Scratch is a web-based program that allows students to create animations, games and apps using a block coding system. The students are having a lot of fun discovering how to create scenes and manipulate them. They are able to share their projects with each other and explore their classmates' creations.
The children have used code to make the letters of their name rotate and change colour, made characters fly and have added sounds and movement to their projects using the Scratch tutorials. Later in the term, they will have the chance to produce a creation of their choice, using the skills they have learnt over the last few weeks. Look out, mums and dads! The next Steve Jobs could be living in your house!
Check out some of the kids' projects by following these links:
Flying Cat - Adrian 3A Click the green flag to start. Use the arrow keys to move.
Running Race - Luka 3A Click the green flag to start. Hold down the G key to race. Click green flag ro reset.
Making Music - Toby 3M and Mrs Beatton Click the green flag to start. Use the V and B keys to rap.
"I like using Scratch because it's really creative and lets your imagination go wild!" - Melarose 3L
"I learnt how to animate names and how to use computer code to make things happen on the screen." - Luka 3L