Introduction to Computational Thinking

By Vincent Mugisha Categories: Basics
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Course Prerequisite(s)

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What Your Child Will Learn

  • What coding is (giving instructions to a computer)

  • How to make characters move, talk, and play sounds

  • The importance of order (step-by-step instructions)

  • How to use loops (repeating actions automatically)

  • Key Scratch blocks: motion, looks, sound, and events (like “when key pressed”)


The 6 Projects

Your child will create exciting projects such as:

  1. Space Talk – make characters chat in space

  2. Catch the Bus – a fun chase game

  3. Find the Bug – spot and fix mistakes

  4. Silly Eyes – eyes that follow the mouse

  5. Surprise! Animation – an animation with unexpected fun

  6. I Made You a Book – create a digital flipbook


 Why Parents Choose Tangnest

  • Structured pathway → not random courses, but a clear foundation

  • Practical results → every child finishes with 6 real projects

  • Fun & engaging → children stay motivated through play-based learning

  • Future-ready → coding becomes as natural as reading and math


Parent Message:
“With Tangnest, your child doesn’t just play on a computer—they create with it. This first level builds the foundation for problem-solving, creativity, and confidence that lasts a lifetime.”

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What Will You Learn?

  • ✅ Understand basic coding concepts using block-based programming
  • ✅ Navigate the Scratch interface like a pro
  • ✅ Create and customize sprites, costumes, and backdrops
  • ✅ Use events to make characters move, talk, and respond to input
  • ✅ Build mini-games and interactive stories
  • ✅ Use loops, movement, and sound blocks
  • ✅ Think like a coder — breaking problems into step-by-step solutions
  • ✅ Share their projects confidently on the Scratch platform

Course Content

Meet Scratch: Code, Sprites & Fun!

  • What is Coding?
    03:18
  • What Is Scratch? (Why It’s Fun and Easy)
    03:56
  • Sprites and Scripts – Introduction to Characters and Basic Blocks
    05:27
  • Quiz: Intro to Scratch & Coding

What Is an Event in Scratch?

Space Talk

Catch The Bus

Find the bug

Silly Eyes

Surprise! animation

I made you a book

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