Course 3: ScratchJr for Kids (Ages 4-6) | Learn to Code with Fun & Easy Video Lessons
Unlock your child's creativity with this course designed to teach coding to kids aged 4-6. Your little one will watch fun, bite-sized video lessons to learn the basics of ScratchJr. They'll learn how to animate characters, create interactive stories, and build simple games, all while developing problem-solving and critical thinking skills. It's the perfect introduction to the world of coding!
Course Table of Contents
1 - ScratchJr for Kids: Lesson 1 - Exploring the Interface
Let's begin our coding adventure! In this first lesson, we'll get familiar with the ScratchJr workspace. You'll discover the toolbar, where you'll find essential tools; the stage, where your animations happen; and the block palette, which holds all the coding blocks you need. By the end, you'll be ready to start building your own projects!
2 - ScratchJr: Start Your First Project
In this lesson, we'll continue our coding adventure by learning how to create and manage your projects in ScratchJr. You'll discover the simple steps to start a new project, save your work, and give your creations a great name. This will help you build confidence and get ready for more exciting coding activities!
3 - Coding with ScratchJr: Motion Blocks
Get ready to make your characters move! In this lesson, we'll dive into the Motion block category in ScratchJr. You'll learn how to use these blocks to make your characters go left, right, up, and down, creating fun and simple animations. This is a great way to start bringing your projects to life!
4 - ScratchJr Tutorial: Combining Motion Blocks for Complex Movements (Part 2)
Get ready to level up your animations! In this lesson, we'll take our motion block skills one step further. You'll learn how to combine multiple Motion blocks to create sequences, guiding your character in more complex shapes like an "L" or a rectangle. This is a great way to develop your coding logic and make your ScratchJr projects even more dynamic.
5 - Add Characters & Backgrounds to Your ScratchJr Story
In this exciting lesson, we'll learn how to customize your ScratchJr projects! You'll discover how to add and modify new characters to your stories and how to set the perfect background for your scenes. This will help you bring your creative ideas to life and enhance your storytelling skills!
6 - Coding with ScratchJr: Events Make Things Happen!
It's time to make your projects interactive! In this lesson, we'll explore event blocks in ScratchJr. You'll learn how to use the green flag to start a sequence of actions, and how the "when tapped" block can make your characters react to a touch. By the end, you'll be able to control when your animations begin and how they respond to user input.
7 - ScratchJr Tutorial: Create Repeating Animations with Loops
Let's get looping! In this lesson, we'll explore the power of repetition in coding. You'll learn how to use the loop block to make your characters repeat actions, creating fun and dynamic animations. We'll create a project where a character moves repeatedly across the screen, helping you understand this important coding concept!
8 - Coding with ScratchJr: Animate a Dancing Character with Loops
Time to get creative with loops! In this lesson, we'll take our skills to the next level by combining loop blocks with other commands to create some amazing animations. You'll learn how to make a character dance and discover the endless possibilities of creative coding in ScratchJr.
9 - ScratchJr Tutorial: Bringing Characters to Life with Sounds & Dialogue
It's time to add some personality to your projects! In this lesson, we'll explore how to bring your ScratchJr animations to life with sound and dialogue. You'll learn how to record custom sounds and how to use speech bubbles to create simple conversations between your characters. Get ready to enhance your storytelling and make your projects more engaging!
10 - ScratchJr Tutorial: Introducing Conditional Logic (Events & Messages)
Let's explore the magic of conditional logic and character interaction! In this lesson, you'll learn how to make characters react to taps and other events, creating simple "if-then" conditions. We'll also dive into message blocks, discovering how to make your characters communicate with each other to build more complex and engaging stories.
11 - ScratchJr MAGIC! ✨ Advanced Animations & Storytelling
Time to create amazing stories! In this lesson, we'll dive into advanced animations. You'll learn how to combine motion, sound, and events to make your characters move, talk, and perform actions within a dynamic story. You'll also discover how to transition between scenes, taking your narratives to the next level.
12 - ScratchJr Paint Editor Tutorial: How to Customize Characters & Design Backgrounds
Unleash your creativity with the ScratchJr Paint Editor! In this lesson, you'll learn how to customize your characters by changing colors and adding accessories. You'll also discover how to design and draw your own unique backgrounds, giving your projects a truly personalized look.
13 - ScratchJr Tutorial: Debugging & Problem-Solving - Spotting Errors & Testing Code
Is your ScratchJr project not working? Don't worry! In this lesson, you'll learn essential debugging and problem-solving skills. We'll show you how to identify and fix common errors and how to test your code step-by-step, helping you gain the confidence to make all your projects work perfectly!
14 - ScratchJr Coding Tutorial: Project Planning & Final Project Creation
Ready to build your first ScratchJr project? This lesson will guide you through the entire process, from brainstorming and planning your ideas to bringing them to life! You'll learn how to create a multi-scene story or animation, giving you the skills to turn your imagination into a creative coding project.
15 - Make a Soccer Game in ScratchJr
It's time to code a game! In this lesson, we'll create our very own soccer game using ScratchJr. You'll learn how to select backgrounds and characters, add fun sound effects, and use basic coding concepts like events, messages, and motion to bring your game to life. Get ready to score a coding goal!