Scratch Coding
Designed by MIT, Scratch coding is a wonderful first programming language for kids, loved by hundreds of millions learners. It introduces students to coding concepts in a fun, visual way. With its drag-and-drop interface, kids can easily create animations, games, and interactive stories without needing to write complex code. Scratch helps young learners grasp the basics of problem solving and computational thinking, while allowing them to bring their creative ideas to life easily! Get started with inspiring free online Scratch classes for kids that will teach your student how to start creating their own projects in less than an hour!
Free Scratch Coding Classes Online
Join free Scratch Coding classes by selecting the best class for your child’s grade level. Discover the magic in technology and have fun!
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!
How To Choose Scratch Coding Classes
Select Scratch classes and camps based on age and previous coding experience:
- Scratch Junior: Pre-K – 2nd Grade
- Scratch Ninja: 2nd – 5th Grade
- Accelerated Scratch: 6th – 10th Grade
Students who have completed Scratch Junior can progress to Scratch Ninja. If your child has some prior experience with Scratch coding, you may choose to start with Scratch Ninja Part 2 or 3. If you're unsure which part is best, email us at support@createandlearn.us to discuss. Scratch Ninja and Accelerated Scratch cover very similar content, but at different paces. Your child does not need to take both.
| Live Online Classes | Best For Grades | Class Highlights | Grades K-2 | Grades 2-4 | Grades 4-6 | Grades 6-9 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Scratch Junior | K-2 | Fun coding classes for very young students. Create interactive stories and games with code, while developing problem-solving skills and creativity. | Foundation | |||
 | Scratch Ninja (Free Intro Available!) | 2-6 | An essential coding class for almost all grade 2-5 learners using Scratch, an MIT-developed platform, to create fun stories, games, animations, and more. | Foundation | Foundation | ||
 | Accelerated Scratch (Free Intro Available!) | 5-9 | Fast-paced introduction to coding using Scratch: build games, stories, and animations. Recommended for all middle-school beginner coders. | Foundation | |||
 | Intermediate Game Building with Scratch | 3-6 | For grades 2-4 Scratch learners who have learned basics, but want to practice more before taking on more advanced Scratch classes. Build a fun project in each session. | Intermediate |
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These virtually taught classes are so engaging, my son really enjoys them and is so excited to show us the coding projects he has completed on all 3 levels of Scratch Ninja. We will definitely be signing him up for more classes and thoroughly recommend Create & Learn to other parents.
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Amazing virtual classes that taught my son about coding. He has taken 3 classes and he loves them all. They have some really good programs. I would definitely recommend this website and I plan to sign him up for more classes.
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What Is Scratch Coding For Kids?
Scratch coding is a fun and free online platform for kids and teens (ages 8-16) to build computer programs using a simple visual interface featuring intuitive digital blocks that can be snapped together. Loved by millions of kids and educators worldwide, the Scratch programming language provides a great way to learn essential coding concepts (such as loops, conditionals, variables, etc), while building creative games and animations kids will love to play, show off, and share with friends.
The blocks are grouped into colored categories showing what they do, such as "Motion", "Looks", and "Sensing", and kids can run their code at any time to see the results of their progress live. Scratch was developed by the MIT Media Lab and the Scratch Foundation, a nonprofit organization, in 2007.
Also developed by MIT, the ScratchJr app brings much of the learning and activities gained from Scratch to a younger audience. It features a redesigned interface and programming language that's developmentally appropriate for children ages 5-7. For example, the number of coding blocks used in ScratchJr is comparatively less than Scratch, so students can make things happen more easily.
Scratch Coding Careers: Imagine Your Child's Future
Scratch coding introduces students to essential coding concepts such as sequencing, interactions, basic game logic, and automation which they can continue to build on as they learn additional programming languages. Their future coding career options are vast:
Your child could be a UX Engineer at Google combining coding with design to build interactive features and user-friendly interfaces for apps like Google Search or Gmail. They use coding to ensure that buttons, menus, and animations look great and work smoothly.
Imagine being a Game Developer at EA, creating the gameplay mechanics, characters, and worlds in popular video games like FIFA or The Sims. These engineers use coding to control how characters move, how physics work in the game, and how players interact with the game environment.
Your child could even become a Robotics Engineer at Tesla, programming and controlling robots on the car production lines, automating tasks like welding, painting, or assembling car parts. These programmers write code to make sure these robots work efficiently and accurately.
Learn Scratch Coding For Kids: Projects and Tutorials
Make fun Scratch projects. As you help your child with these projects, you will see how approachable coding with Scratch can be!
Can your character avoid getting destroyed by the spikes!? Code your own custom geometry dash game in Scratch.
Learn how to make a Mario game in Scratch. Super Mario Bros, released in 1985, is arguably one of the most popular video games of all time.
Scratch Coding News For Kids
There’s now a Settings dropdown where users can change their color mode and language. They can toggle back and forth whenever they need to!
Scratch reached 50 million users, and over 120 million projects were created about movement, fashion, nature, and more.
The LEGO Foundation has granted $7.8 million to support the Scratch Foundation’s global programmatic work, research, and innovative product development.
