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Getting started with the Scratch Project Editor is the first step toward creating your own interactive stories, games, and animations. The editor is a browser-based tool provided by MIT that uses a "drag-and-drop" block interface, making coding accessible for beginners. 1. Launching the Editor To begin, navigate to the Scratch website.

Sounds: Click the Sounds tab to browse the library. You can add a "Meow," record your own voice, or pick a funky beat from the "Loops" category. scratchmitedu-projects-editor-tutorial-getstarted

1. Go to the Sound category (pink/magenta).
2. Drag play sound [pop] until done and snap it under the move block.
3. Go to the Looks category (purple).
4. Drag say [Hello!] for [2] seconds and snap it to the bottom of your stack.

Coding Area (Middle): The workspace where you drag and snap blocks together to build "scripts". Getting started with the Scratch Project Editor is

To create a new project, click on the "File" menu and select "New Project." Choose a project name, and select a template or start from scratch. You can also add a description and tags to your project to make it easier to find later. Go to the Sound category (pink/magenta)

• Motion Blocks: Use motion blocks to control the movement of your sprites.
• Looks Blocks: Use looks blocks to change the appearance of your sprites.
• Sound Blocks: Use sound blocks to add music and sound effects to your project.

Your cat now follows your mouse everywhere.