This beginner-friendly course is designed for young learners stepping into the world of computer science. Using block-based coding platforms like Artist Lab, Play Lab, and Sprite Lab, students explore core programming concepts such as sequencing, loops, events, and debugging. Each session builds progressively with fun games, drawing challenges, and themed simulations like Flappy Bird, Frozen, and Ice Age - making coding fun, visual, and intuitive.

Key Benefits:

Teaches coding through visual, drag-and-drop platforms
Encourages logical thinking and creative storytelling
Builds foundational programming concepts step-by-step
Develops confidence through hands-on activities and games
Great starting point for students transitioning to text-based coding

What You’ll Learn:

Introduction to Programming

Understanding algorithms and basic commands
Artist Lab Basics: drawing using code
Debugging fundamentals

Loops and Creativity

Introduction to simple loops
Drawing with repeat blocks
Creating art using nested loops

Game Design – Flappy & Bounce

Creating your own Flappy Bird game
Bounce Ball Game: understanding physics and collision
Creative revision activities with custom challenges

Animation & Storytelling – Play Lab

Building interactive stories with characters and backgrounds
Using events like “when clicked” or “when key pressed”
Animating scenes with movement and dialogue

Advanced Visual Coding – Sprite Lab

Programming sprites with behaviors and actions
Working with coordinates and motion
Creating multiple scenes with user interactions

Themed Simulations

Frozen & Ice Age character-based activities
Infinity activity with action-based coding

Review & Project Presentation

Review of core concepts
Final project using Sprite/Play Lab
Showcase: Build your own mini-game or animation