Scratch Coding for Kids
Best Scratch coding classes for kids
to learn coding, have a ton of fun and
build exciting projects and games!
Age: 8-11
Kodeclik provides a range of options for learning Scratch. Our summer camps provide an exciting introduction to Scratch coding to whet your appetite. Our live online courses offered throughout the year get into scratch coding in depth. The first course spans the topics of coordinate systems, stamping, animation, loops, conditional statements, variables, event handling and message broadcasting. The second course dwelves into details of how Scratch games are built by showing students how to track and respond to sprites, mouse movements, keyboard presses, and how they can clone characters on demand.
Our self-learning courses in the Kodeclik Academy span topics from moving sprites, drawing, animation, and cloning.
Scratch Coding FAQ
What is Scratch coding?
Scratch is a programming language designed by the Lifelong Kindergarten group at MIT. Although there are many variants and copycats, Scratch has withstood the test of time as the first language of choice for many aspiring programmers. Scratch programs are made up of blocks that have to be pieced together much like lego blocks. One of the big advantages of Scratch coding is that because students are piecing together blocks they do not get bogged down with syntax errors as they might do in textual programming languages like Python. As a result they are less likely to get frustrated and learn to enjoy the creative process of programming.
What types of programs can I code in Scratch?
Scratch is ideal for animations and games! A key advantage of Scratch is that students are introduced to advanced concepts like concurrent programming and event handling early. For instance, if a student is coding a game, it is easy for them to create multiple characters, each of which is participating in its own animation. This is typically difficult to even capture or represent in a traditional programming language. In Scratch, students are introduced to these concepts without much ado and as a result they are able to create complex animations and games.
Can I create my own characters in Scratch?
Yes! Scratch provides a variety of outlets for the student’s artistic expression. Students are not restricted to the characters (called sprites) and environments (called backdrops) that come bundled with Scratch; they can create their own sprites and backdrops, not very different from creating Powerpoint slides. Students thus feel rewarded for investing the time taken to learn Scratch and proudly showcase their creations to their friends and families.
How can I get started with Scratch Coding?
You do not need to purchase or install any software. Scratch coding is conducted in a web browswer. Scratch (has been) and is available for free at https://scratch.mit.edu. Click on this link, create an account, and start coding!
Where can I learn more about Scratch coding?
Take a look at the following Kodeclik Blog posts.
