Coding: Scratch & Minecraft

Students learn to code computers using Scratch, Minecraft Education, and other popular programming languages.

What will the students learn in this class?
Block-based coding languages like Scratch are great for teaching core computer science concepts to young coders. Kids focus on learning logic and making apps and games. They are introduced to text-based coding languages such as Python, to prepare them for the next level.

Who Can Join?
Kids who get excited about technology and computers and want to learn about coding in a variety of digital projects using different coding languages. All backgrounds and levels are welcomed—no experience required.

Classes can be joined by beginner students and experienced students. Coding Lab Japan's custom curriculum is designed to scale to different levels, so beginner students learn the basics and start building a solid foundation in computer science skills while advanced students code more difficult challenges and learn new coding skills.

What are the benefits of this class?
Coding is a fundamental skill that will benefit kids in their future education and careers, from core sciences to the creative arts.

Some of the key benefits are:

• Learn to code computers and devices.
• Build a foundation of fundamental computer science skills.
• Learn computational thinking skills.
• Learn logic and problem-solving skills.
• Learn, use, and create algorithms.
• Gain experience with new technologies.
• Express themselves creatively.
• Build confidence and fearlessness with computers and technology.
• Have fun!

Upon course completion, students earn a certificate to mark their achievement.

Who will teach this class?
Coding Lab Japan is owned and operated by ex-Microsoft software engineers with over 30 combined years of experience. Our backgrounds are in computer science, mathematics, and education. We focus on teaching fundamental computer science skills in an innovative way to keep kids engaged with coding and STEM and having fun.

Details

Fall Term

• Sep 6–Dec 13 (13 classes; no class: Nov 22, Nov 29)
• Sat | 3:45–4:45pm | Ages 7–10 | ¥78,650

Winter Term

• Jan 10–Mar 14 (9 classes; no class: Feb 14)
• Sat | 3:45–4:45pm | Ages 7–10 | ¥54,450

Spring Term

• Apr 11–Jun 6 (8 classes; no class: May 2)
• Sat | 3:45–4:45pm | Ages 7–10 | ¥48,400