Rahul Pillai

(Fictional example — not a real testimonial) I like that the session centers on Scratch's video sensing so kids can make a Fruit Ninja-style game and explore sprite interactions and score tracking. The single-session format and clear activities (intro/demo, focused build, customization, playtesting) look good for grades 2–5. Mild note: families who prefer no webcam use or who want extra tinkering time might seek a follow-up, but the class outline looks engaging overall.

Great fit for ages 6–11 — my younger child felt welcome as a beginner and enjoyed sharing their Clicker game with classmates. The variety of weekly themes kept things fresh each session.

As a parent, I like that the final project, Scratchy’s Big Adventure, is framed as a way to combine earlier lessons into one interactive game. For a

We found the Video Sensing Bubble Popping project delightful; our child loved using motion to interact with the game. A little note: for absolute beginners the pace can be brisk, but the short projects make it easy to catch up.