Griffpatch

🚀 𝗖𝗼𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 = 𝗨𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗟𝗗𝗦!

One of the coolest things about coding is how it opens up new worlds for you to explore. Whether you’re creating a virtual universe or bringing your imagination to life in a game, technology is your key to limitless possibilities. 🌍 Every new skill you learn is like discovering a new planet. Let’s keep coding and exploring new worlds together!

𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗰𝗸 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘀? 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗝𝗮𝗺 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗺𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗯𝗶𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁

One of the best things about Game Jams is that they spark creativity in ways you might not expect.

I’ve shared some videos of past winners, and trust me, these projects are impressive.
They show that no matter where you are on your coding journey, there’s always room to create something amazing.

I love seeing how our members use Game Jams as a chance to experiment, learn, and grow.

It’s a great reminder that coding isn’t just about logic and problem-solving—it’s also about having fun and bringing your ideas to life.

So, if you’re looking for some inspiration, check out the winners’ video and get ready to join in on the next one!

Watch here!

https://youtube.com/watch?v=7Yej1QsrAX8

🌄 𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗱𝗱 𝗦𝗰𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝗰𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀? 🐾

Hey Scratchers and parents! Want to know how to create cool scrolling backgrounds in Scratch? I’m Griffpatch, and I can’t wait to show you how! 🎮 In this tutorial, we’ll cover how to loop background sprites using the math mod operator, plus introduce parallax and vertical scrolling—oh, and an awesome animating Scratch Cat walk cycle! 🐱💨

This is a simple but super useful technique we’ll use in many future projects, including the upcoming titled scrolling tutorial series. 🚀

Check it out here: 👉 https://youtu.be/5hbqZOL5rYw



😺 Scratch was developed by the Lifelong Kindergarten Group at the MIT Media Lab. See http://scratch.mit.edu

🚀 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲-𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆: 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗶𝘀 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁!

The future belongs to those who can code, create, and adapt to the digital age. By focusing on digital literacy, you’re making sure your child is prepared for the ever-evolving world. 🌍 Did you know that 65% of kids today will end up in jobs that don’t even exist yet? You’re preparing them for a limitless future!

Today I'm stepping away from coding for a moment to share something I think is genuinely worth your time.

One of the things I love most about teaching coding is seeing children realize they're capable of more than they imagined.

Every child learns differently.

Every child deserves the opportunity to succeed with the right support.

That's why I'm happy to share the work of my friend Tara.

From July 13-16, she's hosting the 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁, where leading experts will share practical ideas for supporting autistic children through communication, play, sensory strategies, regulation, AAC, inclusion, and more.

Today, 1 in 31 children is autistic, making this a resource that could benefit many families, educators, and communities.

Whether you're a parent, teacher, homeschooler, therapist, or simply want to better understand and support autistic children, I encourage you to take a look.

🎟️ Tickets are completely FREE.

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And if someone comes to mind while you're reading this, please consider sharing this post with them. You never know how much one recommendation can help another family.

🤝 𝗖𝗼𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘄𝗲 𝗱𝗼 𝗶𝘁 𝗧𝗢𝗚𝗘𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥!

I love coding solo, but you know what’s even better? Working with others to create something awesome! Whether you’re teaming up on a game, sharing your code for feedback, or helping someone debug, coding is all about collaboration. 💻 We get stronger when we work together, learn from each other, and share our creations. What projects are you working on with friends?

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗝𝗮𝗺𝘀 𝘀𝗼 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹? 𝗜𝘁’s 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆!

I’ve been looking back at some of the awesome projects that have come out of our Game Jams, and it’s always so inspiring.

What’s great about these competitions is that they’re open to everyone—whether you’ve just started coding or you’re already a pro.

It’s not about perfection; it’s about pushing yourself, trying new things, and seeing where your creativity takes you.

I’ve shared some winners’ videos to give you a little motivation for the month ahead.

Watch how our members turned their ideas into incredible games, and think about what you could create in the next Game Jam.

It’s your chance to be part of something fun and show off your skills!

Take a look here!

https://youtu.be/fwCzYRyJBlo

🍋 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗙𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗟𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗰𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵? 🚀

Hey Scratchers and parents! Want to build a fast-paced space shooter in Scratch? This fun three-part series is based on the classic arcade game Asteroids, but with a twist—Lemons! 🍋 In Part 1, we’ll code player movement and laser firing to set the stage for the exciting parts to come!

In future episodes, we’ll tackle enemy lemons, collisions, splitting lemons, and some awesome explosion flashes and screen shake! 💥

Wondering why Lemons? Well, they’ve achieved interstellar capability and are trying to take over the universe. We need those lasers to fight back! 🔫

Jump in here: 👉 https://youtu.be/sqsNb0s7Oq4



😺 Scratch was developed by the Lifelong Kindergarten Group at the MIT Media Lab. See http://scratch.mit.edu

🎨 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗰 - i𝘁’s 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵!

By encouraging both creativity and technical skills, you're raising innovators! ⚙️ Art and logic go hand in hand when it comes to problem-solving, and did you know that children who engage in creative thinking score 30% higher in STEM subjects? Keep nurturing those creative sparks alongside coding and tech!