Introduction to Scratch Software
A Tour of the Scratch Home Page
Scratch Home Page Overview
• Stage Area - Where your project plays.
• Sprite List - Shows all characters and objects.
• Code Area - Place to build your program using
blocks.
• Block Palette - Categories of code blocks.
• Toolbar - File, Edit, Tutorials, and other tools.
• Green Flag & Stop Button - To run or stop your
project.
Stage Area
• Displays the output of your code.
• Shows the current position of sprites.
• This is where animations and interactions
happen.
Sprite List
• Shows all characters or objects in the project.
• You can select, delete, duplicate, or add new
sprites.
• Each sprite can have its own scripts, costumes,
and sounds.
Code Area
• The main workspace for creating scripts.
• Drag blocks from the palette and drop them
here.
• You can build code stacks to define sprite
behaviors.
Block Palette
• Contains categories like Motion, Looks, Sound,
Events, etc.
• Each category has specific blocks for different
actions.
• Drag blocks from here into the Code Area.
Toolbar
• File - Save, load, or start a new project.
• Edit - Undo, redo, and other editing tools.
• Tutorials - Learn how to make games,
animations, and more.
Green Flag & Stop Button
• Green Flag - Click to start your project.
• Stop Button - Click to stop the project.
• Helps test and control your animations or
games.
Add Sprite / Backdrop
• Add Sprite - Choose or draw new characters.
• Choose Backdrop - Add background scenes to
your project.
• Click the '+' icon below the Stage area to add.
Tips for Practice
• Explore each section of the interface.
• Try using blocks from different categories.
• Experiment with sprites and backdrops.
• Use tutorials for guided learning.