Grade 2 CT • Advanced Features in Scratch Jr. • Day One

Grade 2Computational Thinker Advanced Features in Scratch Jr.

DAY 1

Overview

Today I will learn to edit backgrounds and sprites using the Paint Editor in Scratch Jr.

Motivation

STEP 1.

  Directions: Now that you have had some experience using tools in Scratch Jr, follow your teachers directions to share 2 successes and 1 challenge you had working with the two tutorials last week with your partner.

Think about and Discuss

Icon for high five

Share 2 Successes

Icon of hands helping

Share 1 Challenge

 

Lesson

STEP 2.

Directions: Follow along with your teacher as they demonstrate the Paint Editor Tool Download Paint Editor Tool in Scratch Jr.

Screenshot of Paint Editor in Scratch Jr.

 

Activity: Make a Costume for Scratch Cat

STEP 3.

Directions: Let's Practice. Open a blank project and use the paint editor to dress Scratch Cat up as your school mascot. 

Screenshot of Paint Editor in Scratch Jr.

  • Scratch JR. icon   Open Scratch Jr. 
  • Screenshot of New Project icon in Scratch Jr.  Create a New Project 
  • Image of Cat Sprite tool   Select the paint editor for your Scratch Cat Sprite.
  • Edit icon   Edit Scratch Cat so he is dressed up like your school mascot.
  • save icon  Save your project.

Resources

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