Video Game Design for Kids

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Video Game Design for Kids

Video games are enticing for kids.  Young learners often spend dozens of hours a week playing video games.  Now, kiddos in grades k-2 can play video games they dreamed up, designed, and coded themselves.

Whether they are battling the evil Mordax to save the world in our Dragons and Unicorns: Fun and Fury class; saving the galaxy in our Force Warriors: Heroes of the Rebellion class; or solving the mystery of the megalomaniac goldfish in our Zootropolis class; students will learn multiple elements of video game design.

  • Story arc.
  • Character design and creation.
  • Coding basics.
  • Video Game theory and design.
  • Game play and how it relates to the story and lore of the game they have created.

All of those elements are incorporated into our Video Game Design class.

Dragons and Unicorns: Fun and Fury

The evil wizard, Mordax, has a plan to take over the world.  You must use your imagination, creativity, persistence, and vigor to battle Mordax and bring the world back into balance.

A picture of dragons and unicorns uniting to battle the evil Mordax and save the world! Video Game Design for kids is adventurous.

Force Warriors: Heroes of the Rebellion

Join our rebellion to storm across the galaxy, face fearsome foes, join the force warriors, and protect the galactic citizenry from the clutches of the dark knights.

Force Warriors with their weapons, poised to take on the bad guys. Video Game Design Classes.

Zootropolis

What is going on in Zootropolis?  Why are some of the animals afraid?  How did that zoo stampede start anyway?  And why is the chief goldfish being so evasive?

You will need to use all your cunning and strategy to solve the mystery afoot in our beloved city of Zootropolis.

Zootropolis - A dog in a police uniform and a rabbit stand shoulder-to-shoulder, ready to team up to solve the Zootropolis mystery. Video Game Design Classes.

Video Game Design for Kids FAQ

No.  We provide all devices with the software.  

Students will have opportunities to share their projects with their parents by emailing them to their parents.  NOTE: The devices they email the projects to must have Scratch Jr on them in order to work.

Our Video Game Design for Kids classes are crafted for students in grades k-2.  Students older may find the coding interface too simplistic and may not find it as interesting.  For more experienced students, we offer Coding classes as well as Robotics programs.

Our Video Game Design for Kids classes are crafted for students in grades k-2.  PreK students may be able to keep up with the pace and the logic behind the code, but we have found that the large majority of PreK students will not be able to adequately design the code or games.  We suggest younger students hold out until they are of the proper age.

Scratch Jr is incredibly safe.  Designed for young learners, the production team really focused on safety and parent approval when designing the software.

Students will learn:
  • Story arc.
  • Character design and creation.
  • Coding basics.
  • Video Game theory and design.
  • Game play and how it relates to the story and lore of the game they have created.
all using the Scratch Jr interface and following our instructor's guidelines.

At {YEL!}, we primarily look for kid-friendly instructors who have experience working with kids and share our passion for teaching and watching students get that "light-bulb moment" when they "get it" and can incorporate the ideas we've taught into the projects they are working on. All instructors must complete a background check, and receive hours of training on classroom management and curriculum details before they step into a classroom.

To see a complete list of {YEL!} classes at all of our schools, visit our REGISTRATION PAGE.   Step 1: enter your zip code.  Then choose "Video Game Design" from the Course Subject menu.  You can filter by school, course name, start date, district, or teacher. Feel free to email us further questions via our CONTACT PAGE.

Yes, we offer scholarships on an as-needs basis.  This is also contingent on the current enrollment in the class. Reach out to us at info@yelkids.com for more information.

If you can't find a class near you on our Registration Page, we suggest you reach out to us at info@yelkids.com.  Perhaps we don't have classes in your area at this time, but we could soon, with your help. YEL does offer franchise opportunities in dozens of states.  We'd love to talk to you if you are interested in owning your own local YEL franchise!  Visit our FRANCHISE PAGE for more information.

Video Game Design classes by {YEL!} vary in cost and are dependent on facility fees and teacher remuneration. We list the fees for each class on our Registration Page.  Visit our Registration Page and search for classes by your zip code and Course Subject.