What is Block Based Coding?

Scratch is a website that has a high-level block-based visual programming language. It is most popular among 8-16-year-old kids. Scratch helps kids to learn to code easily and efficiently. Kids learn to code in a fun and flexible way. It helps them to enhance their creativity and find their hidden talent. Scratch also allows kids to create their games, stories, or animation.

There are three main sections in scratch called: a stage area, block palette, and a coding area, where they can place and arrange the blocks into the script they want by pressing the green flag or by clicking on the code.

Though we got to know what scratch is all about, let us learn what all students can create using scratch.

Creation of own Game:

By using scratch kids can create their own game. They can customize and add the features they want. It helps them to learn the technology, as game creation is one of the basic coding or technology to learn. Also, kids who are interested and good at online games will find it interesting.

Create a self-made story:

Stories told to kids in their childhood can be inspiring to them. Some might want to change the story, change the ending or create their own story. Scratch is the right place for all the story writing aspirants to create or modify their story into their own. It helps them to boost their creative level of thinking and apply it in reality.

Creation of animation:

Creating animation is similar to storytelling, but here you can bring the story to life by creating 3D characters. Kids who have an interest and have a great skills in drawing and animation can find it interesting, which can be a stepping stone for their future and career.

Produce a music/instrument:

This feature is attractive for kids who want to know more about music or instruments. They can create their music or add any instrumental rhythm using scratch. Musical aspirants find this feature interesting as they can produce their music and can show their creativity to the world.

As scratch is becoming popular amongst kids, meaning and proper use of it provides them the accurate knowledge about coding. Therefore, they can show their talent and creativity in the above-mentioned ways.