Lab 2 · Programming
Creative Programming with Scratch
While others watch animations, your child creates them.
- AgeAges 6–11
- GroupMax. 12 students
- FormatLive, online
- DurationPENDING
- PathsExplorer · ages 6–8Creator · ages 9–11
Why this lab?
Animations, interactive stories, games and challenges.
Scratch is the visual language millions of kids use to take their first steps. By dragging blocks they create animations, interactive stories and video games, and without realizing it they learn variables, events, conditions and logic.
Tool: Scratch (block-based programming)
- 01
Program with blocks: events, loops and conditions
- 02
Use variables for scores and lives
- 03
Design characters, scenarios and sounds
- 04
Finish a video game and show it off
Lab program
3 modules, 3 projects.
Each module ends in a project the student can show off. REFERENCE PROPOSAL The academic team may adjust topics and duration.
- 1Module 1
My first animations
Topics
- The Scratch interface
- Motion, looks and sound
- Events: «when flag clicked»
- Loops to repeat
Final project
Animation with your favorite character
- 2Module 2
Interactive stories
Topics
- Dialogues and scenes
- Messages between characters
- Conditions: «if touching edge»
- Costumes and effects
Final project
Interactive story with decisions
- 3Module 3
My first video game
Topics
- Variables: score and lives
- Clones and enemies
- Levels and victory screen
- Test and improve the game
Final project
Complete video game published on Scratch
What they take away
Projects they can show off.
- 1Animation with their own character
- 2Interactive story with decisions
- 3Video game with score and levels
Want to try before starting? Try block programming, free and with nothing to install.
Live classes · maximum 12 students
This is what a class is like.
- 1
Short demonstration
The teacher shows the challenge in a few minutes.
- 2
Guided practice
The student tries it with support.
- 3
Creation
They build their own version.
- 4
Presentation
They show what they made and get feedback.
- Small groups: up to 8 students in Math and 12 in tech
- Live classes with a virtual whiteboard
- Challenge- and project-based learning
- Continuous feedback
- Responsible AI use and digital citizenship
- The teacher facilitates and challenges; they don't monopolize the screen
They'll love it if…
Is it for your child?
- Loves cartoons and video games
- Is between 6 and 11 years old
- Wants to create things and show them off
Free trial class
In the first class…
- 1Creates their first animation in Scratch
- 2Programs a character with blocks
- 3Takes the project home to keep working on it
Frequently asked questions
About Scratch
Is Scratch free?
Yes. It's a free MIT tool that runs in the browser, with nothing to install.
What comes after Scratch?
Minecraft or Roblox to continue with video games, and later Python, once they've mastered the logic.
What are the classes like?
Live, by video call, in groups of up to 12 students. Every class follows the cycle: short demo, guided practice, creation and presentation.
What do they need to get started?
A computer with internet and headphones. If the lab uses specific software, we'll guide you through installing it before the first class.
How does it start?
With the free assessment: we get to know the student, place their level in Math, and recommend the path and labs based on their age and interests.