Live 1:1 Scratch classes · Ages 7–10
Scratch coding for kids: live 1:1 classes for ages 7 to 10
Your child makes their own games and animations in Scratch, with one mentor who helps the moment they get stuck. They build something in every class.
Free 40-minute class, live and one-to-one. No payment. No card.
From the Educifly team: 500+ students taught one-to-one online.
Educifly’s Scratch coding classes are live, one-to-one online classes for kids aged 7 to 10, for families anywhere in the world. Kids make games and animations in Scratch, a free coding tool made at MIT, with their own mentor. Younger children, 5 to 7, start with ScratchJr and off-screen puzzles. The first class is free.
What is Scratch coding?
Scratch is a free coding language where kids snap blocks together instead of typing code. Each block is a command, like “move 10 steps” or “play sound”. Kids stack the blocks to make characters move, talk, score points and react.
Scratch was made by the Lifelong Kindergarten group at the MIT Media Lab. It is now run by the Scratch Foundation, a nonprofit. The Foundation says about 200 million kids create on Scratch, and it’s free for everyone.
Scratch uses the same big ideas as Python and most other languages: loops, if-then rules, variables and events. Typing mistakes can’t break the program, so kids spend their time on thinking, not spelling.
Scratch or ScratchJr: which is right for my child?
Made for
Ages 5–7
Ages 8–16
Usually 12 and up
Reading needed
No, blocks are pictures
Some, blocks have short words
Yes, plus typing
What kids make
Short stories, simple moving characters
Games, animations, quizzes
Games, data charts, AI
On the Educifly pathway
Level 0
Levels 1 and 2
Levels 8 and 9
A 7-year-old who reads well can start Scratch early. A 9-year-old who finds reading hard may take Level 1 more slowly. The mentor checks this in the free class.
What will my child make in Scratch classes?
Kids make chase games and talking stories in Level 1, then bigger games with scores, levels and lives in Level 2. These are the early levels on the Educifly pathway, and each one has 12 projects.
Level 0: Little Thinkers
5–7 (KG–Grade 1)
Tools: ScratchJr, plus off-screen puzzles
What they make, for example: Picture stories, a character that moves when tapped, step-by-step instruction games away from the screen
Level 1: Visual Coding Foundations
7–9 (Grades 2–4)
Tools: Scratch
What they make, for example: First games and animations, like a chase game or a talking-pet story
Level 2: Visual Coding Mastery
8–10 (Grades 3–5)
Tools: Scratch
What they make, for example: Bigger games with scores, levels and lives
Ages are only a guide. The mentor places your child by what they can do, not just their age. You can see all 13 levels on one page.
What does a child learn in Scratch?
In Scratch, kids learn the core ideas of coding by using them in their own games. This table shows each idea, the Scratch block that teaches it, and what it does in a game.
Events
“when green flag clicked”
Starts the game when you press go
Loops
“forever” or “repeat 10”
Keeps the cat walking, or makes it jump 10 times
Conditions
“if touching wall, then”
Takes away a life when you crash
Variables
“change score by 1”
Keeps the score
Messages
“broadcast”
Tells another character it’s their turn
These are the same ideas Python uses. They’re just easier to see as blocks.
Kids also learn to think in steps. Before they code, they plan: what should happen first, what happens next, and what happens if something goes wrong. It’s the same skill that helps in maths and science.
Is Scratch safe for kids?
Yes. Scratch is free, and a project stays private until someone clicks Share. Until then, Scratch shows a note saying the project is not shared, so only you can see it.
Scratch also has an online community where kids can share and remix projects. The Scratch Team works with that community to keep it friendly and respectful.
Kids can use Scratch without an account and save projects to the computer. A free Scratch account lets them save online.
In our classes, your child doesn’t have to share anything in public. Whether to share a project is your call. From Level 0, kids also learn what’s safe to share online and why.
When is my child ready to move on from Scratch?
Most kids are ready to move past Scratch at about 9 to 11. Look for these signs:
They build games on their own, without a tutorial.
Their Scratch projects are getting big and messy.
They ask how “real” apps and games are made.
On the Educifly pathway, kids don’t jump straight from Scratch to typed code. After Level 2, they use blocks to make AI projects in Level 3, and real Android apps in Levels 4 and 5. Typed code starts with websites in Level 7. Then comes Python in Levels 8 and 9.
See where that leads: AI classes for kids and Python classes for kids.
Why take Scratch classes when Scratch is free?
Scratch is free, and some kids learn a lot alone with its tutorials. A class helps the children who don’t.
Cost
Free
Lower per class
Highest of the three
Help when stuck
You, or a video
When the teacher is free
Straight away
Pace
Your child’s
The group’s
Your child’s
A plan
Your child picks
The course’s plan
A level plan with 12 projects
Finishing
Many projects stay half done
Depends on the class
12 finished projects every level
A mentor makes the biggest difference when your child:
gets stuck and gives up,
copies tutorials but can’t make their own game,
or jumps between ideas and never finishes one.
Who teaches the Scratch classes, and is it safe?
Scratch classes are taught by experienced coding teachers with computer science or engineering degrees. Your child keeps the same mentor for the whole level.
Every mentor is trained on the Educifly pathway and background-checked.
Classes run live in Educifly’s own online classroom.
You’re welcome to sit in on any class.
Kids learn what’s safe to share online from Level 0.
How much do Scratch coding classes cost?
Levels 0 and 1 cost ₹750 a class including GST, in packs of 8. Level 2 and up are priced after a free trial class. You pay per class, and you can stop after any pack.
Free trial class
40 minutes, live and one-to-one. Your child makes a mini-project, and the mentor finds the right level. No payment, no card.
Levels 0 and 1
₹750 a class including GST, booked in packs of 8 (₹6,000). This is our launch price, and it will go up as we grow.
Level 2 and up
We share the exact price per class after the trial, before you commit to anything.
Outside India
We quote you in your own currency after the free class.
Each class is one hour, once or twice a week. Most children finish a level in 10 to 20 classes.
Who are these Scratch classes for?
Educifly’s Scratch classes are for kids aged 7 to 10, from first-timers to kids who’ve tried Scratch alone and got stuck.
The game lover, 7 to 10
They’d rather make a game than play one. Now they can.
The quiet starter
They need one patient adult, not a busy group. Level 1 assumes nothing.
The kid who’s tried Scratch alone
They’ve played with it, but get stuck. A mentor helps them finish real games.
Not the right fit if you want a holiday camp or a group class. If your child is 12 or older and new to coding, they’ll usually start higher up the pathway.
Questions parents ask about Scratch coding for kids
What age is Scratch for?
Scratch is made for ages 8 to 16, and ScratchJr for ages 5 to 7, according to their makers. On the Educifly pathway, Scratch is Levels 1 and 2, for ages 7 to 10. A 7-year-old who reads well can start Scratch early.
Is Scratch free?
Yes. Scratch is free for everyone, from the Scratch Foundation, a nonprofit. You pay Educifly for the live classes and the mentor, not for Scratch.
Is Scratch real coding?
Yes. Scratch teaches the same ideas as Python: loops, conditions, variables and events. The blocks make those ideas easy to see, and typing mistakes can’t break the program.
How long does it take to learn Scratch?
Your child makes something in the very first class. Most children finish a level in 10 to 20 one-hour classes. Two levels of Scratch take most kids from a first game to bigger games with scores and levels.
What do we need at home?
A laptop or computer with a webcam and a steady internet connection. Scratch runs in a web browser.
What comes after Scratch?
On the Educifly pathway, AI projects with blocks come next (Level 3), then Android apps (Levels 4 and 5). Typed code starts with websites (Level 7) and Python (Levels 8 and 9).
Can I sit in on a class?
Yes. You’re welcome to sit in on any class, and every class is recorded.
What if it’s not working for us?
If the mentor isn’t the right fit, tell us and we’ll match your child with a new one, free. You’re never locked in. You can stop after any pack.
See your child make their first Scratch game in 40 minutes
Book the free class. Your child meets their mentor and makes a small project. You find the right level and get the price. Then you decide.
Ages 7–10 · Live and one-to-one · No payment needed