Scratch Video Game Computer Coding for Beginners

Each week we will create a new project or game while discussing important foundational concepts to make your projects come alive. Projects may include art, music, animation, and much more! Learners are welcome to join at any time. Learners age 7 may enroll but likely would benefit from a parent nearby if possible.  Learners age 10 may enroll in this weekly class or my other weekly class designed for ages 10-13.  We cover mostly the same material but might move at a slightly quicker speed as the class allows.

Week of 3/2/25
 Welcome to Scratch and Build an Aquarium


Week of 3/10/25
Sprite Movement 


Week of 3/17/25
Sprite Dance Party


Week of 3/24/25
Graphic Tools Exploration


Week of 3/31/25
Pen Extension

A computer desktop or laptop is preferred for coding. Tablets and iPads don't always work properly with some of the games on Scratch. The device used for coding must have a keyboard.  It is preferred that learners have a second monitor to view the instructor's screen shared through Outschool's Zoom. If that is not an option, resizing the Scratch window alongside Zoom will allow you to view both windows. 

**Students need to create a free, online Scratch account before meeting. A parent will need to confirm this account for the learner to be able to save their project.
Https://scratch.mit.edu**  Please message if you need assistance creating a Scratch account.