Scratch is an amazing, free, online coding platform created by MIT, which I believe is the best tool to get kids excited about coding!

I will explain how to use Scratch - how to use the editor, how to create interactivity, how to program. The class is project-based. I will show how to do things, and then give the kids time to try it on their own. It's very interactive. I keep the class small so that kids can ask questions at any time, share their work, and I can help if there are problems.  

And in the end, they will have a unique, interactive card that is with a personal message that they can share with someone. Example ideas/templates will be a birthday card, thank you card, Happy Father's Day, and "Have a Great Day". But any card idea will be possible. So come with an idea of what card theme, and who it's for.

This is for beginner "Scratchers" 
    - those who have never, ever used Scratch 
    - those who have tried it once or twice
    - those who have tried it but want a quick refresher.

Is this class right for your child? Here's how to tell: ask them to log into their Scratch account. If they can't do that - this class is perfect! If they can log in, ask to see the projects they've made. If there are less than 6 or so (or if most of the projects are called "Untitled", and only have 1 cat and a white background), this class will be great.

Please make sure your child has a username and can sign into Scratch before class. It also helps if your child can type - just a little. They will need to be to write their greeting message. Copying a message from a pre-written file (like a Google Doc that a parent creates) is also fine.

Ideally, your child uses one computer where they can see both Zoom and Scratch (in a browser) at the same time. I give detailed instructions in the class communication. It is also helpful if an adult is close by during the beginning of class because some of the screen adjustments can't be made until class starts.