ScratchJr Coding for Kids ages 5 to 8 Level 1 2026

Name: ScratchJr Coding for Kids ages 5 to 8 Level 1 2026
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Empower your child's future: Code their first project in short step by step lessons.

Created byTyson Maly

Last updated 1/2026

English

What you'll learn

Code your very first computer program.
Master visual coding: learn to build interactive stories and games with visual code blocks.
Boost problem-solving: enhance your child's problem solving thought engaging coding tasks.
Project-based learning: support your child in coding a complete project from start to finish
Increase Digital Literacy: Boost your child's digital fluency through active coding.
Ignite Creativity: Unleash your child's creativity by designing unique ScratchJr characters.
Foster Resilience: Teach your child persistence by learning to work out bugs in their projects.

Course content

7 sections • 23 lectures • 38m total length

Course Overview1:04
What you will learn in this course
Algorithms2:24

Code Blocks2:21
In this lesson, you will code your first program using code blocks. Your lesson activity is to add two code blocks to the cat character and run it.
Naming Your Projects2:10
In this lesson you will learn how to name your projects. Your lesson activity is to name your project Knock knock joke.
Green Flag Block2:01
In this lesson you will learn about the green flag block. Your lesson activity is to add a green flag block to your project and run it.
Backgrounds1:13
In this lesson you will learn how to change backgrounds in your project. Your lesson activity is to change the background of your project.
Full Screen Mode1:10
In this lesson, you will learn about full screen mode. Your lesson activity is to run your project in full screen mode.

Adding Characters1:33
In this lesson you will learn how to add characters to your project. You lesson activity is to add a character to your project.
Deleting Characters1:05
In this lesson, you will learn how to delete characters from your project. Your lesson activity is to delete the character you added in the last lesson and replace it with a different character.
Changing Colors1:31
In this lesson you will learn how to change the color of your character. Your lesson activity is to change the color of one of your characters.
Naming Characters1:19
In this lesson, you will learn how to name characters in your project. Your lesson activity is to name both of the characters in your project.

Planning Your Project1:33
In this lesson you will learn strategies to help you create bigger projects. Your lesson activity is to choose a knock knock joke for your final project.
Disconnecting Blocks1:19
In this lesson you will learn how to disconnect blocks in the code area. Your lesson activity is to disconnect a block from your character then run your project.
Deleting Blocks1:16
In this lesson, you will learn how to delete blocks from the code area. Your lesson activity is to delete all the move blocks from your character.
The Grid2:43
In this lesson, you will learn how to use the grid to plan the movement of your characters. Your lesson activity is to use the grid to help you add move blocks to your characters so they move to the center of the stage.
Say Blocks2:20
In this lesson you will learn how to use say blocks to make your characters say things in speech bubbles. Your lesson activity is to add say blocks to your characters to say the knock knock joke you chose.
Wait Blocks2:40
In this lesson, you will learn how to use wait block to prevent your characters from talking at the same time. Your lesson activity is to add wait blocks to your characters so when they are telling the knock knock joke, they do not talk at the same time.
Final Project1:22
In this lesson we will review what you learned in the course. Your lesson activity is to complete the final project, the knock knock joke.

Requirements

Course requires an IPad or Android tablet.
An internet connection just to install the free application.
No coding experience needed.
This course is designed for beginners who have never coded before.

Description

Unleash your child's potential with this short, project-based coding course, tailored specifically for kids aged five to eight. The course transforms your child's learning into an exciting adventure that will sharpen their problem-solving skills. All you need is an iPad or Android tablet and an internet connection for initial app installation.

The course leverages a free, child-friendly app developed by experts at MIT. Each lesson, designed to be completed in 5 minutes or less. Each lesson builds progressively towards a final project, offering practice activities to reinforce what your child has learned. With this course, You will equip your little ones with the confidence and know-how to create their own coding projects.

As a parent, you'll value the opportunity to create lasting memories with your children through educational experiences. You'll appreciate that these bite-sized lessons fit neatly into your schedule, whether at home, school, the library, or in after-school programs. No coding experience is needed. By the end of this course, your child will have the skills needed to create their own coding projects.

I also understand that we are often short for time. I deliberately created this course to be something your can complete with activities in around 1 hour of time.

Who this course is for:

Kids ages 5 to 8 that have an interest in technology and creativity
This course is intended for purchase by adults.

ScratchJr Coding for Kids ages 5 to 8 Level 1 2026

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Course content

Introduction2 lectures • 3min

ScratchJr2 lectures • 4min

Projects2 lectures • 3min

The Basics5 lectures • 9min

Characters4 lectures • 5min

Knock knock joke project7 lectures • 13min

Bonus1 lecture • 1min

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