What Kids Really Learn from Joining Lyza’s Scratch Challenge

Lee Zoey
2 days ago
2 min read

In a world increasingly powered by technology, coding is quickly becoming a foundational skill. But what if coding competitions for kids could offer more than just technical skills? That’s exactly what Lyza’s Scratch Challenge does.

Designed for primary school-aged children in Singapore, this annual challenge is more than just creating a game, it’s a chance for kids to build confidence, creativity, and a mindset for lifelong learning.

What Skills Will Your Child Walk Away With?

Many parents think of coding as just typing lines of code or dragging blocks on a screen. But when kids take part in Lyza’s Scratch Challenge, they walk away with much more than just technical know-how.

For starters, they develop creative thinking. Every project begins with an idea — sometimes wild, sometimes thoughtful, but always original. Whether it’s designing a game, creating an original story, or animating a robot with emotions, kids learn how to turn imagination into something real.

They also learn resilience. Coding is full of trial and error. Things don’t always work at the get go, and that’s okay. Kids learn to debug their codes and to try again — an important skill that goes far beyond the screen.

Another powerful takeaway is critical thinking. Kids have to make decisions like: What happens when a character is clicked? How do I add music or effects? How can I make this game more fun? They’re constantly evaluating, testing, and improving their work.

Finally, Confidence.There’s something incredibly empowering about creating something from scratch and sharing it with others. Kids will feel proud of what they’ve built — and that self-belief sticks with them, a good habit to nurture in the long run.

So why join our Lyza Scratch Challenge?

So while Lyza’s Scratch Challenge might look like just another coding competition, it’s actually a launchpad and a chance for your child to grow in ways that matter, building on essential skills that you bring your child further. It gives your child the chance to shine — not just as a coder, but as a thinker, creator, and communicator.