🧠 The Orbis Academy – AI & Coding Foundations Program (Ages 7–9)
“Where Play Meets Code, and Creativity Sparks Logic!”
Program Overview
Duration: 60–120
Interactive Classes
Mode: Live Online + Creative Play Labs
Recommended Age: 7–9 Years
Certification: The Orbis Academy Certificate in Creative Coding & AI Foundations
Recognition: 
Orbis Young Coder Badge & 
AI Explorer Medal
Program Goals
Develop logical thinking through play-based coding Spark creativity through AI, art, and digital storytelling Build confidence in solving problems and expressing ideas through technology Lay a foundation for Python, robotics, and Generative AI in higher grades
🧩 Curriculum Structure (4 Terms | 60–120 Classes)
| Term | Theme | Duration | Core Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1️⃣ | Coding through Play | 15–25 Classes | Loops, Events, and Game Logic |
| 2️⃣ | Creative Computing | 15–30 Classes | Storytelling, Animation, Design |
| 3️⃣ | AI for Imagination | 15–30 Classes | Generative AI, Chatbots, and Art |
| 4️⃣ | Code, Create & Showcase! | 15–35 Classes | Final Projects & AI Game Design |
🌟 TERM 1: Coding through Play (15–25 Classes)
Learning Focus
- What is coding?
- Logical sequencing and loops
- Event-based actions (when clicked, move, play sound)
- Debugging & problem solving
Tools & Platforms
🧠 Scratch, Blockly, Tynker Playground
Fun Projects
🎮 “Catch the Star Game” 🐾 “The Dancing Cat Animation” 🚀 “Launch the Rocket”
Mini Project
🎨 Design Your Own Game Scene
Skills Gained
🧠 Logical Thinking | 🔁 Loop Creation | 🎮 Event Coding
🌈 TERM 2: Creative Computing (15–30 Classes)
Learning Focus
- Create interactive stories
- Combine art + sound + animation
- Work with backgrounds, sprites, and motion blocks
- Introduction to digital storytelling
Tools
Scratch | Canva Kids | AI Voice Narrator
Projects
📖 “My AI Fairy Tale”
🐶 “Design Your Dream Pet”
🌦️ “Weather Story with AI”
Mini Project
🎬 AI Story Animation — a narrated story made using Scratch & Canva
Skills Gained
🎨 Creativity | 💬 Communication | 🧠 Design Thinking
🧩 TERM 3: AI for Imagination (15–30 Classes)
Learning Focus
- What is AI? (for kids)
- How AI learns — patterns, predictions, creativity
- Generative AI for art, text & storytelling
- Create with AI tools safely & ethically
Tools
ChatGPT (Kids Mode) | DALL·E | Bing Image Creator | Mubert (AI music)
Projects
🎤 “AI Joke Generator” 🎨 “AI Art Gallery” 📚 “Chat with a Storybot”
Mini Project
🧠 AI Personality Project — students design their own AI chatbot with a name, voice, and personality
Skills Gained
💡 Creativity | 🔍 Curiosity | 🧠 AI Awareness
🚀 TERM 4: Code, Create & Showcase! (15–35 Classes)
Learning Focus
- Combine coding + AI for creative innovation
- Build & refine final projects
- Presentation and storytelling
Tools
Scratch | Canva | AI Story Writer | Replit Kids
Projects
🎮 “Mini AI Game Studio” 📖 “My Story with AI Friend”
🧠 “Coding Art Museum”
Capstone Project
🏆 “My First AI Game” — students build a playable AI-assisted game with characters, animation, and sound
Skills Gained
🧠 Integration | 🎤 Presentation | 🚀 Innovation
💻 Tools & Platforms
| Category | Tools |
|---|---|
| 🧠 Coding | Scratch, Blockly, Tynker |
| 🎨 Creativity | Canva Kids, Book Creator |
| 🧠 AI Exploration | ChatGPT (Kids), DALL·E, Mubert |
| 🎮 Story & Game Design | Replit (Visual), Scratch Studio |
🏅 Recognition & Awards
🎖️ Orbis Young Coder Badge – Consistent creativity
🏆 AI Explorer Medal – For AI-integrated projects
🌟 Junior Tech Innovator Award – For best Capstone
📜 Certification
Upon completion of all 4 terms, students receive:
The Orbis Academy Certificate in Creative Coding & AI Foundations (Digitally verifiable & globally recognized)
🧩 Learning Outcomes
- Understand coding logic through games and stories
- Create simple programs, animations, and AI art
- Build curiosity and confidence in technology
- Learn safe and creative AI use
- Develop early problem-solving, collaboration, and presentation skills
🧩 Parent Involvement
👨👩👧 Monthly showcase “Code & Tell” sessions
💌 AI progress reports highlighting growth areas
🎲 Printable home coding puzzles
🌈 Program Tagline
“At The Orbis Academy, coding becomes creativity, and AI becomes imagination!”