How to Create a Timer in Scratch, Game Design
Want to know how to create a timer in Scratch to set a time limit for a game? Follow the instructions to create a…
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How to Keep Score in Scratch, Game Design
Do you need to keep score in Scratch? If yes, keep reading! The instructions explain how to track the points earned by a player…
How to Broadcast a Message in Scratch
One method to direct the timing of events in a coding project is to broadcast a message in Scratch. Broadcasting sends a message to…
Free Holiday Ecards for Kids, Promote Digital Literacy
Are you interested in free holiday ecards for kids? Take a look at Greetings Island. It has a collection of greeting cards and invitations…
Adjust Graphic Effects in Scratch
Adjust graphic effects in Scratch to change the appearance of a sprite. Scratch is a coding app that can be used to introduce programming…
Scratch Activities, About the Stage, Draw with the Pen
When completing Scratch activities your students will benefit from understanding ordered pairs. This is a mathematical concept that is often not taught until the…
Coding Lessons for Scratch 3
Do you want coding lessons for Scratch 3? Great news! TechnoKids just published TechnoCode for Scratch 3. It is jam-packed full of programming activities…
How to Move a Character Diagonally in Scratch Jr
You can move a character diagonally in Scratch Jr to create smooth animations. This is a great way to glide an object or person…
Set the Speed Scratch Jr Lesson for Kids
A Scratch Jr lesson for kids that is fun to teach is how to set the speed of characters. This activity is suited to…