Scratch Animation & Coding Basics
Learn Coding Like Playing with Blocks!
Core Concept
Use puzzle-piece commands to create interactive e-cards, animated stories, and mini-games. Scratch's visual block-based interface makes programming accessible and fun for young learners, building a strong foundation for future coding journeys.
Learning Highlights
- Understand instruction sequences and parallel execution concepts
- Design character interactions, keyboard and mouse controls
- Develop patience and logical debugging habits
- Programming concepts: Broadcast messages, costumes, coordinate movement
Curriculum Overview
Scratch Interface & Basic Actions
Explore the Scratch interface, learn movement, rotation, and speech commands. Create your first animated character.
Interactive Story Creation
Add keyboard and mouse controls, design character dialogues and scene transitions to create an interactive animated story.
Mini-Game Design
Learn scoring systems, collision detection, and loop mechanics to design your first complete mini-game.
Advanced Game Design
Add multi-level design, timers, and health systems to build a more complete advanced game, then showcase and compete in class.
Class Highlights
FAQ
1Can a 6-year-old learn Scratch?
Scratch is designed for ages 6-16. The visual block interface is very intuitive — 6-year-olds can absolutely get started!
2Can my child continue practicing at home?
Scratch is a free online platform. Children can continue creating at home on a computer or tablet, and share their projects with users worldwide!
3What courses can my child take after Scratch?
After mastering Scratch, children can advance to Python or Roblox Game Development to further deepen their coding skills.
Course Info
- Age: Ages 6 - 9
- Class Size: Max 4 students
- Duration: 1.5 hours per session
- Location: Husky STEAM Lab, Kwun Tong