Scratch training

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 * Dutch: Scratch training (NL)

Introduction
On this page you the Scratch community designs a Scratch training for parents and their children.

Process the following
The plan is to setup a collaboration with a public library and use the computers to explore Scratch.

Tips for trainers

 * Let your kid just explore the tools. They will learn new thinks themselves. Ask them what they learned and challenge them to try new things.
 * Until 10 years kids can play around in Scratch junior that is available on the iPad.
 * From 8-10 years old you can start exploring Scratch on http://scratch.mit.edu. Help them to create for example their own account. You can start with creating a Google account, because they need have an e-mail address. If you don't want this you can use your own e-mail address. But if you want to explore together it is more easy if you and your kid have their own environment.
 * Click on the green flag regularly
 * It doesn't work: If kids say it doesn't work, ask them what doesn't work. You want children to become self-learners and reflect on the work they have created.

Basics

 * Create a Scratch account. Go to https://scratch.mit.edu and create an account. You need to have an e-mail address to setup an account. So first create an e-mail address. You can also install the LastPass plugin so you can learn your kid more about safe passwords. If you need help, try to find info on YouTube or ask somebody in your family to help you.
 * Change the language. Click on the icon with the globe.
 * Learn how to draw a square, triangle and hexagone in Scratch.