The Scratch "Getting Started" tutorial serves as an interactive introduction to block-based coding, allowing users to quickly create animations by snapping together motion and sound blocks. This initial project teaches fundamental programming logic—specifically events and sequencing—using the iconic Scratch Cat sprite and customizable backdrops. Start the interactive tutorial on the official Scratch Editor site.
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Your first step into the world of creative coding starts here.
If you’ve landed on this page, you’re probably looking for the most direct path from zero to your first interactive game or animation. You’ve seen the URL—scratch.mit.edu—but you need more than just a website. You need a projects editor tutorial to help you get started with confidence.
Welcome to the definitive guide for the Scratch Project Editor. By the end of this long-form tutorial, you will understand every button, menu, and code block that makes Scratch the world’s most popular programming language for beginners. scratchmitedu-projects-editor-tutorial-getstarted
when this sprite clicked
play sound "pop" until done
say "Hello!" for 2 seconds
Open an incognito/private browser window and go to:
➡️ https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/editor/?tutorial=getstarted
Pretend you’ve never seen Scratch before. Follow the green highlights. You’ll be surprised how smooth it feels — and how quickly you build something.
Have you used Scratch’s tutorial parameters in your classroom or club? Which one is your favorite? Let me know. The Scratch "Getting Started" tutorial serves as an
Creating a story in the Scratch Projects Editor allows users to learn coding through creative, interactive scenes. The process involves selecting backdrops, adding sprites, and using blocks from the Events, Looks, and Sound categories to animate character dialogue and movement. Learn more about creating stories in the YouTube tutorial. How to Make a Story in Scratch | Tutorial
The Scratch "Getting Started" tutorial serves as an introduction to block-based coding, guiding users through creating simple, interactive projects using the Scratch 3.0 editor interface. It covers core mechanics like dragging code blocks, triggering events, and adding sound, fostering computational thinking and enabling beginners to become creators of digital stories and games.
For more details, visit Scratch's Facebook page with the tutorial video. Getting Started with Scratch Published by the Scratch Education Hub Your first
This is where the magic happens.
We want the star to teleport when the cat touches it.
Your finished script for "Star":
when green flag clicked
forever
if <touching Cat?> then
go to random position v
play sound pop v
change [Score v] by (1)
end
Below the Stage, you see a bar of small icons.
To create a new project, click on the "File" menu and select "New Project." You can also click on the "Create" button on the Scratch website.