Duration : 2 weeks
CODING FOR KIDS
Give your child a head start in technology with our engaging, hands-on holiday training in Scratch Programming!
This two-week course, held from 5th to 15th December 2024 , is designed to introduce young minds to the basics of coding in a fun, interactive environment.
With Scratch, kids can bring their own animations, games, and stories to life, boosting their creativity, problem-solving skills, and confidence.
Program Highlights
Engaging Lessons in Scratch Programming
Kids will learn the fundamentals of coding by creating their own digital projects.
Hands-On Projects
Each day includes guided projects to build skills, including game design, animation, and interactive stories.
Experienced Instructors:
Our trainers specialize in teaching kids, making complex concepts simple and enjoyable.
Certificate of Completion:
Celebrate your child’s achievement with a certificate they can be proud of!
Program Schedule:
- Guardian Briefing: Join us on November 25 for an informative session, where you’ll meet the instructors and gain insight into the program.
- Course Dates: November 26 – December 6, 2024
- Program days: Monday to Friday – Session 1 (8:00am to 1:00pm), Session 2 (2:00pm to 7:00pm)
- Training type: Virtual
Program Requirements
1. Laptop or Desktop computer with reliable internet access.
2. Headset. (With microphone)
3. Adult assistance.
Why Coding for Kids?
Early exposure to coding helps kids develop logic, critical thinking, and digital literacy—skills they’ll carry with them into future studies and careers. Scratch provides a fun, visual approach to coding that feels more like play than work, making it the perfect language for beginners.
What is Scratch?
Scratch is an engaging, beginner-friendly programming language designed specifically for children. Developed by MIT, it introduces kids to coding in a simple, hands-on way that feels more like play than study. Using colorful, “drag-and-drop” coding blocks, kids can create their own games, animations, and interactive stories, helping them learn how to think critically and solve problems.
How Will Scratch Help Your Child?
Builds Problem-Solving Skills: As children piece together code to create animations or solve challenges, they learn how to think through problems, try different solutions, and persist until they succeed—valuable skills that benefit them in all areas of learning.
Fosters Creativity and Expression: Scratch gives children the tools to bring their ideas to life. Whether they want to design a game, animate a story, or build an interactive quiz, Scratch lets kids explore their imagination and gain confidence in their unique abilities.
Boosts Logical Thinking and Math Skills: Coding with Scratch is like a puzzle—children arrange blocks of code to make things work, which helps them understand sequences, logic, and even basic math in a fun and natural way.
Encourages Collaboration and Sharing: Scratch has a supportive online community where kids can safely share their projects, learn from others, and even collaborate on new ideas. This environment helps them feel connected and boosts their ability to work with others, both in school and beyond.
With Scratch, your child isn’t just learning how to code; they’re building skills for the future—problem-solving, creativity, and digital literacy—skills that will serve them well in our increasingly tech-driven world.
