Hey there! Welcome to another exciting Scratch video update. This is episode seven, and we’re here to share some cool things happening in the Scratch community. I’m Rick Rose, and I’m Eric, also known as SpeakVisually on Scratch. We had a fun weekend with two special events: Scratch Day and Mother’s Day. Let’s dive into what we discovered!
Scratch Day is a special occasion where people all over the world celebrate Scratch, a platform where you can create your own interactive stories, games, and animations. On the Scratch website, we featured a studio full of awesome Scratch Day-themed projects. One project that caught our eye was CrazyNim’s dress-up game. In this game, you can dress a character in outfits that share interesting facts about Scratch, like when it was launched and other cool community milestones.
Another exciting project was by Theore Grits. It involved a community remixing project with a cute 8-bit character. Users could use the paint editor to dress up the character, and the plan is to combine all the characters into one big project. There are already over 200 remixes, and it’s something we can’t wait to see completed!
Mother’s Day was also a time for creativity on Scratch. Many people made heartfelt projects for their moms. Some created digital cards, others wrote poems, and a few made slideshows to show what they love about their mothers. One adorable project even had a “hug sender” feature, where you could send a virtual hug with a little heart. How sweet is that?
If you’re looking for new things to try on Scratch, check out the remix row at the bottom of the homepage. This section shows what the community is remixing, including popular coloring contests and challenges. There’s always something exciting happening there!
Speaking of remixing, there’s a featured gallery called the media library. It’s a place where Scratchers share projects that you can remix by using sprites or music. You can use the backpack feature in the editor to drag sprites and music into it and then use them in your own projects. Some cool creations include a 16-bit version of the Goofriends and some amazing polygon art. We encourage you to explore the media library and maybe even create your own sprites and music for others to use!
As you might know, Scratch Day was on May 9th, and people around the world celebrated it in style. We had a big celebration at MIT with about 300 people, featuring lots of fun activities. Rick and I even got to be on stage, which felt like a live video update!
There were also Scratch Day events in other countries. Indonesia celebrated its first Scratch Day, which was amazing. We also saw photos from an event in Rwanda, and there was a celebration in Tokyo where someone dressed up as the Scratch Cat. It was so cute! Maybe one of us should try that next year!
That’s all for this update. We hope you enjoyed learning about the exciting things happening in the Scratch community. We’ll see you next month with more updates!
Imagine you’re celebrating Scratch Day! Use Scratch to create a project that highlights what you love about Scratch. It could be a game, an animation, or an interactive story. Share your project with your classmates and explain why you chose to create it.
Visit the remix row on the Scratch homepage and choose a project to remix. Add your own twist by changing the characters, background, or storyline. Present your remixed project to the class and discuss the changes you made and why.
Create a digital card for Mother’s Day using Scratch. Include animations, music, or a poem to make it special. Share your card with your classmates and discuss the features you included to make it unique.
Explore the media library on Scratch and find a sprite or piece of music you like. Use the backpack feature to add it to your own project. Create a short animation or game using the media you found and present it to the class.
Research how different countries celebrated Scratch Day. Create a presentation or poster showcasing the various celebrations and share it with the class. Discuss how these events inspire creativity and community involvement.
Here’s a sanitized version of the provided YouTube transcript:
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Hi everyone, welcome to another Scratch video update! This is episode seven. I’m Rick Rose, also known as Rick Rose on Scratch, and I’m Eric, also known as SpeakVisually on Scratch. We had a pretty eventful weekend with two events: Scratch Day and Mother’s Day. For our love section, we thought we would feature something about both.
We highlighted a Scratch Day studio on the website, showcasing a variety of cool Scratch Day-themed projects. One project that stood out to me was CrazyNim’s dress-up project, where you can dress a character in clothes that include interesting facts about Scratch, like its launch date and other community highlights.
Additionally, Theore Grits created a community remixing project featuring a little 8-bit character. Users can use the paint editor to dress it up, and the idea is to compile all the characters into one big project, celebrating Scratch Day. There are over 200 remixes, and while I’m not sure when it will be completed, it’s something to look forward to!
For Mother’s Day, it was wonderful to see the variety of projects created for moms. Some people made cards, others wrote poems, and some created slideshows highlighting what they love about their moms. One project even featured a “hug sender,” where you could wait for a hug to be sent with a little heart—so adorable!
Now, let’s talk about things to try. We were considering what to discuss in this update, and I noticed the remix row has a lot of cool things to explore. If you go to the bottom of the homepage, you’ll find a section that showcases what the community is remixing, including popular coloring contests and challenges. There’s always a lot happening in the remix row, so definitely check that out!
Speaking of remixing, there’s a featured gallery called the media library that embodies the spirit of remixing. Scratchers have been creating various projects where you can take sprites or music and reuse them in your own projects. One way to do this is by using the backpack feature in the editor, where you can drag different sprites and music into it and then access them in another project.
People have created some cool sprites, including a 16-bit version of the Goofriends and some polygon art. You should definitely check it out! The media library features a lot of cool stuff, and we encourage you to create sprites and music for others to use as well.
Now, we have a message from the Scratch team. As many of you know, Scratch Day was on May 9th, and people around the world celebrated Scratch. We celebrated here at MIT and wanted to share some photos and stories from Scratch Day events worldwide.
We had a Scratch Day celebration upstairs with about 300 people, featuring various activities. Rick and I were on stage, which was a lot of fun—like a live video update!
There were also some exciting events in other countries. Indonesia had its first Scratch Day, which was fantastic to see. There was also an event in Rwanda, and we saw their photos right before our own celebration. Additionally, there was an event in Tokyo where someone dressed up as the Scratch Cat—so cute! Maybe one of us should do that next year!
Well, I don’t think we can top that photo, so maybe we should wrap up the update here. We’ll see you next month!
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This version removes any informal language, filler words, and personal anecdotes while maintaining the core content and structure of the original transcript.
Scratch – A free programming language and online community where you can create your own interactive stories, games, and animations. – In Scratch, I made a fun game where a cat jumps over obstacles.
Coding – The process of writing instructions for a computer to understand and execute. – I spent the afternoon coding a program that tells jokes.
Games – Interactive programs designed for entertainment, often created using coding. – We learned how to make simple games in our computer class using Scratch.
Projects – Completed pieces of work, often involving coding, that can be shared with others. – My latest project is a digital storybook that I coded myself.
Community – A group of people who share ideas and help each other, especially in online platforms like Scratch. – The Scratch community is very supportive and helped me improve my coding skills.
Remixing – Taking an existing project and modifying it to create something new. – I enjoyed remixing my friend’s game by adding new levels and challenges.
Creativity – The ability to use imagination to create new and original ideas, especially in coding projects. – Coding allows me to express my creativity by designing unique characters and stories.
Sprites – Characters or objects in a game or animation that can be programmed to move and interact. – I used different sprites to make my game more exciting and colorful.
Media – Various forms of content like images, sounds, and videos used in coding projects. – I added media like sound effects and background music to my animation to make it more engaging.
Animations – Moving images created by displaying a series of pictures or frames, often used in games and stories. – My animation shows a dog running across the screen to catch a ball.
