{"id":6688,"date":"2022-03-30T15:56:53","date_gmt":"2022-03-30T15:56:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/brightchamps.com\/blog\/?p=6688"},"modified":"2024-10-03T11:28:14","modified_gmt":"2024-10-03T11:28:14","slug":"run-script-in-scratch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/brightchamps.com\/blog\/run-script-in-scratch\/","title":{"rendered":"Scratch 101: How To Run A Script In Scratch Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"yoast-breadcrumbs\"><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/brightchamps.com\/blog\/\">Home<\/a><\/span> \u00bb <span><a href=\"https:\/\/brightchamps.com\/blog\/code-for-kids\/\">Code for Kids Corner<\/a><\/span> \u00bb <span class=\"breadcrumb_last\" aria-current=\"page\"><strong>Scratch 101: How To Run A Script In Scratch Program<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Scratch is a programming platform that allows us to create games, animations, and stories. <a href=\"https:\/\/brightchamps.com\/blog\/guides\/scratch-programming\/\">Scratch<\/a>&#8216;s block-based programming language allows you to create any type of project.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"cstm_banner_cta\"><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s a platform for learning to code, but if you&#8217;re picturing anything complex, you&#8217;re wrong about Scratch.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Scratch has a relatively simple interface, and coding is made easier by placing codes inside colorful blocks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/brightchamps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Free-Kids-Coding-Resources-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Scratch Coding\" class=\"wp-image-4006\" width=\"768\" height=\"384\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When these blocks are combined to code for a project, they <a href=\"https:\/\/brightchamps.com\/blog\/organize-scratch-script\/\">form a script<\/a>. In this blog, I will discuss how to run a script in Scratch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let us start by first <a href=\"https:\/\/brightchamps.com\/blog\/create-first-scratch-project\/\">creating a project<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>Table of contents<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-how-to-run-a-script-in-scratch\" data-level=\"2\">How to Run a Script in Scratch<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#h-starting-a-project\" data-level=\"3\">Starting a Project\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-dragging-the-code-blocks\" data-level=\"3\">Dragging the Code Blocks\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-running-the-code\" data-level=\"3\">Running the Code\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-run-a-script-in-scratch\"><strong>How to Run a Script in Scratch<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Firstly create an account with your details like email and password, if you aren\u2019t already registered on Scratch.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A registered user in Scratch means you can save and share your project with the Scratch community and friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once done, click on \u2018CREATE\u2019 to start the project. Let\u2019s start!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"487\" src=\"https:\/\/brightchamps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/How-To-Run-A-Script-In-Scratch-Program-1-1024x487.png\" alt=\"How To Run A Script In Scratch Program\" class=\"wp-image-6689\" style=\"width:768px;height:365px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/brightchamps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/How-To-Run-A-Script-In-Scratch-Program-1-980x466.png 980w, https:\/\/brightchamps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/How-To-Run-A-Script-In-Scratch-Program-1-480x228.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-starting-a-project\"><strong>Starting a Project&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On Scratch, to the extreme left are the blocks (the place where you take the commands).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The middle area is called the \u2018script area\u2019 (where you put the code).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To the extreme right is the \u2018stage\u2019 (to see the final output) and from the bottom right you can manage the sprites and the background.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The \u2018cat icon\u2019 to the extreme right gives you the option to choose the sprite.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The \u2018background icon\u2019 next to it gives the option to choose the background for the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The \u2018green flag\u2019 is to run the code while the red button is to stop the code.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/brightchamps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/How-To-Run-A-Script-In-Scratch-Program-2-1024x478.png\" alt=\"How To Run A Script In Scratch Program\" class=\"wp-image-6690\" style=\"width:768px;height:359px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/brightchamps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/How-To-Run-A-Script-In-Scratch-Program-2-980x457.png 980w, https:\/\/brightchamps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/How-To-Run-A-Script-In-Scratch-Program-2-480x224.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-dragging-the-code-blocks\"><strong>Dragging the Code Blocks&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the left-hand side of the screen, the code blocks are mentioned. The characters are called \u2018Sprites\u2019.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Click on the sprite to code for that particular sprite. After you choose the sprite, it will appear on the stage.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"cstm_banner_cta\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can delete and add the sprites as you like. Drag the blocks to the center area which is the <a href=\"https:\/\/brightchamps.com\/blog\/long-does-it-take-to-learn-roblox\/\">script<\/a> area.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here, the sprite is a ball and the blocks taken are, <em>move 10 steps<\/em>, <em>forever,<\/em> <em>when the green flag clicked<\/em>, <em>if on edge bounce<\/em>, etc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is a sequence to run a code.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"457\" src=\"https:\/\/brightchamps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/How-To-Run-A-Script-In-Scratch-Program-3-1024x457.png\" alt=\"How To Run A Script In Scratch Program\" class=\"wp-image-6691\" style=\"width:768px;height:343px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/brightchamps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/How-To-Run-A-Script-In-Scratch-Program-3-980x437.png 980w, https:\/\/brightchamps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/How-To-Run-A-Script-In-Scratch-Program-3-480x214.png 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Connect all the codes. Each sprite and the background will have its own code blocks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The blocks can make the sprites move, make different sounds, and change their color. And when connected, it builds your <a href=\"https:\/\/brightchamps.com\/blog\/how-to-create-roblox-game-using-lua-script\/\">games<\/a>, animations, and different projects.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-running-the-code\"><strong>Running the Code&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After you\u2019ve completed your project, you can click on the \u2018green flag\u2019 to see your code run on the Stage.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Make sure it\u2019s saved under your account so that you can save and share.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The \u2018green flag\u2019 helps to run the code in the script area.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"cstm_banner_cta\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Scratch, like any other programming language, uses codes to create games, animations, and other projects.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, in Scratch, these codes are contained within colorful blocks, so we don&#8217;t have to write them ourselves; instead, we simply stack them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These stacked blocks are also known as the script, and we must run the script to see the results of our codes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As we learned above, we can run a script in Scratch by clicking on the green flag on top of our script area, and we can stop it by clicking the red button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"cstm_banner_cta\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learn Scratch at BrightChamps with its specially designed curriculum that makes learning programming easy for students in Grade 1-12. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">BrightChamps also teaches a variety of other programs that help kids build a foundation in computer programming through activities, interactive lessons, and other means.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let&#8217;s introduce <a href=\"https:\/\/brightchamps.com\/blog\/scratch-coding-for-kids\/\">scratch coding for kids<\/a> by Brightchamps to your young kid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/brightchamps.com\/\">BrightChamps<\/a> provides<a href=\"https:\/\/brightchamps.com\/blog\/teaching-financial-literacy-for-kids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> financial education for kids<\/a>, equipping them with essential money management knowledge for a successful future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1648643863776\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How to open a project in Scratch <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/brightchamps.com\/blog\/how-to-download-scratch-3-on-windows-10\/\"><strong>3.0<\/strong><\/a><strong>?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">On Scratch, https:\/\/scratch.mit.edu\/ we can create games, animations, and stories. You can program any type of project on Scratch. Create an account with your details like email and password. Once done, click on \u2018CREATE\u2019 to start the project.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1648643897098\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What does a script do in the Script area in Scratch?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The user can drag the code blocks in the area from the blocks palette. The user can connect more blocks in a better way by using the scripts area. 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