Tali Builders
3rd-5th Grade Courses
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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.
Pricing
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.
Scratch Block-Based Coding
Starts June 10th, Tues/Thurs 3-5pm for 6 weeks
For the complete Scratch Block-Based Coding Course details page, click here!
Learning how to code successfully involves building, improving, and creating your own projects. With Scratch, kids will learn how to design various games and be introduced to variables, conditions, and loops, all key aspects of coding.
We will alternate between demo days where kids build together with the instructor to learn coding fundamentals and free “playground” days where kids can build their own games from “Scratch”!
Scratch uses block-based coding which helps young kids grasp fundamental computational thinking skills and perseverance which benefits learning in all subjects. Kids will have the chance to exercise creativity, problem-solving, and have fun!
Learn more about Scratch here.
Minecraft Education
Starts July 22nd, Tues/Thurs 3-5pm for 4 weeks
For the complete Minecraft Education Coding Course details page, click here!
Kids 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.
Children will have a blast as they creatively design and build their own expansive Minecraft world using block-based coding, which is a special offering only in the Minecraft Education Edition. While doing so, they will also develop important analytical, debugging, and critical thinking skills that are crucial for their future learning.
Once kids 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
Learn more about Minecraft Education here.
Block-Based Coding and Game Creation with CodeMonkey
Starts July 23rd Wed/Fri 3-5pm for 4 weeks
This exciting course combines the award-winning CodeMonkey platform with guided instruction that will help your child advance their coding, problem-solving, and critical-thinking.
Coding Adventure is a game-based environment where students learn to code in the programming language “CoffeeScript” as they help a monkey catch bananas. The course provides an easy entry into text-based coding.
TaliTech classes will 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.
Learn more about CodeMonkey here.
Drawing and Visualizing Data with Canva
(Fall 2025)
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.
“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).
This course is a continuation of the data concepts and visualizations taught in the Tali Explorers course. A refresher course can be provided upon request.
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.
Who it’s for
“Tali Builders” are 3rd-5th graders who are ready to be introduced to more complex concepts, group and independent projects, and creative 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 essential technical skills! 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!
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.
When do classes start?
Each course has a schedule that is listed above. Please reference the dates and times that are listed for each individual course.
Where will they take place?
Classes will be held in a conference room at Builder Studios located at 450 S 400 E, Bountiful, UT 84010 which is in front of the South Davis Community Hospital. Please follow the signs inside the building indicating where the class will be. We will have the necessary equipment and tools your child will need to have an awesome time!
Register here to unleash your child’s inner creator
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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Register here to unleash your child’s inner creator
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.