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Development of logical and algometric thinking among the youngest students.
#from 5 years
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Basics of computer literacy and programming on

ScratchJr, Scratch and Minecraft Turtle

Ideal for the youngest students aged 5-6 years
Basics of computer literacy
1-3
lessons
Scratch Junior
10-15
lessons
Minecraft Junior
10-15
lessons
Preparation for Scratch
10-15
lessons
1
Introduction to the computer
Introduction to computer devices, features of the computer mouse. Introduction to the Internet. Rules of behavior on the Internet. Programmer and programming. Algorithms, commands, programs. Visual programming languages.
2
Introduction to programs and algorithms
The student learns about programming, a program, programmers, principles of program management, a team, an algorithm, programming languages and visual programming.
3
Introduction to Scratch Junior
Scratch Junior is a children's introductory programming language similar to the Lego constructor - scripts are assembled from multicolored 'bricks' - blocks. Allows to create cartoons, fairy tales and games even at the youngest age of 5 years.
• Controlling the character and changing its appearance • Introduction to the ScratchJr graphic editor • Creating a background, switching between backgrounds • Creating sounds and voicing a character • Coordinate plane • Compilation of a loop algorithm • An infinite loop in programming • Switching between characters, passing messages • Creating a cartoon • Creating a game
4
Introduction to Minecraft TLAUNCHER Forge 1.7.10
Minecraft TLAUNCHER Forge 1.7.10 is not just entertainment, but real programming training from the ground up. Modeling of 2D and 3D constructions, controlling a virtual hero Turtle. Development of spatial-logical thinking and application of basic programming concepts.
• Controlling the character and virtual hero Turtle • Modeling of 2D and 3D structures • Construction using linear algorithms and loops • Nested loops • Algorithms with a condition • Variables • Random numbers • Coordinates
5
Introduction to Scratch
Scratch is a visual programming environment. There, students control sprites, creating the first cartoons, animations and simple games.
• Creation of linear algorithms • Controlling the character using the keyboard and computer mouse • Introduction to the Scratch graphic editor • Working with the costume and background • Coordinate plane • Creating an animation • Loops without condition • Endless loops • Conditions • Loops with a condition • Variables • Creating games
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Find a common language with any child, which makes ScratchJR education more effective
Learn how to work on the computer

Your child will get the skill of how to use the computer through the GCompris program.
Develop logical and creative skills

During this course children make linear and cyclical algorithms and work in graphic editor programs, can even play games and cartoons which help develop logical and creative thinking.
Get a basic coding experience

The course “Scratch Junior” is very simple and easy to understand for children from 5 years old. The students can learn how to work in 3 different programming environments: ScratchJr, Scratch and Minecraft.
Benefits of the classes
• Operating System: Windows 8/8.1/10 x64, Mac OS 10.12 or later;
• Installed browser Google Chrome;
• RAM: 4 GB (recommended 8 GB);
• Processor 2-core with a clock frequency of 2.2 GHz (preferably 4-core if possible);
• Hard disk space: at least 4-6 GB of free hard disk space;
• Screen resolution: preferably 1280x800 pixels;
• Microphone or headset;
• Speakers;
• Internet connection from 1 Mbps.
System requirements