A Young Storyteller
Loves characters, comics, or make-believe and wants them to move and talk on screen.
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Scratch Coding Classes for Kids
The friendliest first coding course — games, stories, and animation with live mentors
- Scratch Stage, sprites, Motion, Looks & Events from day one
- Catch the Cat, Maze Escape, Fruit Catcher & Space Shooter
- Conditions, loops, variables, broadcasts & game states
- 28 live sessions of project-based Scratch classes
Free session — no card required
6 Game ProjectsLearning outcomes
By the end of Scratch, your child will have:
- Created an interactive story where a character moves, talks, changes costumes, and responds to the player
- Coded playable games — Catch the Cat, Maze Escape, Fruit Catcher, and Space Shooter — with scores, lives, and keyboard controls
- Designed, debugged, and presented a multi-level adventure capstone using broadcasts, variables, and game states
- Animates sprites, backdrops, and interactive stories
- Codes games with keyboard controls, scores, and lives
- Uses conditions, loops, variables, and broadcasts
- Builds and presents a multi-level adventure capstone
This course is for your child if they are:
A First-Time Coder
New to programming and needs colourful blocks instead of typing syntax.
A Game Player
Wants to build chase games, mazes, and shooters instead of only playing them.
A Future Python Learner
Ready to master sequences, conditions, and loops visually before moving to typed code.
Curriculum journey
Module-by-module curriculum
Tap each module to explore topics, practice activities, and the game your child will build — from a first talking sprite to a multi-level adventure capstone across 28 live sessions.
Module 1 · 4 sessions
Module 1: Scratch Studio & First Story
Goal: Get comfortable with the Scratch interface and make a character that moves, talks, and changes scenes.
Topics
- Scratch interface, Stage, sprites, and backdrops
- Basic blocks: Motion, Looks, and Events
- Move a sprite, change backdrop, and make a sprite speak
- Simple costume swaps and beginner animation
Projects
- Project 1
My First Interactive Story — a character that moves around a scene, talks, changes costumes, and interacts with the user
Full syllabus
Scratch syllabus at a glance
Week-by-week style overview of modules, topics, projects, and typical live-class time — so parents know exactly what their child will learn. Typical full-course pace: 28 live sessions.
| Module | Focus | Duration | Topics covered | Projects / activities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scratch Studio | 4 sessions | Scratch interface, Stage, sprites, and backdrops; Basic blocks: Motion, Looks, and Events; Move a sprite, change backdrop, and make a sprite speak; Simple costume swaps and beginner animation | My First Interactive Story — a character that moves around a scene, talks, changes costumes, and interacts with the user |
| 2 | Catch the Cat | 4 sessions | Sequences, Events, Motion, and Looks; Keyboard controls and sprite movement; Costume changes and walk-cycle animations; Basic player–sprite interaction | Catch the Cat — player controls a character and tries to catch a moving cat |
| 3 | Maze Escape | 5 sessions | Conditions and decision-making; if and if-else blocks; Sensing: touching sprite, touching colour, keyboard; Operators for comparisons and simple logic | Maze Escape Game — navigate a character through a maze while avoiding walls and reaching the destination |
| 4 | Fruit Catcher | 5 sessions | repeat and forever loops; Variables for score, lives, and timers; Falling objects and catch / miss game logic; Increasing difficulty as the score grows | Fruit Catcher — catch falling fruits, increase score for correct catches, and lose points or lives when objects are missed |
| 5 | Space Shooter | 5 sessions | Broadcasts and communication between sprites; Multiple sprites working as a team; Start / restart screens and level changes; Score, lives, and advanced game-state interactions | Space Shooter — control a spaceship, shoot enemies, maintain score and lives, and move between game states |
| 6 | Adventure Game | 5 sessions | Project integration: movement, conditions, loops, variables, scoring, lives, broadcasts, and animations; Game design: levels, win/lose states, and player experience; Build → test → debug → improve → present; Advanced Scratch habits: naming sprites, comments, and tidy scripts | Final Capstone: Adventure Game — a multi-level game combining movement, conditions, loops, variables, scoring, lives, broadcasts, and animations |
Sample projects
Projects students build in Scratch
Screenshots and walkthroughs from mentor-guided Scratch builds — so parents can see the kind of work kids ship.
My First Interactive Story
A character moves around a scene, talks with say/think bubbles, switches costumes, and reacts when the player clicks or presses a key — first Motion, Looks, and Events.
- Sprites
- Motion
- Looks
- Events
Catch the Cat & Maze Escape
A chase game with keyboard controls and costume animation, then a maze where touching walls or colours triggers if/if-else decisions — sensing and operators in action.
- Keyboard
- Sensing
- if / if-else
- Operators
Fruit Catcher, Space Shooter & Adventure capstone
Falling-fruit scoring with timers and lives, a spaceship shooter with broadcasts and level changes, then a multi-level adventure game students test, debug, and present.
- Loops
- Variables
- Broadcasts
- Game design
Prerequisites & who can join
No prior coding experience needed. Designed for Class 3–8 beginners. A laptop or desktop with a modern browser (Scratch runs in Chrome/Edge/Safari), webcam, and stable internet is enough to start.
- Grade range
- Class 3 to 8
- Estimated duration
- 28 live sessions
- Class format
- Live online with GeekashramJr mentors
Pricing1:1 PERSONALIZED 3 STUDENTS 5 STUDENTS
Scratch class pricing
All plans include live mentor-led sessions, hands-on projects, and parent updates. Prices shown in INR with approximate USD for international families — switch currency on the pricing page (USD / GBP / AED / CAD / SGD). Try free session before choosing a plan.
Super Mentors
₹999 per session
Personal attention & fastest progress
View plan details →Champions
₹799 per session
Small-group learning with peers
View plan details →Explorers
₹499 per session
Structured batch at lowest price
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Scratch — frequently asked questions
Straight answers for parents comparing live Scratch classes, syllabus depth, projects, and pricing.
What does GeekashramJr's Scratch course cover?
GeekashramJr's Scratch course teaches Class 3–8 students block-based coding through six live modules: Scratch studio basics, keyboard-controlled games, conditions and sensing, loops with scores and timers, broadcasts and game states, and a multi-level adventure capstone. Across 28 live sessions, children build an interactive story, Catch the Cat, Maze Escape, Fruit Catcher, Space Shooter, and a final adventure game — learning sequences, events, Motion, Looks, if/if-else, loops, variables, and sprite communication with live mentor support.
What does the Scratch syllabus include?
Scratch is taught live module by module (28 live sessions). Parents can review the full syllabus table on this page — topics, projects, and typical session time per module — plus download the curriculum brochure.
What projects will my child build in Scratch?
Students complete mentor-guided projects throughout the course. By the end they typically have: Created an interactive story where a character moves, talks, changes costumes, and responds to the player; Coded playable games — Catch the Cat, Maze Escape, Fruit Catcher, and Space Shooter — with scores, lives, and keyboard controls; Designed, debugged, and presented a multi-level adventure capstone using broadcasts, variables, and game states. Sample project screenshots and walkthroughs are shown above.
What are the prerequisites for Scratch?
Scratch is for students in Class 3 to 8 (Class 3 to 12 at GeekashramJr). No prior coding experience needed. Designed for Class 3–8 beginners. A laptop or desktop with a modern browser (Scratch runs in Chrome/Edge/Safari), webcam, and stable internet is enough to start.
How much do Scratch classes cost at GeekashramJr?
GeekashramJr Explorers starts at ₹499 per session (Up to 5 students), Champions is ₹799 per session (Up to 3 students), and Super Mentors 1:1 is ₹999 per session. Try free session for current offers.
Are Scratch classes live or recorded?
Classes are live online with GeekashramJr mentors — not passive video courses. Students get real-time feedback, debugging help, and project reviews in every session.
Is Scratch a good first coding language for kids?
Yes. Scratch uses colourful drag-and-drop blocks so Class 3–8 beginners learn sequences, loops, conditions, and events without typing errors. Students build games and stories they can play immediately, which is why we recommend Scratch before Python for younger learners.
What games will my child build in the Scratch course?
Students build six projects: an interactive story, Catch the Cat, Maze Escape, Fruit Catcher, Space Shooter, and a multi-level Adventure Game capstone — covering movement, sensing, scores, lives, broadcasts, and game states.
Does my child need to type code in Scratch classes?
No. Scratch is block-based. Mentors teach Motion, Looks, Events, Control, Sensing, and Variables by snapping blocks together in the official Scratch editor in the browser — no prior typing or English spelling pressure.
What comes after Scratch at GeekashramJr?
When your child can finish Scratch games confidently — usually Class 5–7 — they can move to Python with AI or Web Development. Mentors use the free session to recommend the next track based on typing comfort and interest.
Still not convinced? Try free session and see the difference yourself
Try a free Scratch session for students Class 3 to 12. Meet a mentor, see the teaching style, and get a personalized plan for your child.