Welcome my ScratchJr Lesson resources. This is a series of 6 lessons designed to introduce learners to coding for the first time using the ScratchJr App. These resources have been designed for P1-3 (Early – First Level, Aged 5-7) but could be adapted for use with older learners.
ScratchJr is a simplified version of Scratch, designed to introduce programming skills to ages 5-7. It is symbol based rather than text based. By creating projects young children can learn to think creatively and reason systematically. Please note ScratchJr is only available as a mobile app (For iOS, Android and Chromebook).
These resources are based on ideas from the Coding as Another Language Curriculum.
For each lesson I have developed a PPT, video tutorial and lesson plan. Within these there is an un-plugged warm-up activity, discussion/learning questions, a coding tutorial, suggested extensions and plenary questions.
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Lesson 1: Getting Started.
LI: We are learning to code using ScratchJr.
Lesson 2: Following Instructions
LI: We are learning to code by following instructions.
Lesson 3: Telling a Story
LI: We are learning to code a story.
Lesson 4: Telling a Longer Story
LI: We are learning to code a longer story.
Lesson 5: Talking Characters
LI: We are learning to make our characters talk.
Lesson 6: My Own Characters
LI: We are learning to create our own characters and backgrounds.
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