Scratch Classes Get Kids Excited About Coding
Scratch is a free block-based coding platform that lets kids drag and drop code blocks to build fun games and apps. It’s an ideal way for younger students to learn programming because it’s simple and visual, yet teaches powerful code concepts like variables, loops, and conditionals.
Skills Learned With Scratch Coding
Scratch teaches more than just programming fundamentals.
Problem-solving
In Scratch, kids learn to tackle each small problem to eventually solve a bigger problem, like a full-fledged game. While kids are coding in Scratch, they learn to decompose, sequence, and solve problems in a problem-solving framework.
Decision-making
Kids have to make many decisions to code a game in Scratch. These can be simple or complex, but practicing this process in Scratch helps make them comfortable with evaluating and making good decisions.
Communication
In Scratch classes, kids learn to communicate about their code and overall ideas in a way that the computer and others can understand. With Scratch, they learn to communicate in code and verbally.
Online Scratch Classes for Kids
Our scratch coding classes are for students ages 8-11. Take live, online Scratch classes that are both fun and engaging. Kids can let their creativity run wild while having a foundation and structure for their programming journey. Younger students are set up for success in coding text-based languages because they learn the underlying coding concepts through Scratch. They’ll create animations, build interactive games, and gain critical thinking and problem-solving skills at the same time.
- New students start in the Animation and Gaming with Scratch course
- Placement testing is available for students with previous coding experience
- Every course has 12 lessons
- Wizard Levels I & II consists of 3 core courses and 1 capstone course
- The entire Elementary School program consists of 3 Wizard Levels
Elementary School Program Start
Wizard Level IIGraduationMove to middle school Wizard Level II
The Most Fun and Effective Scratch Courses for Kids
Class Highlights:
• Learn coding concepts using Scratch platform
• Beginner-friendly (no prior experience needed)
• Project-based curriculum and learning approach
• Innovative teacher-led online classes
• Small class sizes and personalized support
• Weekly parent updates
• Certification in 12 weeks
Learning Scratch is a great place for kids, ages 8-10, to start coding!
Scratch Class Schedule
All students start in Animation and Gaming in Scratch at Wizard Level I. If you have previous coding experience, take the Advanced Placement test. Returning students can continue with the class where they left off.
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What Kids Learn in Scratch Coding Courses
Coding for elementary school kids starts with block programming in Scratch. These courses focus on helping younger kids problem-solve and strategize like a programmer before advancing to text-based coding including HTML/CSS, JavaScript, and Python. They’ll explore a multitude of subjects ranging from basic computer science concepts to animation to decision-making. By the end of the elementary school coding program, students will be able to go from playing games to coding games themselves.
Animation and Games With Scratch
Elementary School Class 1
In this course, students are introduced to block programming in Scratch and how to think like a programmer while building fun, interactive projects. This class uses the Scratch platform to make learning complex concepts and advanced programming skills fun. Kids learn and practice how to create and use variables, implement loops, and use conditionals. By the end of the class, students will have the ability to code simple Scratch games and animations.
Logic with Scratch
Elementary School Class 2
In this course, students deepen their Scratch and programming knowledge by developing functional games and applications. This Scratch class builds on critical, foundational concepts learned in the previous class, such as variables, data types, lists, arrays, loops, and operators. These skills also translate to other languages when students advance from Scratch to text-based code. By the end of this class, students will have the ability to build functions and code complex Scratch games and animations.
What is Scratch?
Scratch is a free block programming language and online community that allows kids to create programs and games using drag-and-drop.
What is Scratch Coding?
Scratch coding is writing and running programs in the Scratch platform. Coding in Scratch works by taking small snippets of code and grouping them together.
How can kids learn Scratch?
Kids can learn to code in Scratch through books, apps, tutorials, and coding classes both online and in person.
How long does it take to learn Scratch?
Kids can learn the basics of Scratch very quickly, in as little as 1-3 months. For more advanced Scratch coding, around 6-12 months.
Can you learn coding with Scratch?
Kids can learn block-based coding with Scratch and coding concepts like variables, loops, if-else statements, and conditions.
Is Scratch coding free?
According to the creators, Scratch is and always will be free. There is no license required to use Scratch in your school or at home. Create an account to get started.
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Questions? We Are Here to Help.
Easy answers to some common questions.
My child has no coding experience. Is it ok?
Yes! Our classes are designed so that no prior experience is necessary.
Classes are beginner-friendly. Simply start with the first class in the program for your child’s age:
- Animation and Games with Scratch for ages 8-10
- Intro to Programming with Python for ages 11-13
- Intro to Python for ages 14-18
Do you offer a free trial class?
We offer something better than a free trial! One trial class is not enough to decide if a program is right for your child. Instead, we offer a 100% Money-Back Guarantee for four full sessions. Receive 4 hours of live instruction, 4 class projects, and access to all beyond-the-classroom support before you decide. If your child is not satisfied, request a full refund before the fifth lesson.
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What course should my elementary school student start with?
The first course of the Elementary School Core track is Animation and Games with Scratch.
In this course, elementary students learn fundamental coding concepts using Scratch’s block programming interface. Block coding is ideal for younger students to explore coding in a visually engaging way and without worrying about difficult syntax or their computing skills.
Upon successful completion, students progress through our structured curriculum and advance to text-based programming in Python and JavaScript.
My child already knows Scratch. What do I do?
Our structured curriculum is designed to start with the first course. However, students may test out of Wizard Level I Course 1 and 2.
Elementary School Core Track
Class 1: Animation and Games with Scratch
Class 2: Logic with Scratch
If your child is confident about the material in that class, take a placement exam to skip to the next course in the core track.
How do you teach elementary students coding?
Elementary school students, ages 8-10, start with Animation and Games with Scratch.
They learn coding fundamentals while crafting fun programs and games in Scratch, a drag-and-drop coding language designed to teach kids how to code. As they master Scratch, they will transition from block-based coding to text-based languages like Python, JavaScript, and HTML/CSS. Once they complete all Wizard Levels, they will obtain the skills to code games, websites, and more.
What if my student needs help between classes?
We never leave students hanging! They can seek help 24/7 via our valuable and complimentary beyond-the-classroom support and get help during and between classes when they need us.
Unlike other coding classes, students have access to a full suite of beyond-the-classroom benefits, including daily homework help, 24/7 access to proprietary coding platform, video recordings of every class, downloadable slides for every class, and supportive online student community.
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I have a 10-year-old, which program should I enroll?
10-year-old students should start with the Animation and Games with Scratch in the elementary school core track. They may choose the middle school core track if they’re confident about text-based programming and have a typing speed of 25 wpm with 90% accuracy.
After you complete the online enrollment, have your child take a typing test, then email a screenshot of your results to school@codewizardshq.com to be placed in the middle school core track.
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