Age
from 8 y.o
Duration
16 live classes
Duration
60 minutes
Format
Online
Group size
Max 8 students
Level
no prior experience needed
Why Teach Kids Scratch Coding?
Before learning Python, JavaScript, or AI, every young mind needs one thing: to learn how to think. And Scratch teaches just that — in the most fun and effective way possible.
Develops Logical Thinking — Without the Overwhelm
Scratch teaches core computational thinking: step-by-step reasoning, cause and effect, and problem solving — all without typing a single line of code. Perfect for beginners.
Turns Screen Time into Creative Time
Instead of passively watching videos or playing games, students use screens to bring their ideas to life — building stories, games, and animations from their imagination.
Strengthens Focus, Memory & Planning Skills
To create something in Scratch, students must think ahead — break complex ideas into small steps and execute them. That’s the same brainpower used in math, writing, and real-life decision making.
Builds Confidence Through Sharing & Explaining
Students present their projects after each class. They explain their logic, showcase creativity, and receive positive feedback — boosting communication and self-esteem.
Teaches Core Coding Concepts the Easy Way
Students learn essential coding ideas like loops, variables, conditions, and sequences — not by memorizing, but by building and experimenting through play.
Immediate Results = Real Motivation
Every class ends with a finished project — a game, animation, or tool. Students see instant results, feel proud, and can’t wait for the next lesson.
What’s a Scratch Lesson Like at IT Focus
Every lesson is carefully designed to keep your child engaged, progressing, and smiling — while secretly mastering real 21st-century skills. Here’s how we make it happen:
Safe Start with Real Human Connection
Each session begins with a friendly check-in where students are personally greeted. This builds trust, sets and positive tone.
Review That Builds Confidence
Instead of boring repetition, we turn past lessons into fun games and challenges. Students feel proud to remember what they learned and start class with a win.
Step-by-Step Discovery — No Overwhelm
Students learn one or two new coding ideas each class — like loops or conditions — through interactive stories and visual tasks. It’s all intuitive and no overwhelm.
Purposeful Projects That Spark Creativity
Students use their imagination to build a game, story, or animation that reflects what they’ve just learned. Every project is unique.
Live Support from a Qualified Teacher
Our teachers guide kids live in every session, offering help when they get stuck and new challenges when they’re ready for more. No student is left behind or bored.
Why choose IT Academy?
Our lessons are designed by professionals with real tech experience and a deep understanding of how students learn best — through play, storytelling, and curiosity.
Scratch is used by MIT and top schools worldwide. We’ve taken that foundation and built a program where every class is structured, focused, and goal-driven.
This isn’t a massive platform where students gets lost. We keep our groups intentionally small to give every student the support they need to succeed.
Each lesson is playful, but purposeful. Students don’t just click — they create, explain, and think like tiny engineers.
We keep parents informed with progress summaries and visibility into what your child is building — no mystery, no tech confusion.
Our Team
Mel Gibs
Paula Williams
Andrew Ferguson
Course Structure
Scratch Project Examples
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