ScratchJr: Asteroid Game! (Kindergarten-3rd Grade)

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Class Details:

Ages: 5 - 8
Kindergarten - 3rd Grade

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Description

ScratchJr is a visual programming language that allows children to create interactive stories, animations, and games using a block-based coding interface. The Asteroid game is a project that can be found in the ScratchJr app, it is a game where the player controls a spaceship and must avoid incoming asteroids while collecting stars. Overall, the Asteroid game in Scratch Jr is a fun and interactive way for children to learn the basics of coding and programming, while also developing problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.

Scratch Jr. allows young learners to get a head start on their coding education and practice the fundamentals of coding using a simple, student-friendly interface. In the process, students will not only have a blast learning, but they will also learn how to think outside the box, reason systematically, and work collaboratively- each an essential skill in today’s society. Scratch Jr. is fun, easy to use, and requires no previous coding experience in order to excel, so come join us as we explore the exciting world of coding!

In this course, students will gain a better understanding of the following concepts:

Preparation:

ScratchJr is a free app for iPads, Android, and Chromebooks. ***ScratchJr Can Only Be Accessed on a Tablet!***

Important Note: Our system will send you the link to join the class 30 minutes prior to the start time of the course.

Scratch and ScratchJr are the Massachusetts Institute of Technology trademarks and are in no way affiliated with Testing Mom.

Neil C.

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Instructor's Bio:

My specialty is that I can get the most out of my students using mainly positive reinforcement, since I started teaching, I have been primarily teaching an extracurricular activity, so the challenge was to motivate and discipline kids mainly by having a fun environment. I can turn boring projects into fun by just being silly and having fun with the students. E.g., I had to teach string manipulations the other day, which is boring, so I came up with a terrible rap about strings, the students loved it and we were all laughing and coming up with different ways to manipulate and change the raps. Another advantage I have when teaching is I am an avid gamer, so it's easy for me to relate material with the kids’ favorite games.

Educational Background, Degrees, Licenses:

Bachelors in Computer Information Systems
Specialty in web applications
Teaching coding for almost 2 years
C#, Python, HTML+CSS, C++, JavaScript

What I Tutor and Teach:

Scratch- I have over 300 projects, and taught pretty much everything, to age levels from elementary to middle school, including private lessons and small classes as well as camps
Python- I taught to all ages from elementary to high school, I also taught a series of camps to a private school
CSS-HTML I taught this to advanced elementary students, all the way to high schoolers
Robotics- I taught middle schoolers + advanced elementary students from beginner to advanced robotic classes using a micro bit

Fun Facts:

I am an expert in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and have won at the highest level.

Favorite Quote:

“I am always proud but never surprised” - I always say this when kids go above and beyond

Christina says:

My son was able to follow this class quite well and he just turned 7. He loves coding and got a lot out of it.

Hong L. says:

My son loved this course, and he learned how to use scratch to design a program.

Bryan says:

This class was a first-time coding class for my son. He loved it!

Bryan says:

Neil is very patient with younger kids. He tries to explain with easier language for kindergarteners. Thanks to this class, my son is advanced in his coding class at school.

ScratchJr: Asteroid Game! (Kindergarten-3rd Grade)

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