a curriculum that allows our students to gain an understanding of computational thinking concepts for whatever career they choose to go into in the future!

Fun fact? Our Founder, Elizabeth Tweedale, was recognized in the UK Technology Fast 50: Women in Leadership Awards!

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