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Our Taster Sessions are a great way to experience what it’s like to learn computer coding with Spark4Kids.
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Python Taster 4 Kids (age 11-17)
The Python Taster 4 Kids session is designed to give young learners aged 11-17 a sneak peek into the exciting world of Python programming in one session. Perfect for those who have experience with block-based languages like Scratch and are ready to take the next step into text-based coding, or those who have done text-based coding before but want to move onto intermediate and more advanced topics.
During this engaging and interactive taster session, attendees will explore the basics of Python: Learn how to use strings, variables, and if statements, interact with Python: Understand how to handle user input effectively.
By the end of the taster session, participants will have an understanding of what the full course entails, helping them decide if they want to continue their coding journey with the Python 4 Kids course.
Join us for a fun taster session that could be the start of your child’s coding adventure!
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Term-Time 2D Games Design 4 Kids (age 11-17)
The 2D Games Design 4 Kids course introduces kids to designing and coding 2D video games for computers, mobile devices, and the web.
Using the Stencyl tool and it’s built-in visual programming language, users drag and drop code from a palette of “code blocks”, snapping them in place and nesting within each other, enabling the creation of advanced logic from basic components. This course is a next step in progression after completing our “Coding 4 Kids” course.
This course is recommended for children who have extensive experience with block languages (such as Scratch) and want to branch into creating games for web, mobile and desktop using professional-level tools.
You can register for a free 2D Games Design Taster 4 Kids to experience a session before deciding if you want to register your child for the course.
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Term-Time 2D Games Design Taster 4 Kids (age 11-17)
The 2D Games Design Taster 4 Kids course introduces kids to designing and coding 2D video games for computers, mobile devices, and the web.
Using the Stencyl tool and it’s built-in visual programming language, users drag and drop code from a palette of “code blocks”, snapping them in place and nesting within each other, enabling the creation of advanced logic from basic components. This course is a next step in progression after completing our “Coding 4 Kids” course.
This course is recommended for children who have extensive experience with block languages (such as Scratch) and want to branch into creating games for web, mobile and desktop using professional-level tools.
The taster session will help attendees decide if they want to continue their coding journey with the 2D Games Design 4 Kids course.
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Term-Time Coding 4 Kids (ages 7-10)
The Coding 4 Kids course, formerly Scratch 4 Kids, is designed for children aged 8-11 who are taking their first steps in coding.
Attendees are introduced to Scratch, a procedural programming language invented at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology for teaching children the concepts of programming using visual blocks as the basic programming constructs. The coding environment within Scratch is both graphical and event-driven. The children manipulate on-screen objects (or sprites) that can be drawn or imported. Commands are grouped into ten categories which include “Motion”, “Sound”, “Pen”, “Data”, “Events”, and “Sensing” to name a few. Language commands are represented as visual blocks that snap together on a ‘coding canvas’ to form syntactically correct, complete programs.
This course is recommended for children aged 8-11, who are beginners or just starting out learning how to code.
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Term-Time Dev Squad (age 12+, invitation-only)
The Spark4Kids Dev Squad is an invitation-only course that extends the “Games Design 4 Kids” course, with a focus on building and releasing mobile games to the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
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Term-Time JavaScript 4 Kids (age 11-14)
JavaScript an ideal programming language for children progressing past the basics of coding, who want an introduction to programming on the web. This course is a next step in progression after completing our “Coding 4 Kids” course. This course is recommended for children aged 11-14 who are ready to progress on to text/keyword-based languages after having programmed “block” based languages (such as Scratch).
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Term-Time Kodu 4 Kids (ages 8-12)
The Kodu 4 Kids course is designed for children aged 8-12 who are taking their first steps in coding.
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Term-Time Python 4 Kids (age 11-17)
The Python 4 Kids course introduces attendees to a powerful, modern programming language that has a gentle learning curve along with lots of useful accompanying documentation. The nature of Python means you can write short programs really quickly, with the platform remaining flexible enough for its use to be limited only by the programmers imagination.
The simplicity of Python, does not impede its application as a serious programming language. In industry, Python is used in many famous organisations including NASA, Digg, Yelp, Google, DropBox, and Pinterest to name a few, and countless experienced programmers and security professionals use Python in their day-to-day work.
This course is recommended for children aged 11-17 who are ready to progress on to text/keyword-based languages after having programmed “block” based languages (such as Scratch).
You can register for a free Python Taster 4 Kids to experience a session before deciding if you want to register your child for the course.
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Term-Time Python Intro 4 Kids (age 8-11)
The Python Intro 4 Kids is a gentle introduction to Python – a widely used and powerful computer coding language.
This course is recommended for younger children aged 8-11 who are ready to progress on to text/keyword-based languages after having programmed “block” based languages (such as Scratch). Python is a highly versatile and simple programming language which is used by major companies and organisations such as NASA, Google and Instagram.
Python Intro 4 Kids is recommended for children aged 8-11 who are ready to progress on to text/keyword-based languages after having programmed using “block” based languages (such as Scratch 4 Kids).
You can register for a free Python Intro Taster 4 Kids to experience a session before deciding if you want to register your child for the course.
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Term-Time Python Intro Taster 4 Kids (age 8-11)
The Python Intro Taster 4 Kids is a gentle introduction to Python – a widely used and powerful computer coding language.
This course is recommended for younger children aged 8-11 who are ready to progress on to text/keyword-based languages after having programmed “block” based languages (such as Scratch). Python is a highly versatile and simple programming language which is used by major companies and organisations such as NASA, Google and Instagram.
Python Intro 4 Kids is recommended for children aged 8-11 who are ready to progress on to text/keyword-based languages after having programmed using “block” based languages (such as Scratch 4 Kids).
You can register for a free Python Intro 4 Kids to experience a session before deciding if you want to register your child for the course.
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Term-Time Tech 4 Little Kids (ages 5-7)
Our Tech 4 Little Kids course introduces 5-7 year olds to the basics of computer coding (sequence, selection and repetition), through interactive game-play, animation, story-telling and group coding.
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Term-Time Typing 4 Kids (age 11-17)
The Typing 4 Kids course is for children either looking to take their first steps in learning how to touch-type, or looking to improve on their existing typing skills.
Using a gamified approach to learning to type, the challenges start out simple and progressively become more advanced. Using games, levels, badges, stars and leader boards, children learn to type interactively, building up their muscle memory and increasing accuracy and word-speed. Good seating posture and hand-placement are strongly encouraged during the sessions, ensuring a comfortable experience all round. Note that these weekly sessions are led by a LIVE!, remote tutor who is able to provide attendees guidance in real-time, along with progress reviews during the sessions.
You can register for a free Typing Taster 4 Kids to experience a session before deciding if you want to register your child for the course.
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Term-Time Typing Intro 4 Kids (age 8-11)
The Typing Intro 4 Kids course is for children either looking to take their first steps in learning how to touch-type, or looking to improve on their existing typing skills.
Using a gamified approach to learning to type, the challenges start out simple and progressively become more advanced. Using games, levels, badges, stars and leader boards, children learn to type interactively, building up their muscle memory and increasing accuracy and word-speed. Good seating posture and hand-placement are strongly encouraged during the sessions, ensuring a comfortable experience all round. Note that these weekly sessions are led by a LIVE!, remote tutor who is able to provide attendees guidance in real-time, along with progress reviews during the sessions.
You can register for a free Typing Intro Taster 4 Kids to experience a session before deciding if you want to register your child for the course.
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Term-Time Typing Intro Taster 4 Kids (age 8-11)
The Typing Intro Taster 4 Kids course is for children either looking to take their first steps in learning how to touch-type, or looking to improve on their existing typing skills.
Using a gamified approach to learning to type, the challenges start out simple and progressively become more advanced. Using games, levels, badges, stars and leader boards, children learn to type interactively, building up their muscle memory and increasing accuracy and word-speed. Good seating posture and hand-placement are strongly encouraged during the sessions, ensuring a comfortable experience all round. Note that these weekly sessions are led by a LIVE!, remote tutor who is able to provide attendees guidance in real-time, along with progress reviews during the sessions.
The taster session will help attendees decide if they want to continue their coding journey with the Typing Intro 4 Kids course.
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Term-Time Typing Taster 4 Kids (age 11-17)
The Typing Taster 4 Kids course is for children either looking to take their first steps in learning how to touch-type, or looking to improve on their existing typing skills.
Using a gamified approach to learning to type, the challenges start out simple and progressively become more advanced. Using games, levels, badges, stars and leader boards, children learn to type interactively, building up their muscle memory and increasing accuracy and word-speed. Good seating posture and hand-placement are strongly encouraged during the sessions, ensuring a comfortable experience all round. Note that these weekly sessions are led by a LIVE!, remote tutor who is able to provide attendees guidance in real-time, along with progress reviews during the sessions.
The taster session will help attendees decide if they want to continue their coding journey with the Typing 4 Kids course.
