Sprites and Backdrops
Updated: Nov 18, 2021
These are images allow the users to create and program.
What Sprite is?
A sprite is an object or character that can be programmed to perform actions. Each sprite has its own scripts, costumes, and sounds, and can move on its own. In the edit screen, sprites appear in the sprites pane below the stage.
Default sprite is cat, but you can change the sprite and delete the sprite.
How to select and deselect the sprite?
To select a sprite you have to click on the sprite icon in the sprite pane. When you click, the sprite gets blue color frame.
When you click on other sprite in the sprite pane, first sprite will deselect and no more blue frame
How to change the Sprite name?
Step 1: Select the sprite you want to change the name
Step 2: You must type the name in the “Sprite” box.
How to change X Y coordinates of the sprite?
Step 1: Select the sprite you want to move
Step 2: Change the X value between -240 to 240
Step 3: Change the Y value between -180 to 180
How to show and hide the sprite?
Step 1: Select the sprite you want to show or hide
Step 2: Click on the Show yes or no button
How to change the size of the sprite?
Step 1: Select the sprite you want to change
Step 2: Type the “Size”.
How to change the direction of the sprite?
Step 1: Select the sprite you want to change
Step 2: Type the “Direction”
How to delete an existing sprite?
Step 1: Select the sprite you want to delete
Step 2: Click on the bin icon
How to choose a new sprite?
Step 1: Go to the “Choose a sprite” icon on the sprite pane
Step 2: Select “Choose a sprite” option
Step 3: Select the sprite from the library and click the sprite
How to create your own sprite?
Step 1: Go to the “Choose a sprite” icon on the sprite pane
Step 2: Select “Paint” option
Step 3: Use the tools available in the paint screen and draw the sprite you want.
How to get a surprise sprite?
Step 1: Go to the “Choose a sprite” icon on the sprite pane
Step 2: Select “Surprise” option
How to upload a sprite from your computer?
Step 1: Go to the “Choose a sprite” icon on the sprite pane
Step 2: Select “Upload sprite” option
Step 3: Select the image from your device and click “Open”
How to select and deselect backdrop?
To select click on the backdrop. You will see a blue color frame
To deselect click on the sprite or another backdrop
How to choose a backdrop?
Step 1: Go to the “Choose a Backdrop” icon
Step 2: Select “Choose a Backdrop” option
How to create your own backdrop?
Step 1: Go to the “Choose a Backdrop” icon
Step 2: Select “Paint” option
Step 3: Use the paint tools to create your own backdrop
How to get a surprise backdrop?
Step 1: Go to the “Choose a Backdrop” icon
Step 2: Select “Surprise” option
How to upload a backdrop from your computer?
Step 1: Go to the “Choose a Backdrop” icon
Step 2: Select “Upload Backdrop” option
Step 3: Select the image from your local folder and click “Open”
Youtube channel Scratch Coding for Kids
Youtube channel Scratch Coding for Kids
1. Try to find the differences between Sprite and backdrop. Write 5 differences?
2. How do you describe the Scratch to your friend?
3. What search strategies did you use to find interesting projects?
4. It’s important to give credit to sources of inspiration. How can you give credit for inspiration from these projects?