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Scratch
Ages 8 - 12
Scratch is a beginner-friendly visual programming language and online platform suitable for ages 8 and up. It allows users to create animations, games, and interactive projects by snapping together colourful drag-and-drop code blocks. Scratch offers more advanced features compared to ScratchJr.
Learning Outcomes
Coding Fundamentals
Scratch introduces kids to fundamental coding concepts like loops, variables, and conditionals, providing a pathway to real programming languages.
Creativity and Design
Scratch encourages creativity and design, allowing kids to bring their ideas to life through interactive stories, games, and animations they create themselves.
Computational Thinking
Computational thinking helps kids analyse problems, recognise patterns, and create step-by-step solutions to achieve their goals.
Problem solving
Scratch encourages problem solving, allowing kids to work through challenges, test solutions, and improve their projects.
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