ScratchJr coding course for kids ages 5–8 • iPad / Android tablet
If Your Child Is Already on a Tablet… Make It “Better Screen Time” in 30 Minutes
A short, step-by-step ScratchJr course (lessons are 2 minutes or less) that helps kids ages 5–8 build
real projects, sharpen creative problem solving, and gain confidence — without parents needing tech skills.
⏱️ 30 minutes total
🎬 Lessons ≤ 2 minutes
🧩 Project-based
🎯 Final project: Knock-knock joke
📱 iPad / Android tablet only
Pricing on Udemy can vary due to promotions.
Built for ages 5–8. Parents only need to know how to install the app. The course shows everything step by step.
What’s a great coding course for kids ages 5–8?
Answer: A great coding course for ages 5–8 is no-reading, short, and
project-based—so kids can succeed quickly and parents don’t need tech skills.
This ScratchJr course is designed for busy families and educators. Kids build real mini projects in every lesson,
then finish with a fun, shareable final project.
- 30 minutes total with 2-minute lessons
- Project-based: a mini project every lesson
- Final project: a coded knock-knock joke
- Parent-simple: install the app, then follow the steps
- Device: iPad or Android tablet
Best coding classes for kids (especially age 5–8)
Answer: For ages 5–8, the best coding classes are visual, no-reading, and
short—because kids learn fastest when they can build something immediately.
If you’re searching for “coding for a 6 year old”, “coding for kindergarten”, or “ScratchJr lessons”,
this page is built for that exact stage.
- Quick start: 30 minutes total
- Short lessons: 2 minutes or less
- Better screen time: kids create instead of consume
- No complex computer skills: step-by-step
- Tablet only: iPad / Android tablet
Don’t want another “cute app” that teaches nothing?
Learn what your child will achieve even if you don’t watch the video.
The problem
- Most “coding for kids” is too long for young attention spans
- Too much reading
- Parents end up being the teacher
- Kids follow steps… but don’t understand why
The simple shift
Passive screen time → Active creation
Kids build problem-solving by making something real.
| Passive | Active (this course) |
|---|---|
| Watches | Creates |
| Consumes | Builds a project |
| Forgets | Explains what they made |
The mechanism
The 3-step ScratchJr Quick-Start
- See it: watch a 2-minute lesson
- Build it: complete a tiny project
- Change it: experiment + fix mistakes
What you get (the stack)
ScratchJr Coding for Kids (Ages 5–8)
- 30 minutes total (designed for busy parents)
- Lessons are 2 minutes or less
- Project-based: a mini project every lesson
- Final project: knock-knock joke
Pricing on Udemy can vary due to promotions; you’ll see current pricing on the Udemy page.
What kids gain
- Creative problem solving
- Confidence from quick wins
- Sequencing and cause-and-effect thinking
- Debugging mindset (“why didn’t it work?”)
- Early engineering habits (try → test → improve)
Device requirements (important)
Works on
- iPad (including older models)
- Android tablets (including older models)
Does not work on
- Chromebook
- Kindle
- Desktop/laptop-only setups
This course is tablet-first to keep ScratchJr simple for ages 5–8.
Teacher proof (classroom-tested)
Meet your instructor
Ty Maly — computer engineer who has taught coding and robotics classes in his free time at his kids’ Montessori school.
Built to help beginners get up to speed quickly with ScratchJr — without requiring parents to be “tech people.”
Fast credibility (skimmable)
- Hands-on and age appropriate
- Encouraged questions, mistakes, and experimentation
- Even the youngest first graders could keep up
- Students became more confident with programming
“Hands-on and age appropriate… students became more confident”
“As a teacher, getting students engaged in computer programming can be challenging and overwhelming.
Without having a background in this area, it’s hard to properly present this type of work within the classroom.
By working with students on the Scratch program, Tyson allowed my students to gain a better understanding of programming,
and they are now interested in learning more about it… Tyson created presentations that
were hands-on and age appropriate. His love for computer programming and working with children was evident…”
“Even the youngest first graders could keep up”
“Coding is predicted to be one of the most important job skills of the future, but teaching my students how to code was a daunting task…
With not much experience or background knowledge in computer science, I was not quite sure where to start… Tyson’s lessons were enjoyable, engaging,
and age-appropriate. His knack for simplifying advanced concepts made it possible for even the youngest first graders to keep up…”
Every child is different
There’s no risk in trying
What works for one child may not work for another.
That’s why you don’t have to commit blindly.
If this course isn’t a fit for your family,
Udemy’s refund policy makes it easy to step away.
Refund eligibility and terms are governed by Udemy.
FAQ
Does my child need to read?
No. This course is built for young kids and teaches step-by-step using ScratchJr’s visual blocks.
Do I need any coding or computer skills?
No. Parents only need to know how to install the app; the course demonstrates everything clearly.
How long does it take?
33 minutes total. Lessons are 2 minutes or less and each includes a short hands-on project.
What devices work?
iPad or Android tablet (older models are fine). This course does not support Chromebook or Kindle.
What will my child build?
Mini projects every lesson leading to a final “knock-knock joke” project your child can share.