Scratch Programming for Kids

Overview

Course Description

This 8-week beginner course introduces children to computer programming using Scratch, MIT’s visual, block-based coding platform. Learners progress from foundational concepts through animation, storytelling, and interactive game design, culminating in a final independent project.

Explain basic programming concepts and how computers follow instructions
Navigate the Scratch interface, including sprites, backdrops, and blocks
Build animations and digital stories using motion, looks, and sound blocks
Apply programming logic events, conditionals, and loops to build interactive projects
Design, test, and present an original Scratch game or animation project

MODULE 1: Introduction to Programming & Scratch
Understanding Coding

What is Programming?

Why is Coding Important?

How Computers Understand Instructions

Introduction to Problem-Solving and Logical Thinking

Getting Started with Scratch

What is Scratch?

Uses of Scratch Programming

Creating a Scratch Account

Understanding the Scratch Environment

Exploring the Scratch Interface
MODULE 2: Scratch Basics
Understanding Scratch Components

Sprites and Characters

Backdrops and Scenes

Blocks and Coding Commands

The Stage Area

Creating Your First Scratch Project
MODULE 3:Animation and Storytelling
Creating Animations

Motion Blocks

Looks Blocks

Sound Blocks

Creating Character Movements

Digital Storytelling

Creating Stories with Scratch

Adding Dialogue and Effects

Using Scenes and Backgrounds

Developing Creative Narratives

Mini Project
MODULE 4: Programming Logic in Scratch
Events and Controls

Starting Programs with Events

Using Control Blocks

Timing and Sequences

Decision Making

Introduction to Conditions

If Statements

Creating Interactive Projects

Loops and Repetition

Understanding Loops

Using Repeat Blocks

Creating Continuous Actions
MODULE 5: Game Development with Scratch
Introduction to Game Design

Understanding Game Elements

Planning a Game Project

Creating Game Rules and Objectives

Building Interactive Games

User Controls

Keyboard Interaction

Scoring Systems

Lives and Levels

Adding Game Features

Sound Effects

Animations

Challenges and Rewards

Mini Project
MODULE 6: Advanced Scratch Projects
Creating Interactive Applications

Buttons and User Interaction

Multiple Characters

Advanced Animations

Improving Projects

Testing and Debugging

Fixing Errors

Improving User Experience

Final Project Development
MODULE 7: Project Presentation & Review
Project Showcase

Presenting Scratch Projects

Explaining Coding Concepts Used

Receiving Feedback

Final Course Project

Students will develop and present a Scratch project demonstrating:

Creativity

Programming logic

Problem-solving skills

Animation and interaction techniques

Duration:     8 weeks
Physical Fee: ₦70,000
Virtual:      Available on Demand

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Scratch Programming for Kids

Course Description

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