Get them started early! Our Little Coders class offers young children the perfect opportunity to develop their computational thinking skills, create their first programs, and have a blast with their friends! Our curriculum is tailored specifically for early readers and takes into consideration their cognitive abilities and attention span, typically found in children aged 5-7. We utilize age-appropriate online tools, including Lightbot, Kodable, and Scratch, to introduce fundamental coding skills. Beginner students learn essential coding concepts such as Loops and Conditions. Through practice, they apply these concepts to build simple projects, including games, stories, and even animated characters. Returning and experienced students encounter new challenges that will allow them to push their coding knowledge to the next level.
Who May Participate? Little Coders: Intro to Coding (K-2) is open to students at Puesta del Sol, with a maximum of 16 students per session.
Do you love playing games and telling stories? If you do, then this course is perfect for you! Get ready to learn how to code and express your creativity. We'll be using Scratch, a fun drag-and-drop coding tool which lets you create cool games, animations, and interactive stories. In this course, you will build exciting projects like games where characters jump and run on scrolling platforms, stories where you can navigate through a maze, and even multiplayer games to play with your friends! If you're just starting out, we'll begin by learning the basics of coding games. We'll teach you how to make things happen in your games using loops, conditions, and variables. Returning students will move on to more interesting concepts like using special conditions and making functions that can do different tasks. For those who want an extra challenge, we'll explore advanced topics like game physics, working with arrays (a way to store lots of information), and even adding artificial intelligence to your games! So get ready to have a blast!
Who May Participate? Intro to Scratch (Grades 3-5) is open to students at Puesta del Sol, with a maximum of 16 students per session.
A PTA Chaperone must be present at every class session or the class may be cancelled. Their responsibilities include taking attendance when students arrive and being available to help with emergencies.
The PTA Chaperone receives a 50% discounted registration fee for their child. Only one discounted registration is available per class per session.
Chaperones must have a current Bellevue School District background check, be an active PTA Member, and follow the provided Chaperone Checklist.
Please email [email protected] for more information.
Grades 3-5: Tuesdays, 3:35pm - 4:45pm
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Grades K-2: Thursdays, 3:35pm - 4:45pm
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Cost: $225 / 9 weeks
NOTE: Coding for Kids is NOT affiliated with the free Fall Robotics Program put on by our Puesta del Sol staff and Sammamish High School Robototes Club. Please inquire at the school office for details about the free Robotics program.
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