Chapter 7: Code with Scratch Jr
📝 Problem Statement
Students need to understand how to use Scratch Jr to make characters move, jump, or talk using coding blocks.
They must learn to drag blocks, connect them, and run simple programs.
🎯 Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to use basic blocks in Scratch Jr to create simple movements and actions. They will also
learn how to arrange blocks in sequence to make a small animation or story.
🌟 What is ScratchJr?
ScratchJr is a fun and colourful coding app made especially for young children.
It helps Class 1 students learn how to create stories, animations, and small games using coding blocks.
Children do not need to write any text — they only drag and drop blocks to make things happen.
🎨 What Are Coding Blocks?
Coding blocks are small puzzle-like pieces that tell a character what to do.
Each block has a picture and a meaning.
When students join blocks together, they create a code or a program.
🤖 Why is it Called “Code Magic”?
Because coding can make characters:
move ✨
jump 🐇
dance 💃
talk 💬
change colors 🎨
disappear/appear 🌟
It feels like doing magic by giving simple instructions!
Overview of Scratch Jr
ScratchJr is an incredibly engaging visual programming language. So, there’s no reading or writing involved
and your kid can dive straight into coding fun!
Let’s break down the key components of ScratchJr:
1. Stage: This is where all the magic happens! It’s a blank canvas where your kids see their output animations,
games, or stories come to life. It’s like a monitor or display area!
2. Sprites: These are the characters (people, animals, objects) around which your child can create a project.
Scratch Jr comes with a variety of pre-made sprites, but the best part is that your kids can also create their own!
3. Block Palettes and Categories: Just like puzzles, the blocks in Scratch Jr represent different actions.
These actions could be movement, sound, or even changing colors. So, all your kid has to do is simply snap the
blocks together to form code sequences!
4. Script Area: We are calling this area a backstage. It is where all the code blocks are arranged. So, your
kids will drag blocks into this area to create their animations, games, or interactive stories!
⭐ Main Coding Blocks in Scratch Jr
1. Motion Blocks (Blue)
Used to move the character.
Examples:
Move right
Move left
Jump
Turn
2. Looks Blocks (Yellow)
Used to change the character's appearance.
Example:
Make character bigger or smaller
Hide or show
Change colour
3. Sound Blocks (Green)
Used to play sounds or make the character talk.
4. Control Blocks (Orange)
Used to start or stop actions.
Example:
Start when green flag is pressed
Wait for a few seconds
Facts about Scratch Jr
There are some fun and interesting information about Scratch Jr that you should know:
Scratch Jr is a mobile application that you can download on phones, tablets and iPads.
Scratch Jr is globally used and is available in 25+ languages!
Scratch Jr has features that match young children’s cognitive, emotional, social, and personal
development.
With ScratchJr, your kids aren’t just learning to code, they are coding to learn!
Scratch Jr is entirely free!
Benefits of Scratch Jr.
Why Scratch Jr should be your kids’ best friend? Well, let’s find out why:
1. Boost Creativity
2. Practical Thinking
3. Collaboration
4. Resilience
5. Engaging
6. Confidence
📚 Exercise Zone
Activity 1: Make a Cat
🟢 Multiple Choice Questions
Walk
1. ScratchJr is used for:
a) Sleeping Open ScratchJr.
b) Coding Choose the cat.
c) Eating Add 3 move
forward blocks.
Tap the green flag.
Watch the cat walk!
2. Which block makes the character move?
a) Blue block
b) Orange block
c) Green block
3. The green flag is used to:
a) Stop the project
b) Delete a character
c) Start the project
🟡 Fill in the Blanks
1. ScratchJr uses __________ to give instructions.
2. The place where characters move is called the __________.
3. The blue blocks are called __________ blocks.
🔵 True / False
1. ScratchJr needs typing to code.
2. Coding blocks look like puzzle pieces.
3. Yellow blocks are used for moving characters.
🟣 Question and Answer
Q1. What is ScratchJr?
Q2. What does the blue block do?
Q3. What is the green flag used for?
Q4. Where do characters act and move?