Block Coding with Beavers

Students learn sequencing, repetition, problem-solving, and conditional logic while developing practical coding skills. The course employs a hands-on, gamified approach that gradually increases in complexity, allowing each child to advance at their own speed. By the end, students can create sophisticated programs, having built a strong foundation in coding and computational thinking.

We start to learn fundamental coding concepts by helping a beaver build a dam! The learning continues with learning to code games in Scratch.

• Introduction to coding and its importance
• Basic commands (move, drop)
• Sequential programming
• Repeat loops
• Problem-solving techniques
• Longer and nested loops
• Counter loops
• Conditional loops (until and while loops)
• If statements
• If-else statements
• Event-driven programming
• Compound conditional statements

Our Teaching Approach

• Hands-on coding exercises
• Gamified learning with a beaver dam-building theme
• Gradual increase in complexity

Join us on this exciting journey from basic commands to creating sophisticated programs!

Important Information

Arrival Time: 4:30 PM

Entry Point: Door labeled "Coding Classroom"

Teacher: Kha

Session 01

• Introduction to computers
  • What are computers?
  • How do we use them in the classroom and at home?
• Unplugged coding activity
  • Learning the importance of clear and precise instructions
• Online coding platform orientation
  • Getting familiar with the platform
  • Completing initial exercises