Coding
Grades K - 2
Mon from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
15 students
$1,156 for 13 classes
Description
Embark on an exciting journey into the world of computer science with our "ScratchJr Coding Adventure: Digital Storytellers" program! Designed specifically for young learners in Kindergarten to 2nd Grade, this engaging 2-hour class introduces foundational coding concepts through creative digital storytelling, interactive animation, and game design using the intuitive ScratchJr app.
What Makes Our 2-Hour Program Special and Different from a 75-Minute Class?
Our extended 2-hour format allows for a significantly richer and deeper learning experience, providing ample time for:
Deeper Exploration & Complexity: With more time, students move beyond basic commands to explore advanced blocks like repeat loops, send/receive messages between characters, grow/shrink effects, and start on bump triggers. This enables them to build more complex animations and interactive stories, such as a "Busy City" with cars moving repeatedly or "Farm Animal Friends" that communicate with each other.
Enhanced Project Development: Students have the luxury of time to refine their projects, experiment with new ideas, and truly personalize their creations. They can debug their code with greater patience, add more intricate details, and see their digital visions come to life more fully.
Integrated STEAM Learning: While the primary focus is coding, the projects naturally weave in elements of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics):
Technology: Direct interaction with digital tools and programming concepts.
Engineering: Designing efficient code sequences and problem-solving through debugging.
Art: Expressing creativity through character design, backgrounds, and animation.
Mathematics (Implicit): Reinforcing spatial reasoning, sequencing, counting steps, and understanding parameters (numbers on blocks).
Robust Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Integration: The longer class allows for dedicated time to foster critical SEL skills:
Self-Management: Developing patience, persistence when code doesn't work, and focus during independent exploration.
Relationship Skills: Engaging in collaborative problem-solving (especially when working in pairs or small groups), practicing respectful communication during sharing, and learning to give and receive constructive feedback.
Self-Awareness & Responsible Decision-Making: Reflecting on their creative choices and celebrating their unique solutions.
Team-Teaching for Personalized Support: A key advantage of our program is the presence of two dedicated teachers per class. This allows us to:
Provide Individualized Attention: One teacher can lead whole-group instruction or demonstrations while the other circulates, offering personalized guidance and troubleshooting support to students as they code.
Facilitate Deeper Learning: With more hands-on support, students are less likely to get frustrated and more likely to overcome challenges, leading to stronger conceptual understanding.
Ensure Engagement: Two teachers can more effectively manage classroom dynamics, encourage participation, and keep all students actively engaged throughout the session.
Built-in Breaks for Optimal Focus: We understand that a 2-hour class can be tiring for young children. Our structure includes scheduled movement and rest breaks to ensure students remain refreshed, focused, and ready to learn.
Through the "ScratchJr Coding Adventure," your child will not only learn the fundamentals of coding in a fun and supportive environment but also develop essential 21st-century skills in problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking, setting a strong foundation for future technological literacy.
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What to bring
No supplies needed. All supplies will be provided for this activity.
Cancellation policy
If you would like your child to try a Starfire class, please register and pay online.
If you feel that Starfire is not the right fit, you may withdraw your student within the first two weeks of class.
You will be refunded the registration fee less a $30.00 cancellation fee and the cost of two classes for all cancellations made prior to the third class.
We are unable to process refunds for withdrawals after the two week trial period.
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About the provider
Register for classes at: https://starfireed.secure.force.com/ClassRegistration/
Starfire students' learn to think like 21st century mathematicians, scientists, engineers, programmers, design thinkers, and artists. Your child will learn-by-doing, solving interesting, challenging problems, hands-on, with professional coaching from fun passionate mathematicians, scientists, engineers, programmers, design thinkers, and artists.
