{"id":53874,"date":"2022-12-05T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-12-05T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/?p=53874"},"modified":"2025-04-22T23:42:48","modified_gmt":"2025-04-23T05:42:48","slug":"scratch-tutorial-for-kids-flying-space-cat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/scratch-tutorial-for-kids-flying-space-cat\/","title":{"rendered":"Scratch Tutorial For Kids: Flying Space Cat"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Space Cat is on a mission to collect as many crystals as possible to fuel his spaceship! <\/strong>Using the Scratch platform, let&#8217;s build a fun collecting game to help Space Cat with its mission. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Collecting is a popular mechanic in games and can be easily coded in Scratch with the same basic logic. From weapons to badges, collecting can keep players striving to achieve more in your game.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In this game, the goal is to collect as many crystals as possible, but if you miss three crystals the game ends. <\/strong>This tutorial shows you how to code this game from start to finish and you can customize it with your own images and messages.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p style=\"background: none repeat scroll 0 0 #ecf3f6; clear: both; margin-bottom: 18px; overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid #011e41; padding: 16px;\"><span>\ud83d\udccc<\/span><small><strong> [Download] Printable Scratch Coding Tutorials <\/strong> Get 2 printable Scratch tutorials, Rocket Landing and Flying Space Cat, to code your own games step by step. <a href=\"#download\">Download Now<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Code this game and see how many crystals you can collect!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Play <a href=\"https:\/\/scratch.mit.edu\/projects\/735224723\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Flying Space Cat game<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/UzGO2W2_xY5KsZioCkwo4fIiBxXkVJ8a1hwjHrVdr_57oY-DQRQ3f10IPJzjA-Ir_ot9x9-GeJCRKYjdf7iz5n7leYlPtYtMzLXvHZf4vo0TZtnsKVLvoe3aiuJGeRsfCQh89OPC8Yp2Me-_OkhGBlez1sOxZ_WU9RqDP3M0-6j0fpv8trGdMkcIBQUYlQ\" alt=\"Scratch tutorial complete\" style=\"width:600px;height:472px\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-cw1-wide-post-container-Z2lu9rt wp-block-lazyblock-cw1-wide-post-container\"><div class=\"wide \"><div class=\"lazyblock-inner-blocks\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-atomic-blocks-ab-container table-of-contents ab-block-container\"><div class=\"ab-container-inside\"><div class=\"ab-container-content\">\n<p class=\"title\"><strong>Scratch Tutorial Steps<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"#step1\">Step 1: Create a new Scratch project<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#step2\"><strong>Step 2: Add a scrolling background<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#step3\"><strong>Step 3: Add flying cat and move it<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#step4\"><strong>Step 4: Show random crystals and move them<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#step5\"><strong>Step 5: Add up losing crystals<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#step6\"><strong>Step 6: Increase score for gaining crystals<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#step7\"><strong>Step 7: Show \u201cGame Over\u201d screen<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#complete\"><strong>Your Flying Space Cat game is complete!<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-you-need\"><strong>What you need:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Scratch account:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/scratch.mit.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Create a free Scratch account<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Starter files:<\/strong> Download the star image we are using in our game. You can also use your own images to customize your application. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/stars.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download starter file<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-no-coding-experience-is-necessary-for-this-tutorial-beginner-friendly-for-kids-ages-8-and-up-give-it-a-try\"><strong>No coding experience is necessary for this tutorial. Beginner-friendly for kids ages 8 and up. Give it a try!<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step1\"><strong>Step 1: Create a new Scratch project<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s start by creating a new project.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/scratch.mit.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/scratch.mit.edu\/<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Login to your account<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on the \u201cCreate\u201d button.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/mNJBpZ9hu6UQ8XcUzcDmEaRvvZhldBYnoiQGyr6EH7PXYBnNmpYv-lp6S0OcjTcv96xpKPXjlgZuvn1gCNkrvCDZ9cED3HP1zDbhJQLJvtK9SJKNIPIonWQB3bNOCRDdrpzWvwgESsv8PtNoXsKfUUFVyvqfUVagujvmTPakqT6RvfDHDOx2AwFErW65_w\" alt=\"Scratch tutorial create project\n\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Now, we can code your Flying Space Cat game!&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hint:<\/strong> You can also remix this project and others to see the code.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step2\"><strong>Step 2: Add a scrolling background<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To give the effect of moving through space, we created a simple scrolling background.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Start by deleting the Scratch cat sprite that appears in every new project. Click on the cat sprite and the trash can icon.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click the \u201cChoose a Backdrop\u201d icon and add the \u201cGalaxy\u201d backdrop.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The stars will move while the backdrop stays in place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click upload sprite and upload the stars.png file<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Change the size of the Stars sprite to 50 and position it on the screen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add the \u201cWhen Green Flag Clicked\u201d block from the \u201cEvents\u201d category<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use a \u201cForever\u201d block with the \u201cGo to Back Layer\u201d block to make sure the stars show behind other sprites.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then, use a \u201cshow\u201d block to make the stars visible<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Position them with the \u201cgo to\u201d block and use the \u201cglide\u201d block to move it left for 10 seconds.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cHide\u201d the sprite when it reaches the edge of the screen and the forever block will start this animation over again.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/TBOUogxn9IxvbyZzo59o-eYukrSORhkYsqMeYcLMDH_TEgJPfq4INVJou4Kr2lZCGguWiLIeVlJIZhjDE0qnEDG0KVJyNK-bfDRTPCMt7H-LQgmr-pcFaioLGmG4uhwjr_DNjL0-eyz0vKNCRBN77ob6NT1NAgG0x7iKxxl95LHM2zxuE1I3DRiA3fb2IA\" alt=\"Flying space cat scratch tutorial step 2\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hint:<\/strong> Add more images or use a different image than stars.png to customize your scrolling background.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step3\"><strong>Step 3: Add flying cat and move it<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s position our flying cat and add the logic to move it up and down with arrows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select \u201cChoose a Sprite\u201d, find the Cat flying sprite, and click to add it<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use the \u201cGo to\u201d block to position the sprite at x= -150 y=0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add music with the \u201cForever\u201d and \u201cPlay Sound Until Done\u201d block. We\u2019re using the Dance Magic sound which you can add in the Sounds tab.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/1jEKU79Zm3OPLiB3GwnsG3Kij0oNwNofgUK34In7IcRjNstZWQ4XWypjQzNCrhM9PUFdUnPap3wBiHFrMbRZYbSCUIxEj246l9xAo92vjA5x-j08B1lINsEVoKoJM9AsrFjdOJmIt_3RA-DJLV4H6zmwZtH7nWF9SVo1uT3HjMvaxahEJj7XGGbtVMI-uQ\" alt=\"Flying space cat scratch tutorial step 3A\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, add logic to the arrow keys so our cat moves up and down when we click.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Under events choose the \u201cwhen key pressed\u201d block and select \u201cup arrow\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Underneath use a \u201cchange y by\u201d block and enter 5 to move up<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go back to events,&nbsp; choose the \u201cWhen key pressed\u201d block and select \u201cdown arrow\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Underneath use a \u201cchange y by\u201d block and enter -5 to move down<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/edmdFE4MG4DZUNNOxlRmTs73g0JulSI9M8aDolyw4z6pjtnWGAVCW9v-4zAG2nmflTEfYUAaSjzxFdOo9HEMTJS6Whorb3eV2ROI6u875udcUbBK6KkGk4qp3_SdX3OagBSsOj1tG_yyOUKnDCuDO6nYI6D6dW8Lsd8ZA7U-U-WoQ1bK2ckLGEp2GwoUJg\" alt=\"Flying space cat scratch tutorial step 3B\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hint: <\/strong>Change the music by adding more sound options in the \u201cSounds\u201d tab. Then select them in the \u201cplay sound\u201d block.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step4\"><strong>Step 4: Show random crystals and move them<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We want random crystals to appear on the right side of the screen and move toward the left.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select \u201cChoose a Sprite\u201d, find the Crystal sprite, and click to add it<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add the \u201cWhen Green Flag Clicked\u201d and a \u201cForever\u201d block underneath it to repeat the movement of the crystals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to the \u201cvariables\u201d blocks and \u201cMake a variable\u201d, name it Y-Position, and uncheck it<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/f_69SA0VDNavulMJa-M_gky83P6OZy6kETwcFd24utmLDUf7dFjuz1g9Y-pV1LDdCS1R0kpnVGabK6pnbKS48l1O_0jyyMBZCxW_iNGeqcNB7cRQHdRQUg2TwftixbR624zW2y_W3A7wugfVEh3Hk2GOOJ3MeWFweC09d-Wmn3CL3xRLpNtqVuQt3FHO\" alt=\"Flying space cat scratch tutorial step 4A\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/J18t9URwETKE2rhDU9fgtaudS7MqowwhxD8Jyyw3t1I_ImWlKQeLLL3NN1c9wEphyoIMxhLx6PMjdrBnFA1w42-9PuI6LY8aIWY5DA6PJQl_MJAWdcTP6I4-d8m51P6hSMeUziBKRo030or5DT1r5nItdoJUkl3XPkr36Pkvfrzvf-Mrh5dKIDjRQTVx\" alt=\"Flying space cat scratch tutorial step 4A\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Inside the \u201cforever\u201d block \u201cshow\u201d the crystal and set it to a random position on the right side using \u201cgo to x\u201d with x=240 and y=y-position<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then, glide 2 seconds to x=-240 and y=y-position<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use \u201cset\u201d y-position to a random number between 100 and -100, so it shows up in a different position next time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cHide\u201d the crystal then wait a random amount of time between 1 and 2 seconds to repeat the loop<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/NyeGKISYyzl-cRkLS6eCcX55_68_un1sxpT1uKP8kM-JyjjypxPqQX4YzzTuPEu963p6C5DcjhPcP5xG7ZYCrytTImrvjiGkElm0HCb77-GxqpMRcYsHd8JaBcZ0AZVrV6X1tQHOla7xTxdxUCIyhXok7VJhtVdVqHRtv-kOut1BfPV1lPbO7WOea3hezw\" alt=\"Flying space cat scratch tutorial step 4B\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hint:<\/strong> Select a different sprite or draw your own sprite to customize your collection item.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step5\"><strong>Step 5: Add up losing crystals<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When a crystal flies by us and we don\u2019t catch it, we want to count it. When we reach 3 crystals, the game is over. Let\u2019s add on to the code you started in Step 4.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to the \u201cvariables\u201d blocks and \u201cMake a variable\u201d, name it Crystal, and uncheck it<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Under \u201cwhen green flag clicked\u201d set the Crystal variable to 0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create an \u201cif\u201d block with the condition \u201ctouching edge\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inside this \u201cif\u201d block, change the crystal variable by 1. Add it under the \u201chide\u201d block. Now each time it touches the edge, we add one.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/icVRXT8l8RRoIdjNzQcyF8qgFmfq4pslJCC6lO_GVpS2xx7hKUtOp7DCDp8LExxaHkp0KyzecuK9JCvj3R5cl_ZNvsWUgeMOF0TljJtsva27A1hAwc9wwAMLg4Bfq2c5Dt7a7CDwEj3ZaNrK675mwtSs5JK7HUKEpRNNIEW9KEtzM8iNYm5pRl6EHUPO\" alt=\"Flying space cat scratch tutorial step 5A\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Add another \u201cif\u201d block inside the first \u201cif\u201d block. Use the condition \u201ccrystal = 3\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then we will broadcast a new message named \u201cGame Over\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add a \u201cstop all\u201d block to stop the game once the number of crystals reaches 3.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/pN5_Uan_Yqwn28c7LsNlDOYGXd_23gL4tmGh6gkGiqPwKu3-1kwhFTzTySgED-pBpWmWgqzmOVSbYxZkhohd922UQszznPDzvnxuD7s4Md8Qju12TMh7JfuPaYxmI1N9tJ2JiyNWqXn-IG6K7OHLoJa6jWWRBrC5pd1RkP2uPdOjvrDfQZz_FkycxfF_\" alt=\"Flying space cat scratch tutorial step 5B\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hint: <\/strong>You can give different names to your variables, just make sure you are using the right variable in your code.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step6\"><strong>Step 6: Increase score for gaining crystals<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Every time our flying cat touches a crystal, we want to increase our score. In addition to increasing the score, we will also decrease the count of the crystal variable. We do this because even though we are hiding the crystal, it still touches the edge each time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to the \u201cvariables\u201d blocks and \u201cMake a variable\u201d, name it Score. Keep it checked so it shows on your game screen.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add the \u201cWhen Green Flag Clicked\u201d and set the Score to 0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Next, add a \u201cForever\u201d block underneath<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/tsTzculyAFkwGcXZUAd1Hnuv0ywxoCLTORcFRMLi-F2gWmbksYfUwtoJWIclmiekDIBWgw-SZWHUS4tUsGn0l6bCe71vWT5NnJbhrdDGvbGUR6e4UrxYFdvi4r9gy605Ybp3dAlNGC_FMqRJ13tUL7UnZ3I_F5y98OPY4G2471bQ3JGJXfYjqTReOaVA\" alt=\"Flying space cat scratch tutorial step 6A\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Inside the forever block, we will add to the game score every time our cat touches a crystal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use an \u201cif\u201d block with the condition \u201ctouching cat flying\u201d sprite<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add the \u201cstart sound\u201d block and select \u201cmagic spell\u201d for a sound effect<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then change the score variable by 1 and the crystal variable by -1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hide the crystal once it\u2019s collected&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/CH5DLM8K23sa8fqyeK7jOKL_hhQPr1BCKGQ2ExGi6bp4Vo-vj1JEyplrzKTRo0iSGsMyi1K66GWuLI30H__oTjQ0qH7cZXzFQva_1bUYDW9s7W7C5QlRWFXV0tm87a7BhxaHDcGF1xhTeaSkQe7SZhX_InqZ3X_krFRC3e74eWDRFQQXAyCSYTXwda2g\" alt=\"Flying space cat scratch tutorial step 6B\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hint:&nbsp;<\/strong>Change the variable \u201cscore\u201d to give yourself more points for each crystal. Make sure to also decrease \u201ccrystal\u201d by the same amount.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step7\"><strong>Step 7: Show \u201cGame Over\u201d screen<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your game is almost complete! Let the players know when the game is over by showing a game over screen. This will trigger when you\u2019ve missed three crystals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select \u201cpaint\u201d under sprites and rename this sprite Game Over.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the costumes tab, select the rectangle tool and click and drag to draw a rectangle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then, use the type tool with font \u201cmarker\u201d and add the message \u201cGame Over\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adjust the message on your game screen<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/GbfIGv8Afiv9zVVHWCdrR5lFvslaVE0JQntTYkoAQ5NgTaZLa_CTLxTxSlsVcHduUrfwBEN6UBVsr-iIM5mbWlLxA6fpouuts0bcUQ71Vdo_Kadqnw1KlE0mnQ4yLQvYGWLgwvgOP0_WKoWDL510OuRpoHrO8_0y9fPVygiX8Yd8NgfCsLynvH39HYyzQA\" alt=\"Flying space cat scratch tutorial step 7A\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go back to the \u201cCode\u201d tab&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add the \u201cWhen Green Flag Clicked\u201d and hide block. That means this message will not show when the game starts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add the \u201creceive broadcast\u201d block and select game over. This is the message we sent from the crystal sprite when the crystal variable reached 3.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then, add the \u201cstop all\u201d block to end the game.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/N3VnfTX4tGHa-83fZyrTzs7WylbbLxkMXoozMw2UpPXI9lAPhO_UFt6mBQ3-hoig4vfWMVmUYMRwe2xvf_45shG-me7Fj8NzmnKhc4bIpIsV_EtGfc4VeYnL5LHKUny5KleHEsxxv8c2_uSqBftiKnwM7h9SxFs-DtuuXYiaai3w3lx7Tw4orwWMdUkyTA\" alt=\"Flying space cat scratch tutorial step 7B\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hint:<\/strong> You can change the font, colors, and text for your Game Over message in the \u201cCostumes\u201d tab.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"complete\"><strong>Your Flying Space Cat game is complete!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Click the green flag and give it a try. If you want to let other people see your project and remix it, click the \u201cShare\u201d button at the top.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/UzGO2W2_xY5KsZioCkwo4fIiBxXkVJ8a1hwjHrVdr_57oY-DQRQ3f10IPJzjA-Ir_ot9x9-GeJCRKYjdf7iz5n7leYlPtYtMzLXvHZf4vo0TZtnsKVLvoe3aiuJGeRsfCQh89OPC8Yp2Me-_OkhGBlez1sOxZ_WU9RqDP3M0-6j0fpv8trGdMkcIBQUYlQ\" alt=\"Flying space cat scratch tutorial complete\" style=\"width:600px;height:472px\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>See the complete <a href=\"https:\/\/scratch.mit.edu\/projects\/735224723\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Flying Space Cat game<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"download\">Download Free Printable Scratch Coding Tutorials PDF<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Get the Rocketship Landing game and Flying Space Cat 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