Scratch is the world’s largest coding community for children and a coding language with a simple visual interface that allows young people to create digital stories, games, and animations. Scratch is designed, developed, and moderated by the Scratch Foundation, a nonprofit organization. Scratch promotes computational thinking and problem solving skills; creative teaching and learning; self-expression and collaboration; and equity in computing. Scratch is always free and is available in more than 70 languages.
Scratch, which is a block-based environment (Blockly), contains two levels of programming: ScratchJr for children ages 5-7, Scrach for children ages 8-16. Although not created by the Scratch Foundation, Snap! is a natural extension to Scratch created by UC Berkeley for high school and college aged students.
ScratchJr is designed for users ages 5-7, Scratch is designed for users ages 8-16, and Snap! is designed for users age 14+.
Using your SLCL library card, you can access numerous online courses. Both LinkedIn Learning and Udemy offer courses in Scratch for beginners to more advanced users. They also both offer courses specifically for younger learners.
In LinkedIn Learning, check out:
Learning Scratch
First Look: Scrach 3.0
In Udemy, be sure to view:
Programming for Kids and beginners: Learn to Code in Scratch
Advanced Scratch Programming for Kids
Create Fun Games and School Presentations Using Scratch 2.0
Coding Games in Scratch by
If you like playing computer games, why not make your own? This book has all you need to build amazing games, including thrilling racing challenges, zany platform games, and fiendish puzzles. Computer Coding Games for Kids is the ideal guide for children ages 9-12 who want to learn more about computer programming using scratch. It can also be used by parents who want to help their children learn to code. Follow the simple steps to become an expert coder, using the popular programming language Scratch(tm) 3.0. This updated edition is the first to be tablet-computer friendly, making it even easier to get coding. With this coding book for kids, you can: - Improve your coding skills and create your own games, before remixing and customizing them. - Pick up the fundamentals of computer programming in steps that make even the most difficult coding concepts fun and easy to understand. - Share your games online and challenge friends and family to beat each other's scores. Fun games engage children and help teach them to learn code. Jumpy Monkey will show you how to simulate gravity in your games, or give Dog's Dinner a go to learn about collision detection. With this book, children won't just learn how computer code works - they will understand why it's done that way. Once they have whizzed through the book, the possibilities are endless!
Create an Animation with Scratch by
Do you already know the basics of using Scratch? Project Code will guide you through easy-to-learn techniques to expand your creativity and use your imagination when coding. This book builds on your Scratch skills to create cool animations. Try ready-made blocks of code to produce simple projects and use them as inspiration and models for your own ideas. This practical activity book includes projects kids can do in a private online sandbox.
Create Music with Scratch by
Do you already know the basics of using Scratch? Project Code will guide you through easy-to-learn techniques to expand your creativity and use your imagination when coding. This book builds on your Scratch skills to compose your own music. Try ready-made blocks of code to produce simple projects and use them as inspiration and models for your own ideas. This practical activity book includes projects kids can do in a private online sandbox.
Star Wars Coding Projects by
Learn to design and code games using Scratch, inspired by the Star Wars(tm) universe! Star Wars Coding Projects is a step-by-step visual guide to designing and coding in Scratch. The setting is as big as your imagination. Your favorite Star Wars characters will guide you through fun projects, animations, and games as you learn how to create and code. Draw your own Star Wars inspired sprites to use in the projects. You're the director as you navigate the spaceship you've designed through the asteroid belt you imagined as you go on the jetpack adventures you brought to life. Learn essential coding skills, share the sprites you drew with friends, and even challenge your pals to beat your high scores in the games you designed. Each project lists the sprites you'll have fun creating through simple, numbered steps that are fully illustrated and easy to follow. Coding games have never been so fun, with Star Wars characters to guide you. © & TM 2017 LUCASFILM LTD.
Ready, Set, Code! by
Are you ready to learn about real technology and make it yourself? Ready, Set, Code! explains how cutting-edge digital technology works and its surprising uses now and in the future. Filled with interesting examples, each chapter explores a different topic, such as artificial intelligence, sensors and data, and applies it with a fun, hands-on coding project. You will learn how to create your own chatbot, translate messages into different languages, construct a burglar alarm, make digital art and music, and launch a citizen science project. Plus, you'll learn how to protect yourself online and much more. Suitable for beginners, this book provides illustrated step-by-step instructions to teach kids to code with the highly acclaimed Scratch programming language, popular micro:bit mini computers and simple app building tools. Features: Simple and fun ways to get children creating with code Real-world technologies explained Engaging projects kids can do over and over again Can be used by families and in classrooms Compelling storytelling that encourages a creative mindset
Hoopla has a substantial collection of ebooks on Scratch and Scratch Jr. coding for kids. Be sure to view the entire collection on Hoopla.
Fun Games with Scratch 3. 0 by
Kickstart your child's coding journey with Scratch
KEY FEATURES
● Get familiar with the fundamentals of Scratch programming.
● Understand and work with the design principles in Scratch.
● Learn how to create fun games in Scratch.
DESCRIPTION
Scratch is a free, visually engaging programming tool for teaching simple programming concepts to the kids. This programming language helps the kids to create simple programs and games in a fun and playful way.
"Fun Games with Scratch 3.0" is carefully crafted to help budding learners and coding enthusiasts get started with programming. The book starts with the basics of Scratch programming and its principles. The initial animation projects set the much-needed foundations in storytelling and feature design. You will also learn how to use advanced Scratch programming to make high-quality games. Throughout the book, you will build interesting games like Maze Runner, Apple Dash & Hungry Worm.
By the end of the book, you will be able to program animations, stories and games with Scratch.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
● Get familiar with the basic programming concepts.
● Learn how to use different block types in Scratch.
● Work with different Scratch paradigms like code tiles, costumes and sounds.
● Learn how to create a Story tutorial in Scratch.
● Explore and use some advanced functions within Scratch.
WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR
If you are looking to introduce your kid to coding, then we recommend this book. It is also suitable for kids who love to build their own coding projects.
Get Coding with Scratch by
As technology continues to evolve at a rapid pace, coding is increasingly becoming an invaluable skill for young learners. Scratch, which is the world's largest free coding community for kids, is designed to help students learn coding through fun activities such as making games and digital stories. This stimulating title features approachable text that explains how Scratch teaches coding by allowing users to drag and drop vibrant blocks to create exciting animations. The text is carefully written with middle elementary students in mind and is enhanced by sidebars, eye-catching photos, creative illustrations, and helpful graphic organizers.
Making Games with ScratchJr by
When asked what they want to do when they grow up, many young people say they want to make video games. However, very few ever get the chance to pursue that career path. This guide to making games with the free app ScratchJr is sure to help young readers become coders, a big step on the way to achieving their dreams. Clear, colorful activities with detailed instructions will get readers making simple games in no time.