Scratch Junior (Ages 5 - 7)
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Course Overview

Coding for children is a wonderful way to give wings to their imagination. ScratchJr is an introductory programming language that enables children (ages 4-7) to create their own interactive stories and games. 

ScratchJr allows graphical programming blocks to create characters with different actions such as move, jump, dance, and sing.

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Learning objectives:

• Helps children organise their thoughts

• Helps children learn sequencing skills

• Helps children learn to solve problems

• Helps children develop numeracy and literacy skills

• End of term students will present their project to parents

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Duration:

1.5 Hours a week x 8 Lessons (across 2 months)

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Class Size:

Max 6 students

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Course Outline

• Understand basic control of ScratchJr

• Introduction to Block Sequencing and Controlling

• Backgrounds and review of programming multiple characters

• Creating own character in ScrachJr

• Learn Literacy and Mathematics with Playground

• Create story project

• Control with voice and speed

• Design game flows and winning conditions

• Create Mini Game