Educator Resources
Scratch for Educators
Your go-to resource for integrating Scratch into your classroom! Scratch is a free, block-based programming language designed to help students develop computational thinking and creative problem-solving skills. Whether you’re new to Scratch or looking for fresh ideas to engage your students, this site provides step-by-step guides, lesson ideas, and strategies to help you succeed.
A few things to expect:
Scratch Basics – Understand key Scratch concepts like sprites, blocks, and scripts. Follow simple tutorials to build foundational skills.
Customizations – Discover ways to personalize projects, modify Scratch features, and extend learning with add-ons and integrations.
Troubleshooting – Find solutions to common Scratch issues, from debugging code to fixing login problems.
Classroom Activities – Explore ready-to-use project ideas that connect Scratch to real-world topics and curriculum objectives.
A few lesson guides that are available:
Interactive Counting Game (Grade 1-2, Number Sense & Operations) – Students create a game where sprites appear in random quantities, helping them practice counting and number recognition in a visual way.
Pollination Quest Game (Grade 4, Habitats & Communities) – Students design an interactive game where pollinators like bees or butterflies collect nectar while avoiding environmental threats.
Podcast & Multimedia Journalism (Grade 7-8, Media Literacy & Oral Communication) – Students produce a Scratch-based news broadcast with animated visuals and voiceovers.
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