Coding in Scratch is one of the easiest and most fun ways to get started in programming, especially for kids. There’s no setup, downloads, or waiting around. All kids have to do is create an account and they can start coding right away.
We’ve compiled a few easy Scratch project ideas that are perfect for kids and beginners. You can even remix these projects to make them your own.
Getting started might feel daunting, but it shouldn’t! The best way to learn Scratch is to jump in and start coding. You don’t have to worry about making mistakes because you can easily revert or start over.
7 Easy Scratch Project Ideas
One way to come up with ideas is to take your favorite simple games and try to replicate them in Scratch. From there, you can customize it to your heart’s desire. Try coding one of these simple and fun Scratch projects and then make it your own:
- Rocket Landing
- Scratcher Card
- Advent Calendar
- Candy Collector Game
- Dino Egg Hunt
- Flying Space Cat
- Musical Band
1. Rocket Landing
Safely guide and land your rocket to win this easy and quick game. This game uses conditional logic and the “Sensing” block to fire code when two blocks are touching.
Rocket Landing Project
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2. Scratcher Card
Create a hand-coded card that reveals a surprise message to the recipient. This project uses the switch costume and background blocks to show changes. These are simple visual effects that can be applied to any project.
Scratcher Card Project
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3. Advent Calendar
Give a gift every day leading up to a special event with a holiday advent calendar. Learn how to send messages between sprites using the broadcast blocks and trigger your gifts to show. The broadcast blocks are integral for coding buttons and click events.