Scratch
Programming
for Kids
The perfect first step into coding. Kids aged 6–10 build real games, animations, and interactive stories — no typing required.
Why Scratch?
Code without the confusing bits
Scratch replaces intimidating lines of text with colourful drag-and-drop blocks that snap together like puzzle pieces. Children see instant results — a sprite dances, a sound plays, a story unfolds — and that immediate feedback is incredibly motivating.
By the end of the course your child will have built a real portfolio of projects — games, animations, and interactive stories they designed themselves. They cover a huge range of concepts and come away with skills that directly transfer into Python and beyond.
Critical Thinking
Breaking problems into steps is a skill for life.
Creative Expression
Art, storytelling, and code all in one place.
Resilience
Debugging teaches kids to try again calmly.
Real Foundation
Everything learned transfers directly into Python.
Course Content
What your child will learn
Our Scratch course covers an enormous range of concepts — from the very first sprite all the way to fully designed multi-level games. Every topic is taught through hands-on projects.
Sprites & Backdrops
Bring characters to life with costumes, movement, and animated scenes.
Loops & Sequences
Understand how computers repeat actions and follow step-by-step instructions.
Conditionals & Logic
Make programs that react — if this happens, do that.
Sound & Events
Add music, sound effects, and trigger actions when keys are pressed or sprites clicked.
Variables & Score Systems
Store information and build real scoring systems for games.
Game Design
Design levels, win conditions, and obstacles — the fundamentals of real game development.
Animation & Storytelling
Create frame-by-frame animations and code interactive stories with branching paths.
Broadcasts & Clones
Make sprites communicate and create multiple copies of objects dynamically.
Final Projects
Every student ends with a portfolio of personal projects they designed and built themselves.
Real Student Work
What kids actually build
These are real projects made by real Coding Buds students — not demos, not templates. Every project was designed and built by the student themselves.
Interactive Greeting Card
A clickable animated card built entirely in Scratch — one of our students made this for their parents.
Smart Vending Machine
A fully working vending machine simulation with item selection, pricing, and a payment system.
FAQ
Questions parents ask
Does my child need any coding experience?
None at all. Scratch is designed for complete beginners and we start from scratch (pun intended). If your child can use a mouse, they're ready.
What age is Scratch for?
We recommend Scratch for ages 6–10. Older children who are new to coding may still start here before moving to Python.
How long is the course?
48 sessions in total. Sessions are 60 minutes each and can be scheduled flexibly around your child's routine.
What comes after Scratch?
Most students move on to our Python course, where they apply the same logical thinking they learned in Scratch but with real text-based code.
Ready to start building?
Book a free trial class and your child will create their first Scratch project in the very first session — guaranteed.