Our youngest students start with block based programming with emphasis on developing foundational programming concepts and problem solving skills. We use Scratch's block-based programming platform to introduce the girls to the world of coding. They will develop the love for coding by creating animated stories, interactive games and sharing them with their  friends and family.

A product of MIT media lab, Scratch is designed specifically for children to help them develop 21st century learning skills: thinking creatively, communicating clearly, analysing systematically, collaborating effectively, designing iteratively, and learning continuously. Scratch turns kids from media consumers into media producers, enabling them to create their own digital products. 

 

Concepts explored:

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Getting started

Event handlers

drawing sprites and backgrounds

x-y coordinates

Angles and directions

Sequence

Loops

Text to speech feature

 

Skills Acquired: Computational thinking, Logical reasoning, Creative expression, Problem solving