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InternationalGrades 6-8

Scratch Programming

Block-based coding with MIT's Scratch — build games and animations while learning core programming logic.

45-min sessions, weekly

Why a TutorA tutor

Scratch is a free, block-based visual programming language created by MIT specifically for kids — no typed code required, making it a common first step before text-based languages like Python. TutorA reviews tutors before they're matched, the same process used sitewide, and sessions are live and 1:1, positioned for Grades 6-8. Pricing is shown before you book.

What you’ll learn

  • Sprites, events and loops in Scratch
  • Building simple games and animations
  • Debugging by testing and iterating
$22/hr
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Scratch Programming FAQ

A free, block-based visual programming language created by MIT specifically for kids — no typed code required, which makes it a common first step before text-based languages like Python.

This subject is positioned for Grades 6-8, though younger and older kids can also benefit depending on prior experience.

Many kids move on to Python Basics or another beginner text-based language once they're comfortable with programming concepts.