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Scratch Coding for Kids

Scratch Ninja Class

Code games and animations with beginner-friendly Scratch coding
  • Grades 2-6
  • 2-5 students group class
  • 55min - 70min per session
  • Live online class

Fun Scratch coding for kids class

In this fun and creative class, we introduce students to the wonderful world of coding using Scratch, a platform developed by MIT. Students will use colorful drag-and-drop blocks that are intuitive and easy to use to create stories, games, and animations. We cover essential coding concepts such as conditional, loop, variables, and much more, while also exploring the intriguing features Scratch offers, such as motion, sensing, and clones.

At Create & Learn, we believe an essential goal for your child to learn coding is also to develop computational thinking, creativity, and critical thinking. With our project- and inquiry -based learning approach, our online classrooms are very interactive, as teachers lead kids through an enlightening process of creating, logic, and problem solving. Given the class size of up to 5 students (much smaller than most other programs), every child will enjoy a lot of personalized attention from their teacher.  

We highly recommend young learning who are interested in coding start with Scratch. It will help them gain a solid computational thinking foundation and excel in other coding environments such as robotics,  Minecraft coding, Python, and more in the future. Our complete award-winning Scratch course has 5 levels (Parts) and each part include 4 sessions. Part 1and 2 are 55 minutes per session; Part 3 to 5 are 70 minutes per session because the projects are more advanced. Students who are new to Scratch coding should start from Part 1. If your child has learned some Scratch before, he/she may be able to start from Part 2. Please refer to the description below for details. 

Students will learn fundamental coding concepts while building fun projects such as animations, stories, games, and a lot more. Regardless of what your child is excited about, they will surely find a way to express their interests and build their creativity with Scratch!

Join us for coding fun with no bounds!

  • Free Intro to Scratch Coding
  • In this free Scratch class, learn the basics of how to use the Scratch block-coding interface. Experience our fun live online class with an awesome teacher. Enjoy programs created by other students, and work together to build a fun game of your own!

  • Part 1 - Scratch Ninja 1 - Early Adventures
  • Scratch Ninja 1 - Early Adventures

    We start from the very basics of Scratch, so no prior coding experience is needed. Students will learn core coding concepts such as sequences, loops, and conditional. We will also cover a wide range of Scratch specific capabilities to make things move, sense, and groove! Every session, we'll create something amazing – animations that sparkle, games that challenge, and stories that unfold on screen.

    If your child is already familiar with basic loops, conditional, sensing, motion, events, and clone concepts in Scratch, they may skip Part 1 and start from Part 2.

  • Part 2 - Scratch Ninja 2 - Creative Games
  • Scratch Ninja 2 - Creative Games

    In Part 2 of our Scratch course, your student will be challenged to be creative and embark on an exciting journey - creating a cool interactive game with bouncing balls, conquering a wizard tag game, building animations, and even navigating and customizing a jungle adventure, all aligned with their unique interests. Amidst the thrill, your student will learn important coding concepts such as variables and more advanced usage of conditionals, events, cloning, and sensing. With each session unveiling fresh and thrilling projects, your child's coding journey will be as exciting as it is enriching. 

  • Part 3 - Scratch Ninja 3 - Create with AR & AI
  • Scratch Ninja 3 - Create with AR & AI

    Part 3 of this Scratch class for kids ensures students get lots of practice with and master key coding concepts all while making awesome projects. We will also learn some of the coolest capabilities of Scratch such as using a camera to do an AR game, text to speech, and creating AI music. Your child’s confidence will build as they even unleash their creativity to tell stories, solve puzzles, and explore different places.

  • Part 4 - Scratch Ninja 4 - It is Showtime!
  • Scratch Ninja 4 - It is Showtime!

    Part 4 of this Scratch coding course covers the most advanced programming concepts that Scratch has to offer such as list/array, defining your own blocks (functions), and enabling complex game/project features via messaging and cloning. We continue the cadence of the one fun project per session, even though projects become more complex. Class time focuses on learning new advanced coding concepts as well as building out key components of the projects. In order to complete each project, students will typically need to spend about an hour after each session to finish all the features.

    Part 4 and 5 classes are 70mins per session.

  • Part 5 - Scratch Ninja 5 - Advanced Game Building
  • Scratch Ninja 5 - Advanced Game Building

    This is the most advanced Scratch coding level for kids. The focus is on making connections across all of their previous learning, while layering in additional challenges in coding, problem solving, and creativity. We will be building a variety of fun arcade-game inspired projects where students can add their own twists based on their personal interests. Students are expected to complete the project after each class, so we can focus class time on the most challenging part of the game building. We are sure you will be amazed at what your child can do with Scratch coding!

Featured Teacher

Kristy Manuel

Kristy Manuel

Did you know that when you fail - it's a good thing!? I learned many years ago that FAIL stands for First-Attempt-In-Learning. That's one of the reasons I love supporting students to learn coding! Coding is a great way for students to develop confidence and curiosity as they learn to problem-solve and experiment with their code. My classes are an environment to try new things and to grow! Due to the ever-increasing speed at which technology changes, I love exploring along with my students and love when they show me something new! Bringing people and computers together has always been my passion. I’ve spent 15 years with both students and staff in an elementary school in Silicon Valley to enrich and develop the technology program for grades K - 4. I taught fundamental computer skills classes that included coding, robotics, creative art, and much more. I watched shy students blossom as they were able to show off their tech talents to the class. In one of my favorite classes, we brought our skills to life as we built the California Missions using the popular computer game - Minecraft!
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  • Students need a computer to this class. Mac/Windows/Chromebooks are all fine. iPad can not be used because it lacks key features. Part 1 and 2 classes are 55min per session, Part 3-4 classes are 70min per session.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Scratch Ninja

What is Scratch Coding?

Scratch coding is a free, block-based coding platform developed by MIT. It allows users to create their own games, stories, and animations by connecting visual blocks of code.

On Scratch, students can program a variety of projects such as a Magic Pen, Wizard Tag Game, or even platformer-style games. Though designed for kids ages 8–16, Scratch can be enjoyed by learners of all ages.

Scratch is especially great for beginners because it’s a visual programming language. Unlike written languages like Python and JavaScript, Scratch uses blocks that snap together—removing the worry of typos or syntax errors.

Scratch includes different block types, such as:

  • Event blocks (to start actions)
  • Motion blocks (to move sprites)
  • Looks blocks (to change appearance)
  • Control blocks (to handle logic)

With these, your child can create fun and interactive games, animations, and digital stories.

Is Scratch coding free?

Yes! The Scratch website is completely free. Kids can start coding any time.

However, Scratch doesn't come with a structured curriculum, so kids must learn it on their own. There are also books and YouTube videos that can help.

For a guided start, try our Free Scratch Intro class — a live online class taught by experienced instructors. We've helped thousands of students get started with Scratch!

Is Scratch real coding?

Yes, Scratch is real coding. It introduces core programming concepts in a simplified and beginner-friendly way, using visual blocks instead of text syntax.

Should my kid learn Scratch before Python?

Yes, we recommend kids learn 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.

Learn more about block coding.

Is Scratch good for beginners?

Absolutely. Scratch is a fun and engaging way for beginners to start coding. Its block-based system removes the possibility of syntax errors, making it much easier for kids to focus on learning coding logic.

When should I join the Scratch Coding Club?

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 3 and 4.