The next Scratch Coding Workshop will take place in Cashel Library on Saturday next March 14th from 2:30pm-3:30pm.
This workshop is suitable for children ages 9+, and as is always,
booking required, please, to Tel: 062-63825.
The Benefits of Scratch Coding for Children.
Scratch coding gives children an inviting first step into programming because its block-based design lets them focus on ideas rather than syntax. Instead of getting stuck on punctuation errors, they can build stories, games, and animations while learning core concepts like sequencing, loops, conditionals, and variables. The Scratch Foundation describes Scratch as a creative learning platform used by millions of young people worldwide, and research reviews on computational thinking and coding in primary education link these kinds of activities with stronger problem-solving, persistence, and computational thinking skills.
Just as importantly, Scratch helps children see themselves as creators, not just consumers, of technology. When kids design their own interactive projects, they practice imagination, communication, and iterative thinking: they test ideas, fix mistakes, and improve their work. UNICEF also emphasizes that digital literacy is now a core skill for school, work, and life, which makes early, playful experiences with tools like Scratch especially valuable. In that sense, Scratch does more than teach coding; it builds confidence, creativity, and a sense of agency in a digital world.
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