Creative Coding Adventures for Grades 3-5

Where Scratch, Minecraft, and Data Come to Life!

Empower your curious coder with the skills to create games, build virtual worlds, and tell stories with data

Spark your child's tech journey with our engaging Grades 3-5 coding adventures! Using Scratch's colorful blocks, Minecraft's creative worlds, and Canva's data visualization tools, we make coding accessible and exciting. Students develop essential skills including computational thinking, pattern recognition, sequential logic, and creative problem-solving while creating their own games, building interactive Minecraft worlds, and telling stories through data. Watch as they transform from tech consumers to confident young creators in our supportive, play-based learning environment.

Course Selection

Secure Your Child's Spot Today! Choose from our specially designed courses for grades 3-5:

Scratch Block-Based Coding Scratch Block-Based Coding

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Scratch Block-Based Coding
$249.00

Starts June 10th, Tues/Thurs 3-5pm for 6 weeks

In this exciting introduction to coding, students in grades 3-5 will learn how to create their own interactive games using Scratch's colorful block-based programming environment. Inspired by Max Wainewright's celebrated game design curriculum, young coders will progress from simple animations to fully functional games with scoring systems and special effects.

No prior coding experience needed - just bring your imagination! Students will learn what makes games engaging, how to control characters with keyboard inputs, create animations, and even implement scoring systems. By the end of six weeks, participants will have designed, tested, and coded multiple working games they can play, share, and continue developing at home.

Beyond technical skills, students will develop valuable computational thinking abilities with a combination of screen-free coding activities and focused coding time on their computers. They will grow their creative problem-solving skills, and gain the perseverance and confidence that comes from building something from “scratch”. Join us to transform from game player to game creator while having tons of fun along the way! View more information about the course here.

Block-Based Coding With Minecraft Education

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Block-Based Coding With Minecraft Education
$199.00

Starts July 22nd, Tues/Thurs 3-5pm for 4 weeks

Students who are ready to take their skills to the next level will learn essential computational thinking skills in a fun and interactive manner with Minecraft Education’s unique Code Builder feature.

You'll learn to program your Agent helper to rescue sea turtles, create safe habitats for pandas, and change perceptions about misunderstood gray wolves. Rather than just playing Minecraft, you'll harness the power of block-based coding to make a difference in virtual ecosystems while developing essential computational thinking skills.

By the end of this course, you'll not only understand fundamental coding concepts but also gain awareness of environmental conservation issues and how technology can help address them. Join us for this perfect blend of coding, creativity, and conservation that prepares you for future technological challenges while fostering a commitment to protecting our natural world! Once students have successfully mastered the fundamentals of block-based coding in the immersive environment of Minecraft, they will be introduced to the exciting world of coding with Python in Minecraft Education, further enhancing their programming abilities.

Advanced CodeMonkey - Game Creation & Math Advanced CodeMonkey - Game Creation & Math

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Advanced CodeMonkey - Game Creation & Math
$199.00

Starts July 23rd Wed/Thurs 3-5pm for 4 weeks

This exciting course combines the award-winning CodeMonkey platform with guided instruction, group projects, logic worksheets, and screen-free programming activities that will help your child advance their coding, problem-solving, and critical-thinking.

Advance your child's coding skills with CodeMonkey's blend of computer science, math and game creation features! The course provides an entry into text-based coding, fostering problem-solving skills through creative play. We’ll start with a slow introduction to text-based coding by doing in-class demos, group work, and focused instruction on one programming concept at a time.

We’ll use Dodo Does Math which offers highly engaging challenges and provides students a memorable way to practice math as they code in an intuitive JavaScript-like language. The rest of the class we’ll be playing with Coding Adventure which provides a game-based environment where students learn to code as they help a monkey catch bananas.

We provide a supportive environment where kids will be encouraged to ask questions and process emotions such as frustration, surprise, and confusion in a healthy way. Paired with CodeMonkey’s fun and educational game-based environment, kids will become master problem-solvers through creative play. View all details about the courses here.

Drawing and Visualizing Data with Canva
$150.00

Fall 2025 - 5 Weekend 1hr Classes, Dates TBD

This class sparks kids creative side as they learn how stories can be visualized as graphs, bar charts, and more using the popular design tool Canva! Engaging games and stories introduced during the class will make visualizing data concepts exciting and meaningful. This course is a continuation of the data concepts and visualizations introduced in the Tali Explorers course.

“Our ability to read, understand, create, and communicate data is defined as data literacy⁠. The earlier a child obtains these essential skills, the less likely they are to be intimidated by data. Simply put, teaching data literacy skills is key to setting up children for success in the future” (source).

Data literacy is an important topic in today’s data-driven world and is something that can start being taught at a very young age. These lessons will promote creativity and critical-thinking as students present to the class how their solutions help solve data challenges. Learn more about Data Visualization in Canva here.

Drawing and Visualizing Data with Canva Drawing and Visualizing Data with Canva
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Perfect for curious learners

“Tali Builders” are 3rd-5th graders who are ready to be introduced to basic computer science concepts, group and independent projects, and more technical activities. They will generally be at a beginner chapter-book reading level or above.

What they’ll learn

In these courses, kids will discover how to develop and create their own games as they learn how computers and coding are all around them! This project-based experience will enhance interdisciplinary abilities such as critical thinking, perseverance, pattern recognition, abstraction, algorithms, creativity, and communication.

Kids will be excited about being able to bring their ideas to life with these exciting and popular coding games. By the end of a 6-week course, students will have made a tangible game or program that they can proudly present to their parents and friends!

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What's Included

Two classes a week, 2 hours each
Small class sizes
We supply the equipment and laptops

Students are admitted on a rolling basis throughout the year.

Payments are due by the first day of the course unless it is your first free trial day at TaliTech.

Accepted Payment Methods:
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Flexible payment options available. We want to give all children an opportunity to learn these vital skills that will set them up for success! If you’d like to discuss alternative payment methods, contact us to work out a flexible payment option for you.

Why You’ll Love TaliTech

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    Develop 21st Century Skills

    Coding, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills are rapidly becoming more essential across various industries and career paths. Research shows that these skills are also related to other positive outcomes such as school success, healthy interpersonal relationships, resiliency during life stressors, and increased self-confidence.

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    Hands-On Fun and Learning

    Your child will learn to solve problems through stories, projects, and game-based learning techniques. These enjoyable methods make difficult ideas simpler to understand. We will tailor activities to their age and skills, helping them develop a real love for learning.

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    Preparing Children for the Future

    Computational thinking, collaboration, along with the essential technical skills that your child will develop through our programs, are all key components that will significantly contribute to their future careers and overall confidence. These skills will empower them to tackle challenges in innovative ways.

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    Safe and Supportive Learning Environment

    We have a strong focus on building children’s self-confidence and fostering their natural creativity. We want to empower kids to confidently take their innovative ideas out into the world and to do so in a safe and responsible manner. Teaching cyber-safety is a top priority so children understand the importance of navigating technology wisely and securely.

Have questions?

Give your child an opportunity they’ll never forget with TaliTech's engaging coding and STEM classes. From computational thinking to real-world projects, we’ll provide the fun and inspiration needed to shape the next generation of innovators and leaders.

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When do classes start?

Each course has a schedule that is listed by its description above. Please reference the dates and times that are listed for each individual course.

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Where will they take place?

Classes will be held at Builder Studios located at 450 S 400 E, Bountiful, UT 84010 which is in front of the South Davis Community Hospital. Please park on the west side of the building and enter through the north-west door that says “Builder Studios”.

Does my child need to bring a laptop?

No. We will have the necessary equipment and tools your child will need to have an awesome time!