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Scratch Intro

This document provides an introduction to getting started with Scratch 3.0, including how to install and launch the Scratch editor, the basic interface components like the blocks palette and stage, and how sprites function as characters or objects in projects. The key steps are to install Scratch Desktop, navigate to the Scratch website to access the online editor, and start dragging blocks together to code movements and interactions for sprites on the stage.

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Scratch Intro

This document provides an introduction to getting started with Scratch 3.0, including how to install and launch the Scratch editor, the basic interface components like the blocks palette and stage, and how sprites function as characters or objects in projects. The key steps are to install Scratch Desktop, navigate to the Scratch website to access the online editor, and start dragging blocks together to code movements and interactions for sprites on the stage.

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Getting Started with

3.0

Create your own games, animations,


interactive ­stories, and more.
1

GETTING STARTED
First, you’ll need to start Scratch.

Start by launching Scratch Desktop


If Scratch Desktop is not already installed on your
computer, you will need to install it.

There are two versions of the Scratch offline editor available:

Use Scratch Desktop 3.0 If your computer is running Windows 10 or


higher, or macOS 10.13 or higher.

Use Scratch 2 if your computer uses an older operating system.


If you are using Scratch 2, use the Getting Started
with Scratch 2 booklet and materials.

scratch.mit.edu

You can also use Scratch online at: scratch.mit.edu


Using Scratch online requires an internet connection.

Once you’ve navigated to scratch.mit.edu,


click Create to get to the Scratch Editor.
2

LET’S CODE!
To code projects in Scratch, you snap together blocks. Start by
dragging out a move block.

Click the block to try it.


Does your cat move?

Now say something!


Click the Looks category.

Drag out a say block.


Snap it onto the move block.
Click on your blocks to try them.
3

THE SCRATCH EDITOR


The Scratch Editor is where you create projects in Scratch.
Here are its main parts:

Blocks Palette The Stage


Blocks for coding Where your creations
your projects come to life

Coding Area Sprite List


Drag in blocks and snap them Click the thumbnail
together to code your sprites of a sprite to select it

Saving in Scratch Desktop


Click the File menu and select Save to
your computer. To open a project, click
Load from your computer.
4

WHAT IS A SPRITE?
In Scratch, any character or object is called a sprite. Every new project
in Scratch starts with the Cat sprite.

Want to choose a different sprite?

Click the New Sprite icon.

Or, hover over the “New Sprite” icon to see more options.

Upload an image from your


computer. Click for a surprise sprite!
Draw your own sprite.
Choose a sprite from the
library.

Want to delete a sprite from your project?

First, select the sprite by clicking on


its thumbnail in the Sprite List.

Then, click here to delete the sprite.

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