Go to the Scratch website using the link below and click on the 'Create' link in the blue bar at the top.

By default, each new project starts with the cat sprite already added. To delete the cat click on the x in the blue circle beside the cat in the sprite list.

https://scratch.mit.edu

To add a backdrop from the backdrop library follow these steps:

1. Put your mouse over the Choose a Backdrop button
2. Click on the magnifying glass
3. Find the backdrop you want in the library
4. Click on your chosen backdrop

You can use search box or the filter links (Fantasy, Music, Sports etc) to locate your backdrop.

If you're using a tablet or iPad without a physical keyboard, you won't be able to use keyboard keys like the arrow keys in your project. Instead, we'll add simple on-screen buttons (using sprites) that you can tap to do the same things. This keeps your project working great! Just follow these steps wherever the lesson talks about pressing a key.

First, add a new sprite for your button:

• Click the "Choose a Sprite" button in the bottom right.
• Pick a simple shape, like an arrow or a circle. Make it small and place it on the screen where it's easy to tap, like the bottom corner.

Now, program your button sprite to make things happen when you tap it. Here's how it works for different situations:

Example 1: If the lesson uses a key to trigger an action on a specific sprite (like making something move, turn, or jump)

Instead of code like this on your target sprite:

when [left arrow v] key pressed change x by (-10) // or any action

Or this:

if < key [left arrow v] pressed? > then change x by (-10) // or any action end

Add this code to your new button sprite:

when this sprite clicked broadcast [do action v]

Then, on your target sprite, add this to receive the message:

when I receive [do action v] change x by (-10) // or any action

Tap the button on the screen, and the action will happen, just like pressing the key! Use a unique broadcast name for each different action or key.

Example 2: If the lesson uses a key to change a variable (like adding to a score or setting a value)

Instead of code like this:

when [space v] key pressed change [score v] by (1)

Or this:

if < key [space v] pressed? > then change [score v] by (1) end

Add a new button sprite. Then, put this code on the button sprite:

when this sprite clicked change [score v] by (1)

(If the variable is "for this sprite only," make sure it's set to "for all sprites" so the button can change it.)

Tap the button, and the variable changes, no message needed since it's something shared!

You can upload images and sprite files into your project. To upload a sprite follow these steps:

1. First save the image or sprite file onto your computer. You do this by right clicking on the image or link and then selecting 'Save image/link as...'.
2. Choose a location on your computer such as your desktop and save the file.
3. In your Scratch project, put your mouse over the Choose a Sprite button.
4. Click on the 'Upload Sprite' button.
5. Go to the folder you saved your file.
6. Select the file and click 'Open'.

The new sprite will upload into your project and appear in the stage area.