From Scratch to Science: How Lyann Explores Scientific Concepts with Code

Many parents worry about their child’s academic journey, from the pressures of the PSLE (Primary School Leaving Examination) to the GCE O-Levels and beyond. In Singapore, Science is formally introduced in MOE schools at Primary 3 (age 9).

Students writing down when they have learnt in class in our very own curriculum books!

Before then, some parents encourage children to read non-fiction books or explore library resources to bridge the gap in scientific knowledge. At Lyza Education, we believe that academic excellence and coding can complement each other beautifully. When children engage in coding, their interest acts like a springboard: new concepts and skills become easier to pick up. Coding stimulates logical thinking, creativity, and confidence, helping learners grasp academic subjects more smoothly when the time comes.

Coding does not have to be mundane and all about tech, some students are even learning economics in a L213 Math with CodeLab class!

At Lyza Education, we believe in weaving science into coding early, that is why our L215 Science Adventures with Scratch programme is offered for ages 7 to 9. One of our learners, Lyann, has been exploring how scientific ideas can be expressed through code. She experiments with simulations, builds animations that mirror scientific phenomena, and learns to think like both a scientist and a coder. Along the way, Lyann gains clarity on complex concepts, enjoys hands-on problem solving, and sees how her coding skills deepen her understanding of science.

Her journey shows something we value deeply: when children are engaged in something they enjoy, whether it’s animating a plant’s growth or modelling ecosystems in Scratch, they absorb academic ideas more easily, and with curiosity.

Lyann having fun with Kebbi in Orchard

How was learning Science with Scratch?

It has been super fun, especially since I don’t really understand science yet.

What do you find so interesting about Science?

I think Science is super fun! I love learning about things like cloning and electricity because they are so cool.

Was there a project that was harder to program? How did you do it?

I was unsure about what are conductors, but with the help of Teacher Evan, I managed to understand both the Science and how to code it!

Lyann being a music composer at L214 Microbit!

What do you enjoy learning about coding?

I like learning on creating games. There was one time where I used a Microbit and programmed a game with buttons. When I pressed on a button, it will show a pet that I have designed with LED lights.

You are only 8 this year, and will be learning Science in school in 2026. Is there anything specific on Science you would like to create on Scratch?

I want to create something related to Insects. Recently I have been learning on insects and I heard that I will get to bring live mealworms back home! I like animals, I have many pets at home, so I am excited on a new member soon!

Lyann’s journey shows us that the path to academic excellence does not have to be paved with anxiety. It can be built with curiosity, creativity, and code. By engaging with science concepts through a medium she loves, she isn’t just memorising facts for a future exam, she is developing a scientist’s mindset of inquiry and a coder’s logic for problem-solving. The confidence she gains from animating an insect's life cycle or programming a conductors of electricity in Scratch is the very same confidence that will help her thrive in Primary 3, the PSLE, and far beyond. At Lyza Education, we believe in nurturing that confidence early, turning the worry of "I don't understand yet" into the excited declaration of "Science is super fun!"

Ready to transform your child's academic journey? Let their curiosity be the springboard. Explore our L215 Science Adventures with Scratch programme or book a Trial Class today to see how we make learning an adventure.