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We help your child enter the world of coding with our best Scratch programming courses. Classes are taught by experienced teachers knowledgeable about coding and passionate about teaching the next generation of digital creators. To provide a personalized experience, we maintain small class sizes, allowing our instructors to accommodate each child's pace and learning style.
The curriculum focuses on project-based learning, where students apply what they learn by working on their projects. This hands-on approach strengthens their understanding of coding concepts and gives them a sense of accomplishment as they bring their ideas to life.
Our Scratch classes take your child on a coding journey to enrich their learning experience and interest in technology. Here's what your child will get from our Scratch coding curriculum:
Strong Foundation in Coding: We start with the basics, ensuring every child understands the basic programming principles. Our curriculum is structured to move from simple concepts to more complex ones.
Hands-On Project Experience: Our classes emphasize hands-on learning. Your child will be immersed in creating their projects from the very beginning, from games to animation and interactive stories.
Enhanced Creative Expression: Scratch is an incredible tool for creative expression, and our classes are designed to maximize that potential. Students are encouraged to think outside the box, create original creations, and personalize their projects.
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills: Kids learn to solve problems methodically by coding with Scratch and develop critical thinking skills. They learn to debug their programs, which involves identifying and fixing errors.
Safe and Supportive Learning Environment: We pride ourselves on creating a supportive environment where children can freely express themselves, ask questions, and learn from mistakes.
Confidence and Digital Literacy: Children gain confidence in their abilities as they build their projects and overcome challenges. Our program also improves digital literacy, preparing them for a future where technology is important in every aspect of life.
Skill Assessment
We begin with an assessment of your child's current coding skills. This helps us understand their strong points and what they need to learn.
Customized Lesson Plan
Then, we create a personalized lesson plan. This plan is focuses on the areas they need the most help.
Coding Teaching
Then, we start teaching coding in an easy way. We use different methods to make sure your child understands and enjoys learning.
Concluding Progress Test
At the end of the program, we have a test to see how much your child has learned. This shows us what else they might need to work on.
1. Scratch Programming Basics: They'll start with the basics of Scratch, understanding how to navigate and use the Scratch interface to create simple projects.
2. Animation and Game Development: In this unit, children will learn to bring characters to life through animation, control movements, and respond to user input. The focus is on creating interactive stories and games.
3. Logical Thinking and Problem Solving: Our curriculum emphasizes logical thinking and problem-solving, where children learn to approach problems systematically. They will become familiar with sequences, loops, conditionals, and event handling.
4. Creativity in Digital Expression: Scratch is a powerful tool for creative expression. Your child will learn to use it as a canvas for their imagination, creating unique animations, stories, and games.
5. Understanding Algorithms and Coding Concepts: We introduce the fundamentals of algorithmic thinking, helping students understand how to structure their code for efficiency and effectiveness.
6. Resilience and Debugging Skills: Programming is not challenging, and students will inevitably encounter project errors. Our classes teach them debugging techniques, resilience, and understanding that mistakes are valuable to learning.
Knowledgeable & Passionate Coaches
At Genie Academy, we offer a team of knowledgeable and passionate coaches who prioritize your child's success.
Small Class Sizes
Our small class sizes ensure personalized attention, allowing us to implement our carefully designed curriculum based on the Genie Academy teaching philosophy.
Clear Communication and Curriculum Transparency
We believe in transparency. Your child brings home materials, and we keep you informed with regular feedback, Parent Coach conferences, and accessible student records on our Parent Portal.
Ongoing Course
At Genie Academy, we believe in providing the best learning experience for your child. Our experienced teachers are committed to helping children succeed in reading, writing, math, and coding.
Genie Academy coaches are committed to our mission of uncovering your student's genius. They are dedicated, passionate, exciting, and motivating. Our coaches are committed to making the Genie Academy experience fun for kids.
Improve your child’s reading and writing skills and get them started with coding.
Here are our core programs:
Genie Academy teaches students to enhance reading fluency and comprehension, focusing on phonics, vocabulary, and interpretation skills for various age groups.
Genie Academy students learn to develop their writing abilities, covering grammar, structure, and style, tailored to their grade level and creative or academic needs.
Coding classes are available at each of our New Jersey tutoring centers, including East Brunswick, Hillsborough, Marlboro, Plainsboro, South Plainfield, and South Brunswick.
Each child learns at a different speed. We encourage you to keep your child in the program for at least three months until they become proficient in visualization.
Genie Academy complements schoolwork because children develop a better understanding of math on the abacus than is possible with the traditional math curriculum in schools. Faced with stimulating challenges, children find that schoolwork becomes easier. Genie Academy also teaches how to solve word problems, which are traditionally the bane of every student’s existence.
Our team will evaluate your child to discover their strengths and weaknesses and provide an in-depth recommendation outline of what they need to ensure that they will succeed.