Kids in Tech

Build Games with Scratch

Make a real video game in one sitting

Written and taught by Ms Laura Jennings

Children's Coding Teacher

Using Scratch's colourful blocks, kids build their own playable game with scores, levels and sound effects, guided live by a teacher who makes every step a win.

What this course covers

• Sprites, stages and costumes from scratch
• Movement controls with keyboard events
• Scoring, timers and winning and losing
• Adding sound effects and music
• Publishing your game so friends can play it

About the author

Ms Laura Jennings

Children's Coding Teacher

Laura specialises in making a child's first hour of code feel like play. Her classes are patient, colourful and full of small wins.

Expertise

ScratchPython for kidsGame designPrimary computing

Experience

10 years teaching computing in primary schools and after school coding clubs, with over 2,000 young learners taught.

Who it is for

Kids aged 7 to 12 who love games and want to make their own.