ScratchJr games become a lot more fun, challenging (and addictive š) when we introduce the timing element! Learn how to create a simple timer and start counting down!
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How to share ScratchJr projects (and what if it does not work on Android) ?
How to share ScratchJr projects? It is a common problem that the imported ScratchJr project does not show up. Fortunately, there is a simple workaround that usually helps!
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Is it possible to use variables in ScratchJr?
In this post you will learn how to work around the fact that there are no build-in variables in ScratchJr. Weāll create a counter that presents itās ācurrent valueā and we’ll also simulate a conditional statement “If a variable value is x, then do something…”
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āSpin that turkey!ā The ScratchJr Thanksgiving Bingo game
This Thanksgiving ScratchJr game is a great fun for the whole family! Youāll have a blast creating the spinning turkey animation and then playing the Bingo game!
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ScratchJr scripts with loops. A matching game worksheet
A simple matching activity to practice loops in ScratchJr. There are five scripts on a worksheet, each script contains loops. Your pupilsā goal is to connect each script with a relevant route.
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Move the frog up the stairs! Loops in ScratchJr
This project is a great introduction to ScratchJr loops and also a good way to practice multiplication and addition. The frog has to perform the same sequence of movements many times, so the easiest way to achieve it is to use loops!
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Phases of the Moon in ScratchJr. A great mixture of coding and astronomy!
This ScratchJr project uses loops to explain the basic mechanism of the changing lunar phases. A perfect coding activity to incorporate into your science lesson!
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ScratchJr Halloween animation – carving and lighting up a Jack-oā-lantern
This Halloween themed animation will allow your students to practice all sorts of ScratchJr concepts: sending and receiving messages, āstart on tapā and āwaitā blocks, showing and hiding characters. Boo!
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Creating irregular shapes by dragging points
Learn how to use dragging points in ScratchJr paint editor. Turn triangles and rectangles into other polygons and irregular shapes. Ready to take your ScratchJr drawings into the next level?
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5 Tips for using the camera tool in ScratchJr
The ScratchJr camera tool opens up new fun possibilities to create your own characters and backgrounds. Itās very intuitive and easy to use, but there are some tricks that may not be obvious at first glance… read this post and get inspired!
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