{"id":34550,"date":"2022-02-15T11:14:28","date_gmt":"2022-02-15T11:14:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/makerkids.com\/?page_id=34550"},"modified":"2023-08-28T14:24:48","modified_gmt":"2023-08-28T14:24:48","slug":"minecraft-classes-for-kids-fb","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/makerkids.com\/minecraft-classes-for-kids-fb\/","title":{"rendered":"Award-Winning Minecraft Classes for Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"
Turn your kid\u2019s love for Minecraft into a fun coding experience. MakerKids is the ultimate creative and social experience for kids aged 6-13 with an interest in tech.<\/p><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Sign up for a free trial class today!<\/strong><\/p><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div> Why Parents and Children Love MakerKids<\/p><\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div> Expert Facilitators<\/p><\/h2><\/div> With a passion for youth and technology, our Maker Mentors recognize the uniqueness of your child and fosters their creative side and joy for STEM. Maker Mentors are trained to have students focus on the why and discover the logic behind the code instead of following a prescriptive set of instructions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Engaging Curriculum<\/p><\/h2><\/div> Weekly programs are built for all interests and experience levels. See the excitement in your child as they watch their work come to life. All classes include mini-lessons on internet safety and computer literacy so your child is better prepared to navigate the digital world.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Social Connections<\/p><\/h2><\/div> With a 5 to 1 child to staff ratio and a focus on collaborative problem solving our classes are designed for your child to actively participate. Parents are amazed at how fast their child opens up socially, as they connect and build friendships with like-minded children.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section> “Kids come in here not knowing what they can do and they leave with a phenomenal amount of self-confidence and capability.”<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/span><\/blockquote> How It Works<\/p><\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div> 1<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div> Register for a Free Our intro class will give a great overview of MakerKids and help your child pick which program is best for them<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> 2<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div> Choose Your Program<\/p><\/h2><\/div> Our programs are focused on Minecraft, Coding, or Robotics. With options for weekly 1 or 2-hour sessions, find the program and time that works best for you!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> 3<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div> Tech Check<\/p><\/h2><\/div> Visit our FAQs or book a session with one of our mentors to make sure your child is all set to start creating!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> 4<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div> Start Creating<\/p><\/h2><\/div> New parents are always surprised at how fast their child becomes self-sufficient with our programs. Help them get started on the first day and enjoy 2 hours of child-free time to work or relax!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Programs for Every Interest and Experience Level<\/p><\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div> Grades 3-5<\/strong> & 6-8<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Kids will learn everything they need to know to code their very own game: character development, storyboarding, animation, environment and level design, beta testing and, of course, coding.<\/p>\n Skills Learned:<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div> Grades 1-2<\/strong>, 3-5<\/strong> & 6-8<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n We leverage kids\u2019 interest in Minecraft as a gateway to introduce them to other STEM topics such as Robotics and Coding. Minecraft is also a great medium for teaching positive netizen skills and communication skills.<\/p>\n Skills Learned: <\/em><\/p>\n<\/div> Grades 3-5<\/strong> & 6-8<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Kids use online robotics simulator technology to learn how to make electronic creations that they previously only dreamed of. Wire up circuits, make virtual lights light up, design solutions to real-world problems, learn about a variety of electromagnetic concepts, and code a virtual \u2018robot brain\u2019 to make something awesome.<\/p>\n Skills Learned:<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>
\n2-hour Class<\/p><\/h2><\/div>Coding<\/h3><\/div>
Minecraft<\/h3><\/div>
Robotics<\/h3><\/div>