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In this fun and creative class, we introduce students to the wonderful world of coding using Scratch, a platform developed by MIT. Students will use colorful drag-and-drop blocks that are intuitive and easy to use to create stories, games, and animations. We cover essential coding concepts such as conditional, loop, variables, and much more, while also exploring the intriguing features Scratch offers, such as motion, sensing, and clones.
At Create & Learn, we believe an essential goal for your child to learn coding is also to develop computational thinking, creativity, and critical thinking. With our project- and inquiry -based learning approach, our online classrooms are very interactive, as teachers lead kids through an enlightening process of creating, logic, and problem solving. Given the class size of up to 5 students (much smaller than most other programs), every child will enjoy a lot of personalized attention from their teacher.
We highly recommend young learning who are interested in coding start with Scratch. It will help them gain a solid computational thinking foundation and excel in other coding environments such as robotics, Minecraft coding, Python, and more in the future. Our complete award-winning Scratch course has 5 levels (Parts) and each part include 4 sessions. Part 1and 2 are 55 minutes per session; Part 3 to 5 are 70 minutes per session because the projects are more advanced. Students who are new to Scratch coding should start from Part 1. If your child has learned some Scratch before, he/she may be able to start from Part 2. Please refer to the description below for details.
Students will learn fundamental coding concepts while building fun projects such as animations, stories, games, and a lot more. Regardless of what your child is excited about, they will surely find a way to express their interests and build their creativity with Scratch!
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In this free Scratch class, learn the basics of how to use the Scratch block-coding interface. Experience our fun live online class with an awesome teacher. Enjoy programs created by other students, and work together to build a fun game of your own!
We start from the very basics of Scratch, so no prior coding experience is needed. Students will learn core coding concepts such as sequences, loops, and conditional. We will also cover a wide range of Scratch specific capabilities to make things move, sense, and groove! Every session, we'll create something amazing – animations that sparkle, games that challenge, and stories that unfold on screen.
If your child is already familiar with basic loops, conditional, sensing, motion, events, and clone concepts in Scratch, they may skip Part 1 and start from Part 2.
In Part 2 of our Scratch course, your student will be challenged to be creative and embark on an exciting journey - creating a cool interactive game with bouncing balls, conquering a wizard tag game, building animations, and even navigating and customizing a jungle adventure, all aligned with their unique interests. Amidst the thrill, your student will learn important coding concepts such as variables and more advanced usage of conditionals, events, cloning, and sensing. With each session unveiling fresh and thrilling projects, your child's coding journey will be as exciting as it is enriching.
Part 3 of this Scratch class for kids ensures students get lots of practices and master key coding concepts all while making awesome projects. We will also learn some of the coolest capabilities of Scratch such as using a camera to do an AR game, text to speech, and creating AI music. Your child’s confidence will build as they unleash their creativity to tell stories, solve puzzles, and explore different places.
Part 4 of this Scratch coding course covers the most advanced programming concepts that Scratch has to offer such as list/array, defining your own blocks (functions), and enabling complex game/project features via messaging and cloning. We continue the cadence of the one fun project per session, even though projects become more complex. Class time focuses on learning new advanced coding concepts as well as building out key components of the projects. In order to complete each project, students will typically need to spend about an hour after each session to finish all the features.
Part 4 and 5 classes are 70mins per session.
This is the most advanced Scratch coding level for kids. The focus is on making connections across all of their previous learning, while layering in additional challenges in coding, problem solving, and creativity. We will be building a variety of fun arcade-game inspired projects where students can add their own twists based on their personal interests. Students are expected to complete the project after each class, so we can focus class time on the most challenging part of the game building. We are sure you will be amazed at what your child can do with Scratch coding!
Students need a computer to this class. Mac/Windows/Chromebooks are all fine. iPad can not be used because it lacks key features. Part 1 and 2 classes are 55min per session, Part 3-4 classes are 70min per session.
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Scratch coding is a free, block-based coding platform developed by MIT. It allows users to create their own games, stories, and animations by connecting visual blocks of code.
To lean more about Scratch in general, check out our Scratch Coding page.
Scratch is especially great for beginners because it’s a visual programming language, designed specifically for kids ages 8–16. Unlike written languages like Python and JavaScript, Scratch uses blocks that snap together—removing the worry of typos or syntax errors. It also has features that makes creating games, animations, stories - the types of projects young learners are interested, much easier to do.
Scratch includes different block types, such as:
With these, your child can create fun and interactive games, animations, and digital stories.
To help more students get started on learning Scratch coding, we offer free Scratch intro classes all year round. It is also a great way to experience our live online classes and meet one of our teachers. The intro class is one hour long, and we start from the very basics, e.g. starting a project, how to use blocks to code, introducing some of the essential Scratch coding blocks, and more. Students will build a fun animation project and learn a lot. All the free intro classes cover the same content.
It is very easy to book a free Scratch intro class. To register, just pick a time from the schedules published above and enroll. We will email you information on how to join classes on Zoom at the time you have booked. All you need is a computer and a browser, and readiness to learn and have fun! We publish new free class schedules on an on-going basis.
Absolutely. Scratch is a fun and engaging way for beginners to learn coding. Its block-based system removes the possibility of syntax errors, making it much easier for kids to focus on learning coding logic. For younger learners, learning with an instructor in live classes is particularly beneficial because teachers can help them resolve issues and stay motivated. Our project based classes are particularly engaging. Students are building games, stories, animations, and other fun projects in every single class.
Many students have done a bit of Scratch coding or block based coding in school. If it is less than 7-8 hours total, it is best to start from Part 1 of the Scratch Ninja class. The first session or two might feel a bit easy, but they will still learn a lot and have fun. If they have done more than 7-8 hours of Scratch coding, and they know how to use Clone blocks, then they can skip Part 1. If they are very familiar with variable blocks (not just have used them), then they can skip Part 2 and start from Part 3.
Part 1 - 3 are beginner to intermediate levels, and Part 4 and 5 are advanced levels.
The two classes cover very similar overall scope and the main difference between them is that they are for different age groups. Students who are grade 5 or younger should take Scratch Ninja class and that that are in grades 6 or older should take Accelerated Scratch classes. Due to the age group difference,Accelerated Scratch go through the materials faster and have fewer sessions, so Scratch Ninja course include more projects as well.
Yes, for students in elementary and middle school, we strongly recommend learning Scratch before moving on to Python. Scratch helps students build a strong foundation in computational thinking and basic programming logic like loops, conditionals, and variables—without worrying about typing or syntax errors.
The Scratch Ninja class is best for grades 2-5, while Accelerated Scratch is a Scratch class for teens.
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The best time to join our Intermediate Game Building with Scratch Club is after completing Part 2 of Scratch Ninja.
The Scratch Club builds on the skills developed in Scratch Ninja 2 and gives students a chance to:
This club is especially beneficial for younger students in Grades 2, 3, and 4.
In the Intro to Scratch Coding class, students create beginner projects such as animated stories, simple games (e.g., Wizard Tag), and interactive scenes that teach them how to use motion and control blocks. In Accelerated Scratch, students design more advanced projects, including platformer-style games, variable-driven animations, and a Magic Pen project that draws shapes and patterns on screen. Throughout the series, each project builds on previous concepts, enabling learners to showcase their work in an online Scratch studio and receive feedback from instructors and peers.
By mastering Scratch's block-based environment, students develop strong computational thinking skills—such as decomposition, pattern recognition, and algorithmic thinking—which are essential for any future text-based programming language. After completing the Scratch Ninja series, learners are much more prepared to transition to text-based languages like Python, as they have already internalized core concepts such as loops, variables, and event handling. Furthermore, Create & Learn's learning pathways integrate Scratch with subsequent courses (e.g., Minecraft Modding, Python for AI), ensuring a smooth progression toward more advanced computer science topics .
