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