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Coding4Kids: Python/Scratch Programming

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Siliconvalley4U

71% positive reviews

(21)


691 S Milpitas Blvd, Milpitas, CA 95035

Overview

Ages

6-18 years

Attendance

Optional: adults can stay or take a breather

Frequency

Weekly


What your child’s day will look like

Our Python and Scratch Programming Course is designed to introduce young minds to the exciting world of coding through fun, interactive projects. Kids will start with Scratch, a visual programming tool that helps them build games and stories while learning coding fundamentals. Then, they’ll move on to Python, one of the world’s most popular programming languages, where they’ll create simple games, solve puzzles, and explore digital art with coding. This course boosts problem-solving skills, creativity, and confidence — all while making learning fun! By the end, your child will have built their own projects and gained a solid foundation for future tech adventures. 🌟 No prior coding experience needed — just curiosity and imagination! Part 1: Scratch – Visual Programming 1. Introduction to Scratch: • Understanding the Scratch interface • Sprites, backgrounds, and blocks 2. Basics of Coding: • Motion and looks • Events (when green flag clicked) • Adding sounds and speech bubbles 3. Building Simple Projects: • Create an animated story • Make a sprite dance party 4. Game Design: • Creating a maze game • Adding score and lives • Using conditions to win/lose 5. Advanced Projects: • Designing a virtual pet • Multiplayer pong game ⸻ 🐍 Part 2: Python – Text-Based Programming (6-8 Weeks) 1. Introduction to Python: • Installing Python and using IDLE • Printing messages and using input() 2. Variables and Data Types: • Numbers, strings, and booleans • Simple math operations 3. Control Flow: • If statements (making decisions) • Loops (repeating actions) 4. Fun with Functions: • Creating functions • Using functions in projects 5. Building Projects: • Guess the number game • Simple calculator 6. Working with Libraries: • Introduction to Turtle for graphics • Drawing shapes and patterns 7. Final Project: • Create a mini-game combining Turtle graphics and input

Provider Reviews

71%

15

Based on 21 reviews

  • Provider Review

    The 3h online class was converted into a 1h 1-on-1 class due to low attendance. The 1-on-1 class did not go so well.

    MK

    Matthias K.

    08/15/2024

  • Provider Review

    Anya likes it and the instructor is good and engaging. Thank You

    VD

    Vishal D.

    06/15/2022

  • Provider Review

    It was great. My child found it more interesting and easier than what she had done previously with other instructors.

    SB

    Shilpi B.

    07/09/2021

  • Provider Review

    Riya liked it!

    SS

    Sucheta S.

    07/03/2021

  • Provider Review

    PK

    Premratan K.

    06/25/2021

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    EK

    Elisabeth K.

    04/20/2021

  • Provider Review

    Unable to join

    JG

    Jaclyn G.

    07/29/2020

  • Provider Review

    It was okay. It was not as organized as it should have been. The instructor did not share her camera to interact with the kids. The kids could see her photo but she barely interact with him.

    NM

    Nissa M.

    07/24/2020

  • Provider Review

    CP

    Chris P.

    07/06/2020

  • Provider Review

    CP

    Chris P.

    06/30/2020

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Additional instructions

Zoom link will be provided before class starts.


Location

Siliconvalley4U

691 S Milpitas Blvd, Milpitas, CA 95035


Tags

STEM

Coding

SummerCamp2024

C4K2024

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Coding4Kids: Python/Scratch Programming

Wed, Mar 26 12:00 AM - 1:00 AM

Wed, Apr 2 12:00 AM - 1:00 AM

Wed, Apr 9 12:00 AM - 1:00 AM

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$399

/ child

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