Learning Scratch

Scratch coding can be found at scratch.mit.edu.

Scratch is a great way to start learning to code. Kids starting from very young ages can start to learn Scratch and methods that can be implemented when using coding languages. One of the reasons Scratch has become so popular is that it is a very simplified way to code. This coding eliminates syntax errors and allows the person coding to focus on what they want the code to do whether than the format of the code.

Scratch has many features. It allows you to input sounds, create or upload characters or backgrounds, and do many things with the code. The code allows you to use variables, loops, and if/then statements. Scratch even allows you to look at other people's games and what their coding looks like, using the "see inside" button. Additionally, Scratch has many tutorials and coding ideas to help you get started.