Scratchmitedu-projects-editor-tutorial-getstarted ~repack~ May 2026

The Ultimate Guide to Scratch: Mastering the Projects Editor (scratchmitedu-projects-editor-tutorial-getstarted)

Published by the Scratch Education Hub
Your first step into the world of creative coding starts here.

1. Accessing the Scratch Editor

To start a new project:

• Right-Click is King: Right-click on any block and select "Duplicate." This copies it instantly. Right-click on the Stage background to save the image to your computer.
• The Backpack (Bottom of Screen): This is Scratch's secret weapon. Found between the Stage and Sprite list. You can drag scripts, sounds, or costumes here to reuse them in any future project.
• Shift + Click: Hold Shift and click the "Green Flag" to enter Turbo Mode. Code runs as fast as the computer allows (great for complex simulations).
• Drag Order: Blocks snap together magnetically. If a block won't snap, look for the white highlight. You cannot put a Motion block before an Event block.

Inside the Scratch “Get Started” Tutorial: A First Look at the Project Editor

If you’ve ever pointed a young coder (or yourself) toward Scratch, you’ve probably seen this link:
scratch.mit.edu/projects/editor/?tutorial=getstarted scratchmitedu-projects-editor-tutorial-getstarted

when green flag clicked
forever
if <touching Cat?> then
go to random position v
play sound pop v
change [Score v] by (1)
end