Course Curriculum

Little Coders –Curriculum

43 Hrs of live instruction. Each module builds on the last.

Lesson 1 — Welcome to Coding World
● Introduction to coding platforms
● What is an algorithm?
● Understanding sequencing and instructions
● Scratch warm-up activity
● Angry Birds activity
● Computational thinking basics

Lesson 2 — Maze Masters
● Step-by-step commands
● Maze puzzles and navigation logic
● Planning before coding
● Understanding events and actions
● Predicting program outcomes

Lesson 3 — Debug Detective
● Spot mistakes in patterns
● Fix maze bugs
● Learn debugging habits
● Testing and improving solutions
● Finding and correcting logical errors

Lesson 4 — Everyday Algorithms
● Real-life algorithms: planting a seed
● Bee sequencing challenge
● Turn routines into code
● Understanding inputs and outputs
● Breaking big problems into smaller steps

Lesson 5 — Drawing with the Artist
● Sequencing shapes
● Coding patterns
● Connect coding with math
● Introduction to coordinates and direction
● Pattern recognition activities

Lesson 6 — Repeat Like a Pro
● Repeat blocks
● Treasure hunt with loops
● Angry Bird challenge
● Understanding efficiency in coding
● Repeating actions with fewer instructions

Lesson 7 — Nested Loop Lab
● Loops inside loops
● Bee collects nectar
● Shape patterns
● Creating repeated designs
● Understanding complex repetitions

Lesson 8 — Smart Decisions with If/Else
● Real-life conditions
● Harvesting challenge
● Bee logic puzzles
● Decision-making in programs
● Interactive problem-solving activities

Lesson 9 — Variables Unlock Creativity
● Variables made simple
● Artist with changing values
● Design challenge
● Store and update information
● Introduction to score tracking

Lesson 10 — Play Lab Fun
● Variables with characters
● Flappy Bird coding
● Interactive scenes
● Event-driven programming
● Character interactions

Lesson 11 — Functions Save Time
● Bee challenge
● Artist functions
● Reusable code blocks
● Organizing code efficiently
● Custom instructions and procedures

Lesson 12 — Minecraft Coding Quest I
● Loops in Minecraft
● Hero journey
● Problem-solving missions
● Pattern-based movement

Lesson 13 — Minecraft Coding Quest II
● Aquatic voyage
● Adventurer challenges
● Conditions and logic puzzles
● Strategy-based coding activities

Lesson 14 — While Loop Adventures
● While loops through stories
● Farmer challenge
● Play Lab scenes
● Repeating until a goal is reached
● Interactive loop challenges

Lesson 15 — Sprite Lab Stories● Create sprites
● Add behaviors
● Build a mini story
● Events and animations
● Character interactions

Lesson 16 — Virtual Pet Studio
● Design a pet
● Add interactions
● User-controlled actions
● Variables for pet needs
● Interactive feedback systems

Lesson 17 — Talk to Your Program
● Text and prompts
● User input mini project
● Ask-and-answer interactions
● Personalized responses

Lesson 18 — Collector Games Challenge
● Carrot collector
● Star collector
● Gem hunter scoring
● Collision detection basics
● Score tracking systems

Lesson 19 — Dance Party Finale
● Music and movement coding
● Animated celebration
● Event-based actions
● Creative coding showcase

Lesson 20 — Meet Scratch
● Sprites
● Backdrops
● Costumes
● Motion blocks
● Understanding the Scratch interface
● Introduction to events

Lesson 21 — Move and Explore
● Keypress movement
● Coordinates made simple
● Sprite navigation
● Interactive movement activities

Lesson 22 — Story Makers
● Sprite conversations
● Imaginary stories
● Broadcasting messages
● Scene transitions
● Storytelling with code

Lesson 23 — Mini Game Arcade
● Freeze game
● Little drummer
● Pong game
● Game mechanics basics
● Interactive gameplay logic

Lesson 24 — Loops and Forever Fun
● Repeat blocks
● Forever loops
● Jump and dance project
● Continuous animations
● Smart looping strategies

Lesson 25 — If This, Then That
● Conditionals
● Operators
● Touch logic
● Collision-based decisions
● Interactive game responses

Lesson 26 — Ask and Answer
● User input
● Chocolate challenge
● Personalized interactions
● Data collection through inputs

Lesson 27 — Variables in Action
● Calculator project
● Score tracking
● Counters and game points
● Dynamic value updates

Lesson 28 — Maze Challenge
● Maze game
● Dino jump
● Collision detection
● Player controls
● Game rule creation

Lesson 29 — Pen Magic
● Draw with code
● Follow mouse pointer
● Coordinate systems
● Creative pattern generation

Lesson 30 — Guessing Games
● Number guessing game
● Reverse counting
● Random numbers
● Logic-building challenges

Lesson 31 — Lists and Game Logic
● Rock Paper Scissors
● Lists vs variables
● Storing multiple values
● High-score systems
● Data organization activities

Lesson 32 — Cloning Power
● Create clones
● Snake game
● Dynamic object generation
● Obstacle creation systems
● Endless gameplay mechanics

Lesson 33 — Final Scratch Challenge
● Alarm and timer
● Odd/even logic
● Multiplication table
● Functions and custom blocks
● Integrated coding challenge

Lesson 34 — Meet App Builder
● What makes an app?
● Screens and components
● First button app
● Introduction to user interfaces

Lesson 35 — Buttons That Talk
● Click events
● Label changes
● Reaction apps
● Event-driven programming

Lesson 36 — Design Your First Screen
● Colors
● Layout
● App design basics
● User experience fundamentals

Lesson 34 — Meet App Builder
● What makes an app?
● Screens and components
● First button app
● Introduction to user interfaces

Lesson 35 — Buttons That Talk
● Click events
● Label changes
● Reaction apps
● Event-driven programming

Lesson 36 — Design Your First Screen
● Colors
● Layout
● App design basics
● User experience fundamentals

Lesson 40 — Screen Navigation
● Move between screens
● Create menu apps
● App flow design
● Navigation logic

Lesson 41 — Smart Utility Apps
● Calculator app
● Unit converter
● Using operators
● Real-world app development

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