OS Own Sandbox
A Programme of Study
Save as PDF CODING · AGES 8–10 · 16 WEEKS
KIDS CODING First code. First app. First website. First pride.
THE OUTCOME
Your child will leave with a live website, an app on a parent’s phone, and a portfolio of 5+ projects they presented at Show Day — with the words to explain how they built each one.
BY DEMO DAY, YOUR CHILD WILL HAVE
Live URL Mobile App Sandbox Studio Cohort Workspace Playable Game Demo Day Certificate WEEK-BY-WEEK CURRICULUM
PHASE 1
SCRATCH Weeks 1–4 WK 1
My First Animation
Cat dances, spins, changes colours. Learn sequences, loops, events.
WK 2
Interactive Story Game
Characters talk. Player makes choices. 3 branching endings.
WK 3
Catch the Falling Stars
Stars fall from sky. Move basket to catch. Score, lives, speed increase.
WK 4
Maze Runner
Design 3 maze levels. Arrow keys to navigate. Timer. Best time record.
PHASE 2
PYTHON TURTLE Weeks 5–8 WK 5–6
Code Art Gallery
Turtle draws squares, stars, spirals, houses. Loops + colours = beautiful art.
Python Turtle WK 7–8
Turtle Race + Quiz Game
Two turtles race with random speed. Then build a quiz on ANY topic.
Python Turtle PHASE 3
REAL WORLD Weeks 9–12 WK 9–10
My Website (LIVE!)
HTML+CSS. About page, photo gallery, favourite things. Real URL on internet.
WK 11–12
My First Mobile App
Pet tracker, birthday countdown, or daily checklist. REAL app on parent's phone.
PHASE 4
TEAM + SHOW DAY Weeks 13–16 WK 13–14
Team Project (pairs)
2 kids plan together, split tasks, build 1 project. Learn teamwork.
WK 15
Polish + Practice
Fix bugs. Make it beautiful. Practice: "I built this because..."
WK 16
SHOW DAY!
Present to parents + friends + judges. Certificates. Standing ovation.