Description
Description: This beginner-friendly module introduces block-based programming through the lens of playful storytelling so younger learners build confidence quickly. Students start by learning how sprites, backdrops, and events work together to trigger actions on the stage. They practice sequencing with simple animations, then add loops to repeat motions and sound effects for dramatic moments. Conditionals are introduced through choose-your-own-adventure scenes where the player decides a path. Students learn to track score and lives with variables, reinforcing early math connections in a creative context. They debug common mistakes by reading error patterns like missing broadcast messages or unfinished loops. Accessibility tips show how to enlarge blocks, use high-contrast palettes, and keep projects organized with naming conventions. A mini design journal helps them plan characters, goals, and endings before coding. By the end, every learner publishes a short interactive story with at least two scenes, one loop, one conditional, and a working reset button. No prior experience is required, and all activities are optimized for school laptops or tablets used at home.
Format: Step-by-step video lessons + printable planning sheets (PDF) + Scratch project templates
Duration: 4 weeks (2 sessions per week, 45–60 minutes)
What You’ll Learn: Sequencing, loops, events, conditionals, variables, debugging, project planning
Target Audience: Elementary students in grades 3–5 who are brand-new to coding and love creative storytelling
