Scratch Coding
A fun, beginner-friendly way to learn coding by creating interactive stories, animations, and games.
- Visual, block-based coding
- Build your own games and animations
- A starting point for ages 8–11
Game development · Coding · Creativity
From Playing Games
to Building Them.
Help your child turn a love of video games into coding skills. Learn to create games with Scratch, Roblox Studio, and Unity through guided, project-based courses for young creators.
- Beginner starting points
- Project-based
- Homeschool & after-school
- Build real games
Create playable projects you can test, customize, and make your own.
- Learn real coding
Explore Scratch blocks, then grow into text-based coding.
- Grow at your pace
Choose the right starting point and build toward new challenges.
- Great for homeschool
Flexible, self-paced lessons for homeschool and after-school learning.
Learning paths • Projects • Real skills
What Will You Learn Next?
Choose a learning path, or combine multiple subjects to build creativity, confidence, and real-world skills.
Roblox Studio
Design 3D worlds, create your own games, and learn real scripting with Luau.
- Build and customize 3D games
- Learn Lua (Luau) scripting
- Create and test your own experiences
Unity
Take your skills further by building games with industry-standard tools and C#.
- Build a 3D game project
- Learn C# programming
- Practice game design and physics
Spanish
Build practical communication skills through listening, speaking, reading, writing, and cultural exploration.
- Introductory and continuing courses
- Practice everyday conversations
- Grammar and vocabulary in context
Understanding matters
Why learn to code in the AI era?
AI can generate code, but students still benefit from understanding how software works. Learning to code helps them ask better questions, check results, solve problems, and turn their own ideas into working projects.
Build problem-solving skills
Practice breaking a challenge into smaller steps, testing ideas, and improving a solution.
Understand and check AI-generated code
Learn to read code, spot mistakes, and test whether a program does what it should.
Create with more control
Build and customize games, websites, and interactive tools instead of relying entirely on generated answers.
Practice thoughtful AI use
Learn when AI can help, what information to keep private, and why its suggestions need verification.
Our focus is understanding—not simply producing code. Students should be able to explain their choices, troubleshoot problems, and demonstrate how their projects work.
Plan it Build it Test it Explain it.
AI is changing programming. Our current courses focus on coding foundations and can be completed without AI tools or subscriptions.
Explore Beginner CodingHomeschool friendly
Add Coding and Spanish to Your Homeschool Week
Use our courses as supplemental learning alongside your family’s curriculum. Choose a starting point, make room for practice, and adjust the pace to your student.
Discuss Your Homeschool NeedsFlexible, Step-by-Step Learning
Clear lessons and connected learning sequences.
Real Projects & Practical Practice
Build games and complete purposeful Spanish activities.
Learn at Your Pace
Self-paced course materials you can return to anytime.
Personalized Instruction Options
Request individual instruction, a small group, or a co-op arrangement to discuss with Mr. S.
Find your starting point
Featured Courses
Project-based courses in coding, game development, and Spanish. Choose a path that fits your student’s interests and experience level.
Game Development & Coding
Build, code, and createScratch Beginner: Build a Star Catcher Game
Beginner · Ages 8–11About 1 hour · 9 short lessons
Build your first playable Scratch game with a spaceship, falling stars, and a ten-point goal.
Explore CourseScratch: Pixel Quest — Three-Level Platformer
Intermediate Scratch · Ages 9–128 lessons · flexible build sessions
Build a colorful three-level platformer from a blank project and practice movement, gravity, hazards, and level changes.
Preparation: Scratch Meteor Challenge.
Explore Course
HTML & CSS Foundations: Build Your First Website
Beginner4 weeks · about 5 hours/week
Build a responsive, accessible three-page website with HTML and CSS.
Explore Course
JavaScript Foundations: Build an Interactive Website
Beginner JavaScript4 weeks · about 4 hours/week
Build an interactive activity planner while learning core JavaScript fundamentals.
Preparation: HTML & CSS Foundations.
Explore CourseSpanish
Build real communication skillsSpanish 1
High school · Beginner36 weeks · flexible
Build practical Spanish communication through listening, speaking, reading, writing, and cultural inquiry.
Explore Spanish 1Spanish 2
High school · Continuing Spanish36 weeks · flexible
Continue from Spanish 1 with practical conversations, connected readings, past experiences, and everyday communication.
Preparation: Spanish 1 or comparable experience.
Explore Spanish 2The Blue Bird approach
How Learning Works
Choose a Path
Pick a course that fits your student’s interests and experience level.
Build Real Projects
Follow step-by-step lessons and create your own games, websites, or Spanish projects.
Grow Real Skills
Build confidence, creativity, and problem-solving skills through practice.
Self-Paced Courses
Learn at your own pace with clear lessons, practice activities, and projects you can return to anytime.
Browse course materialsLive Instruction by Request
Need extra support or prefer real-time learning? Request individual lessons, a small group, or a co-op arrangement.
Request live lessonsLive session details and pricing
Live instruction is arranged separately from course materials. Share your goals and preferred times; Mr. S will follow up to discuss availability, format, and session details.
One-on-one academic tutoring, including Spanish, is $35 online or $45 in Greensboro per 60-minute session. In-person availability is limited, with the location confirmed directly. Existing $35 quotes are honored. Coding coaching and groups are quoted separately.
Good questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about our courses, learning options, and getting started.
Are these courses suitable for homeschool students?
They can supplement a family’s existing curriculum with coding projects and Spanish practice. Families choose the pace and determine how the materials fit their own learning plans.
Can students from other school settings join?
Yes. Students from public schools, private schools, and other learning settings are welcome to explore the courses or request live instruction.
Does my child need coding or Spanish experience?
Scratch Star Catcher starts with no coding experience and is designed for ages 8–11. Spanish 1 is an introductory high school course. Later courses have preparation guidance; Spanish 2 builds on Spanish 1 or comparable introductory experience.
Are courses self-paced or taught live?
The website offers self-paced course materials. Live lessons and optional one-on-one coding coaching are separate requests and separate paid sessions. Accessing a course does not include live instruction.
What equipment is needed?
A computer with a current browser is a good starting point for coding. Scratch games use a keyboard, and later courses may require software described in their setup lessons. Spanish practice includes listening and speaking. For a live Zoom session, you’ll need internet access and a working microphone.
Can we ask about private lessons or a small group?
Yes. Use the request form to share your student’s needs, experience, and preferred times, including interest in a small group or co-op. Mr. S will follow up to discuss what may fit. A request does not reserve a class or confirm an arrangement.
Do the courses provide academic credit?
Blue Bird Learning Lab does not promise academic credit or accreditation. Families should determine how coursework fits their educational plans and check any requirements with the relevant school or program.
Ready to get started?
Find Your Student’s Next Learning Adventure.
Explore creative courses in coding, game development, and Spanish, or ask about live instruction for extra support.