Introduction to Scratch

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THIS PROGRAM IS OFFERED TO GRADES 4 – 5

September 25 – December 4, 2026 (8 lessons)
Every Friday, 4:00pm – 5:30pm
* Please note there are no lessons on October 30 (PA Day), November 6 (PD Day), and November 20 (PD Day)

$255

While the Scratch language is fairly easy to use, fun, and addictive, the language is special for two main reasons:

1. Scratch encourages kids to learn then take risks to adapt what they’ve done.

2. While not everyone wants to be a programmer, everyone benefits from projects that teach creative problem solving.

The ability to imagine, create, play, and reflect are critical skills for young kids. At the conclusion of the sessions, students compile their work to create their own game they can publish and share. The student needs to have his/her Computer (Mac or Window) to create their scratch account before the first class.

Program Overview

Lesson 1 : Introduction to Scratch and its interface / Stage, Sprites, Blocks and Sprit area / Using motion blocks / Introduction to event blocks

Lesson 2 : Building a simple interactive project using events and sounds / Using loops for animation and repeated actions / Use Arrow Keys / Change Size.

Lesson 3 : Introduction to “if” and “if-else” blocks / Implementing basic decision- making in projects.

Lesson 4 : First animated bible story

Lesson 5 : Changing Backdrops / Changing Customs / Hide and show

Lesson 6 : Creating Image Effects / Animation / Make Music / if Statement

Lesson 7 : Broadcasting and Multiple Sprites

Lesson 8 : Combine previous skills to design a game.

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IMPORTANT: Please review PCA’s Extra-Curricular Programs Policy BEFORE registering.

To avoid any scheduling conflicts, here is the TIMETABLE at-a-glance.

Registration opens on Tuesday, September 1, 2026

THIS PROGRAM IS OFFERED TO GRADES 4 – 5

September 25 – December 4, 2026 (8 lessons)
Every Friday, 4:00pm – 5:30pm
* Please note there are no lessons on October 30 (PA Day), November 6 (PD Day), and November 20 (PD Day)

$255

While the Scratch language is fairly easy to use, fun, and addictive, the language is special for two main reasons:

1. Scratch encourages kids to learn then take risks to adapt what they’ve done.

2. While not everyone wants to be a programmer, everyone benefits from projects that teach creative problem solving.

The ability to imagine, create, play, and reflect are critical skills for young kids. At the conclusion of the sessions, students compile their work to create their own game they can publish and share. The student needs to have his/her Computer (Mac or Window) to create their scratch account before the first class.

Program Overview

Lesson 1 : Introduction to Scratch and its interface / Stage, Sprites, Blocks and Sprit area / Using motion blocks / Introduction to event blocks

Lesson 2 : Building a simple interactive project using events and sounds / Using loops for animation and repeated actions / Use Arrow Keys / Change Size.

Lesson 3 : Introduction to “if” and “if-else” blocks / Implementing basic decision- making in projects.

Lesson 4 : First animated bible story

Lesson 5 : Changing Backdrops / Changing Customs / Hide and show

Lesson 6 : Creating Image Effects / Animation / Make Music / if Statement

Lesson 7 : Broadcasting and Multiple Sprites

Lesson 8 : Combine previous skills to design a game.

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IMPORTANT: Please review PCA’s Extra-Curricular Programs Policy BEFORE registering.

To avoid any scheduling conflicts, here is the TIMETABLE at-a-glance.

Registration opens on Tuesday, September 1, 2026

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Mrs. Vivian Ibrahim’s journey began when she graduated from Computer Programming at Seneca College. Mrs. Ibrahim has worked as a free-lance web developer and moved towards teaching Robotics for various organizations. Finally, Mrs. Ibrahim opened her own school (Josiah Learning Centre) to teach students all about coding and robotics, equipping them to be successful professionals.