Month 1: Fundamentals of Scratch
Week 1: Introduction to Scratch
• What is Scratch?
• Getting to know the Scratch interface
• Sprites and the stage
• Moving your first sprite (basic motion blocks)
Week 2: Animation Basics
• Creating your own sprite
• Making sprites move and talk
• Using sound effects
• Intro to Looks and Sounds blocks
Week 3: Events and Sequencing
• Using the “when green flag clicked” block
• Creating simple stories
• Sequence of actions
• Using Backdrops
Week 4: Simple Games
• Building a basic chase game
• Understanding X and Y positions
• Introduction to controls (if blocks, key presses)
Month 2: Creative Coding and Projects
Week 5: Using Loops and Conditions
• Repeat and forever loops
• If-then statements
• Making characters respond to events
Week 6: Score and Variables
• Introduction to variables (e.g., score, lives)
• Adding timers and counters
• Designing scoreboard games
Week 7: Interactive Stories & Quizzes
• Creating a question and answer game
• Using sensing blocks
• Building an animated story with multiple sprites
Week 8: Final Project Week
• Kids choose their own project:
o A story, animation, or game
• Plan, design, and build with instructor guidance
• Presentation of projects
• Feedback and final certificate award
Teaching Methodology:
• Step-by-step live demonstrations
• Interactive practice sessions
• Fun challenges and mini-projects every week
• Worksheets and workbook exercises
Final Outcome:
Kids will gain confidence in using Scratch to design creative stories, interactive quizzes, and
basic games. They will complete and present a final project to receive their certificate.