10-Days Scratch Jr Coding for Kids (5-7 yrs)

Day 1: Introduction to ScratchJr

Goal: Understand what ScratchJr is and how to navigate the app.

Discuss what coding is and why it’s important.
Explore the ScratchJr interface: blocks, characters, backgrounds.
Activity: Create a simple scene with one character and a background.
Challenge: Move the character using the motion blocks.

Day 2: Basic Motion & Sequences

Goal: Learn how to use motion blocks to control character movement.

Introduce motion blocks (move right, left, up, down).
Explain sequencing (putting blocks in order).
Activity: Make a character move from one side of the screen to the other.
Challenge: Make the character move in a square pattern.

Day 3: Using Loops

Goal: Understand how to use loops to repeat actions.

Introduce the repeat block (loop).
Activity: Make a character jump multiple times using a loop.
Challenge: Use loops to create a simple dance animation.

Day 4: Animating a Story

Goal: Use motion and loops to create a simple animated story.

Discuss storytelling and planning (beginning, middle, end).
Activity: Create a short animation where a character moves and reacts.
Challenge: Add a second character that also moves.

Day 5: Using Sound & Speech Bubbles

Goal: Learn how to add sounds and dialogues to a project.

Introduce the sound and speech bubble blocks.
Activity: Make a character talk using speech bubbles.
Challenge: Record your own voice and add it to a project.

Day 6: Introduction to Events

Goal: Understand how to start actions with events.

Introduce the green flag and trigger blocks.
Activity: Make a character start moving when tapped.
Challenge: Create an interactive scene where characters respond to taps.

Day 7: Making Characters Interact

Goal: Use multiple characters and make them interact.

Discuss how characters can respond to each other.
Activity: Create a simple conversation between two characters.
Challenge: Make one character react when another reaches them.

Day 8: Creating a Simple Game

Goal: Apply all learned concepts to make a simple interactive game.

Brainstorm a simple game idea (e.g., a character catching objects).
Activity: Create a game where a character moves to catch falling objects.
Challenge: Add a winning or losing condition.

Day 9: Debugging and Improving Projects

Goal: Learn how to fix mistakes in a project.

Introduce debugging (fixing errors in code).
Activity: Identify and fix errors in a pre-made ScratchJr project.
Challenge: Improve your game or story by adding new features.

Day 10: Showcase & Revise

Goal: Celebrate learning and creativity by sharing projects.

Let students present their projects to the class.
Discuss what they enjoyed and learned.