This is a Scratch resource to help pupils understand and use variables effectively in their programming. The main guide easily talks you through creating a simple dice game, where decisions are made in order to record the highest roll of the dice throughout the game.

App inventor is a visual programming language designed to help in the building of simple and complex Android applications without the need for any previous coding knowledge. In this exercise we will learn how to build a Silly Name Generator for your phone or tablet. The aim of the app is simple, upon pressing a button select random elements from two lists to build a funny name and present it on screen. There are additional points at the end of the exercise to improve the application, such as getting the device to read out the generated name.

Here at First Coding we’re always looking for unique ways to keep pupils’ interest so recently we’ve been teaching our pupils how to package up their Scratch projects to make them into standalone games (that they can burn to disk and hand out to friend and family) or use their projects to build Android apps. The video below features one of our musical sequencer projects that is running as an app in Kindle. Included is also the music seqencer project featured in the video. Please note, this only currently works for Scratch 2 projects.

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This is an easy to follow worksheet that will show you how to build a chatbot in Scratch. The chatbot is able to check for keywords and generate an appropriate response. Once the worksheet project has been completed, it can be easily cusomisable to produce a hugely creative and fun application. There is also a working example included that you can import into Scratch and run straight away.

Bring the excitement of game development into your classroom with this engaging tutorial on building Space Invaders in Scratch! This comprehensive resource includes everything you need to guide students through creating their own version of the classic arcade game. The tutorial is paired with a detailed class worksheet, a ready-to-use teacher’s PowerPoint presentation, and a fully functional model of the game. This is perfect for introducing students to the fundamentals of programming, logic, and game design in an interactive and fun way. Suitable for beginners and adaptable for various skill levels, this tutorial will have students coding and problem-solving like pros in no time!

This guide serves as a supplement to our Monetising Scratch Projects guide. It provides step-by-step instructions on setting up a Payment/Donate button that can be integrated into any Scratch project. This feature offers dedicated Scratch game designers an excellent opportunity to enhance monetisation of their games and other creations.

Turn your Scratch projects into profits with our Monetising Scratch Games guide! Learn practical strategies to bring your games to a wider audience, generate revenue, and take your coding skills to the next level. Ready to start earning from your creativity?