Handles sound effects, volume, and audio tracks.

If you would like to expand this project further, let me know if you want to add , setting up keyboard controls for movement , or designing game-over screens . Share public link

Go to the Motion category (Blue). Drag a move 10 steps block and snap it directly underneath the yellow event block.

The is the world’s most popular gateway into the world of programming. Designed by the MIT Media Lab, it replaces complex text-based code with intuitive, colorful blocks, allowing anyone to create games, animations, and stories in minutes.

The Scratch Editor, which you can find online at scratch.mit.edu/projects/editor , is where all the magic happens. It's a web-based application that you can access directly from your browser.

To connect blocks, drag one near the bottom of another until a gray shadow appears, then release. To separate blocks, click and drag the bottom block away from the top one.

Pretend you’ve never seen Scratch before. Follow the green highlights. You’ll be surprised how smooth it feels — and how quickly you build something.

Click the orange Share button at the top of the editor to let the global Scratch community play and comment on your creation. If you want to expand your project, tell me:

: This is your workspace. You build your program by dragging blocks from the Block Palette and snapping them together in this area to form scripts. Instructions are executed from the top block downwards.

Scratch runs on a cloud architecture, meaning it constantly autosaves your work if you are logged into a validated account.

All in about 5–10 minutes.

Click the Green Flag above the Stage. Your cat moves! 3. Adding Personal Flair: Costumes and Sounds

The strip of purple at the top of the screen contains some important menus and tools:

You have now unlocked the door to a world of digital creativity. You know how to navigate the Scratch editor, write your first script, add sounds, and share your creations with the world. The keyword scratchmitedu-projects-editor-tutorial-getstarted is no longer a mystery. It is your personal, interactive invitation to start building.