CSToGo: Beginner Coding
Learn the fundamentals of coding through a series of beginner-friendly Scratch projects.
These challenges introduce students to programming concepts such as sequencing, events, animation, storytelling, and interactive design using Scratch’s visual programming environment.
Weekly Beginner Coding Challenges
Follow along with each video challenge at your own pace. These projects use Scratch to help students build coding confidence while creating games, stories, animations, and interactive projects.
Week 1: Get Moving with Computer Science
In this video, Eileen shows you how to use Scratch to create something that will get you moving.
Week 2: Earth Day Challenge
In this video, Tom shows you how to create a Scratch project in honor of Earth Day.
Week 3: Poetry Month Project
In this video, Marie shows you how to create a Scratch project in honor of Poetry Month.
Week 4: Teacher & Nurse Appreciation Project
In this video, Marie shows you how to create a Scratch project to show appreciation for teachers and nurses.
Week 5: Spring Celebration Project
In this video, Marie shows you how to create a Scratch project that reminds you of spring in honor of Mother’s Day.
Week 6: Story-Inspired Creation
In this video, Marie shows you how to create a Scratch project inspired by your favorite story.
Week 7: National Scavenger Hunt Day Challenge
In this video, Eileen shows you how to create a Scratch project in honor of National Scavenger Hunt Day.
Week 8: Autonomous Vehicle Day Project
In this video, Paul shows you how to create a Scratch project in honor of Autonomous Vehicle Day.
Week 9: Father’s Day Project
In this video, Paul shows you how to create a Scratch project in honor of Father’s Day.
Ready for the Next Challenge?
Continue building your coding skills with the Intermediate Coding track, featuring more advanced programming projects and concepts.