Scratch for Educators
Your students can use Scratch to code their own interactive stories, animations, and games. In the process, they learn to think creatively, reason systematically, and work collaboratively — essential skills for everyone in today’s society. Educators are integrating Scratch across many different subject areas and age groups.
ScratchED (Harvard University)
This free, interest-driven curriculum includes projects and resources designed specifically for elementary coders and coding educators with little or no previous experience.
Scratch.ie
Welcome to the Scratch Resources page. Scratch is a free application, developed by the MIT Media Lab, which allows users to create and share their own interactive stories, animations and games. It is easier to use than traditional programming languages as it consists of graphical blocks which snap together. You can browse resources from either the Primary or Post-Primary level.
Educator Guide (PDF) (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)
With this guide, you can plan and lead a one- hour workshop using Scratch. Participants will gain experience with coding as they create projects
STEM Learning (UK) STEM Learning
This resource explains the basics of using Scratch. Beginning with how to make the sprite move, further explanations show how to add sound, dance, start a procedure using the green flag, change colours, start a procedure using a key press and add further sprites. The simple, clear instructions make this resource suitable for students who are beginning to explore Scratch for the first time.
Exciting Ways to Teach Coding Skills Using Scratch in the Classroom
Are you looking for some support as you begin teaching coding with Scratch in the classroom? Keep reading this handy blog to find some fantastic teacher-made resources and Scratch coding lessons that are designed to take the stress out of teaching the computer science aspect of the computing curriculum at primary school.
