Scratch Coding Classes for Kids, Live Online

To help more students get started on learning Scratch coding, we offer free Scratch intro classes all year round. It is also a great way to experience our live online classes and meet one of our teachers. The intro class is one hour long, and we start from the very basics, e.g. starting a project, how to use blocks to code, introducing some of the essential Scratch coding blocks, and more. Students will build a fun animation project and learn a lot. All the free intro classes cover the same content.

It is very easy to book a free Scratch intro class. To register, just pick a time from the schedules published above and enroll. We will email you information on how to join classes on Zoom at the time you have booked. All you need is a computer and a browser, and readiness to learn and have fun! We publish new free class schedules on an on-going basis.

Absolutely. Scratch is a fun and engaging way for beginners to learn coding. Its block-based system removes the possibility of syntax errors, making it much easier for kids to focus on learning coding logic. For younger learners, learning with an instructor in live classes is particularly beneficial because teachers can help them resolve issues and stay motivated. Our project based classes are particularly engaging. Students are building games, stories, animations, and other fun projects in every single class.

Many students have done a bit of Scratch coding or block based coding in school. If it is less than 7-8 hours total, it is best to start from Part 1 of the Scratch Ninja class. The first session or two might feel a bit easy, but they will still learn a lot and have fun. If they have done more than 7-8 hours of Scratch coding, and they know how to use Clone blocks, then they can skip Part 1. If they are very familiar with variable blocks (not just have used them), then they can skip Part 2 and start from Part 3.

Part 1 - 3 are beginner to intermediate levels, and Part 4 and 5 are advanced levels.

The two classes cover very similar overall scope and the main difference between them is that they are for different age groups. Students who are grade 5 or younger should take Scratch Ninja class and that that are in grades 6 or older should take Accelerated Scratch classes. Due to the age group difference,Accelerated Scratch go through the materials faster and have fewer sessions, so Scratch Ninja course include more projects as well.

Yes, for students in elementary and middle school, we strongly recommend learning Scratch before moving on to Python. Scratch helps students build a strong foundation in computational thinking and basic programming logic like loops, conditionals, and variables—without worrying about typing or syntax errors.

The Scratch Ninja class is best for grades 2-5, while Accelerated Scratch is a Scratch class for teens.

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The best time to join our Intermediate Game Building with Scratch Club is after completing Part 2 of Scratch Ninja.

The Scratch Club builds on the skills developed in Scratch Ninja 2 and gives students a chance to:

• Practice and reinforce key concepts
• Work on exciting projects like games with camera controls or text-to-speech
• Prepare for Scratch Ninja 3

This club is especially beneficial for younger students in Grades 2, 3, and 4.

In the Intro to Scratch Coding class, students create beginner projects such as animated stories, simple games (e.g., Wizard Tag), and interactive scenes that teach them how to use motion and control blocks. In Accelerated Scratch, students design more advanced projects, including platformer-style games, variable-driven animations, and a Magic Pen project that draws shapes and patterns on screen. Throughout the series, each project builds on previous concepts, enabling learners to showcase their work in an online Scratch studio and receive feedback from instructors and peers.

By mastering Scratch's block-based environment, students develop strong computational thinking skills—such as decomposition, pattern recognition, and algorithmic thinking—which are essential for any future text-based programming language. After completing the Scratch Ninja series, learners are much more prepared to transition to text-based languages like Python, as they have already internalized core concepts such as loops, variables, and event handling. Furthermore, Create & Learn's learning pathways integrate Scratch with subsequent courses (e.g., Minecraft Modding, Python for AI), ensuring a smooth progression toward more advanced computer science topics .