Costumes, movement & multitasking in Scratch

Scratch always executes commands in a linear way: First do this, then do that, then do the next thing. But what happens when you want to do more than one thing at the same time? In this short Scratch Hacks tutorial, Mr. T demonstrates how to split your code into multiple streams so that movement, costume changes, sound and special effects all execute at the same time.

Created by Atomec Studios and narrated by veteran tech educator Andrew Tomec, SCRATCH HACKS is a new series of quick and simple Scratch coding tutorials aimed at beginner- to intermediate-level coders. Scratch Hacks aim to take the fear factor out of coding with byte-sized video tutorials that offer tips and advice on the most common questions and problems that arise when youngsters first take up coding in Scratch. In his work as a Canadian elementary school teacher, Mr. T has taught hundreds of introductory coding classes to children from kindergarten up. "I was struck by how often the same simple questions arise in every class I teach. Learning to code is like learning any other language, and these compact lessons will help give learners the vocabulary they need to express themselves in the digital world."

WHAT IS ATOMEC STUDIOS?
Atomec Studios is a non-profit learning initiative that aims to put the A into STEAM with fun and accessible learning that emphasizes creative expression over algorithms. We believe that kids learn best when set free to pursue their own unique passions, a goal that's been aided tremendously by the growth of powerful, kid-friendly software like MIT's Scratch, that unlock the world of animation, storytelling, game production, music composition and digital art.

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[LearnWithHarleenKaur]

Thanks a lot
You really helped me a lot

[christophernakhoul]

Is it possible to kind of communicate between sprites using the broadcast and the when I receive commands? I had thought you could do that, but it's not working.

[shirley]

what if I want to 2 things to happen at the same time in the middle of my block of codes after I click start?

[iahgurlpinktv]

What if I have more than the walk animation? Like a jump costume, it would still be included is there a way to remove it?