Junior Explorer
A fun introduction to technology and creativity. Build games, tell digital stories, and discover how technology shapes our world.
Program Info
3 months
36
5-8
Yes
About This Program
This program is designed for children aged 5-8. It is split into three tiers of 12 lessons each — 10 core plus 2 bonus — covering essential skills for the digital age.
What You'll Get
- Live online sessions with expert instructors
- Hands-on projects and activities
- Course materials and resources
- Certificate of completion
Course Curriculum
Basic 12 lessons
Tech Detectives: HARDWARE vs SOFTWARE
Tech Detectives: HARDWARE vs SOFTWARE · 60 min
The Step-by-Step Puzzle: ALGORITHMS
The Step-by-Step Puzzle: ALGORITHMS · 60 min
The Looping Machine: REPETITION
The Looping Machine: REPETITION · 60 min
Command the System: SPATIAL LOGIC
Command the System: SPATIAL LOGIC · 60 min
Catch the Bug! Intro to DEBUGGING
Catch the Bug! Intro to DEBUGGING · 60 min
Bonus: Smart Home VIRTUAL TOUR 🎁
Bonus: Smart Home VIRTUAL TOUR · 45 min
How Machines See: Intro to SENSORS
How Machines See: Intro to SENSORS · 60 min
Spot the Difference: PATTERN RECOGNITION
Spot the Difference: PATTERN RECOGNITION · 60 min
Blueprinting a SMART DEVICE
Blueprinting a SMART DEVICE · 60 min
Building the COMMAND CHAIN
Building the COMMAND CHAIN · 60 min
Final Assembly and TESTING
Final Assembly and TESTING · 60 min
Bonus: Junior Innovator PITCH! 🎁
Bonus: Junior Innovator PITCH! · 45 min
Intermediate 12 lessons
The Digital Canvas: Intro to UI
The Digital Canvas: Intro to UI · 60 min
Meet the Sprites: CHARACTERS
Meet the Sprites: CHARACTERS · 60 min
Action and Motion: ANIMATION BLOCKS
Action and Motion: ANIMATION BLOCKS · 60 min
The 'Start' Trigger: EVENTS
The 'Start' Trigger: EVENTS · 60 min
Adding Voice: SOUND EFFECTS
Adding Voice: SOUND EFFECTS · 60 min
Bonus: Behind the Cartoons: ANIMATION SECRETS 🎁
Bonus: Behind the Cartoons: ANIMATION SECRETS · 45 min
Scene Changes: BACKGROUNDS
Scene Changes: BACKGROUNDS · 60 min
Speed and Timing: WAIT BLOCKS
Speed and Timing: WAIT BLOCKS · 60 min
Interactive Story: STORYBOARDING
Interactive Story: STORYBOARDING · 60 min
Building the Story: BLOCK SEQUENCING
Building the Story: BLOCK SEQUENCING · 60 min
Polishing the Animation: REFINEMENT
Polishing the Animation: REFINEMENT · 60 min
Bonus: Junior Director: MOVIE PREMIERE 🎁
Bonus: Junior Director: MOVIE PREMIERE · 45 min
Advanced 12 lessons
What Makes a Game: RULES AND GOALS
What Makes a Game: RULES AND GOALS · 60 min
Player Controls: USER INPUT
Player Controls: USER INPUT · 60 min
Obstacles and Bumps: COLLISIONS
Obstacles and Bumps: COLLISIONS · 60 min
The Reward System: COLLECTIBLES
The Reward System: COLLECTIBLES · 60 min
Winning and Losing: CONDITIONS
Winning and Losing: CONDITIONS · 60 min
Bonus: Game Tester Day: SYSTEM REVIEW 🎁
Bonus: Game Tester Day: SYSTEM REVIEW · 45 min
Designing a Maze: SPATIAL PLANNING
Designing a Maze: SPATIAL PLANNING · 60 min
Maze Navigation: PATHFINDING
Maze Navigation: PATHFINDING · 60 min
Arcade Game Blueprint: GAME DESIGN
Arcade Game Blueprint: GAME DESIGN · 60 min
Assembling the Game: BLOCK INTEGRATION
Assembling the Game: BLOCK INTEGRATION · 60 min
Playtesting with Friends: BUG FIXING
Playtesting with Friends: BUG FIXING · 60 min
Bonus: Arcade Launch Party: FINAL SHOWCASE 🎁
Bonus: Arcade Launch Party: FINAL SHOWCASE · 45 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between the tiers?
Each tier is a complete 12-lesson programme with its own certificate. Basic introduces the core skills, Intermediate builds on them with new tools and techniques, and Advanced is a standalone project tier for independent work. You can buy them in any order.
How are the lessons delivered?
All lessons are delivered live online via Zoom, with interactive activities and hands-on projects. Sessions are recorded for later review.
Will my child receive a certificate?
Yes! Every tier a student completes earns its own certificate, and each one names the tier on the certificate itself.
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Select the option that works best for your child.
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