1. Image #1 Getting Started
Click on File > Open to retrieve a game.
Select a game, read the notes, and PLAY!.
Be sure to examine out the code, graphics and the FUN!
Click “Examples”, then select the “Games” Folder.

2. Image #2 The Scratch Control and Design Screen
Tabs
Green Flag
Palate
Stage
(White Space)
Blocks
New Sprite Buttons
Script Area
Sprite List

3. Image #3 New Sprite Buttons
Scratch projects are made up of objects called Sprites
They serve as characters or objects in your game
Costumes change their appearance
Each Sprite has its own script; the scripts determine how the Sprites interact
Paint your own Sprite
Choose an image for a new Sprite
Here are the important components that you need to know to begin design in and programming.
Get a surprise Sprite

4. Image #4 Costume Tabs Change your Sprite’s Look with a costume change
Click on the Costumes tab. To add a costume click Import
To modify your Sprite using the paint function, click Edit
Make a copy before you edit to save the original
Any image can be used
Create animation with costume change (think flip book)