Say Block Explained: A Scratch Jr Guide for Kids

The Say Block in Scratch Jr is a purple looks block that displays a speech bubble with text. This block allows characters or sprites in your project to speak or communicate with each other by showing text inside a speech bubble.

When to Use the Say Block: Kids can use the Say Block in their projects to make characters talk, share information, tell stories, or express feelings. It's a fun way to add dialogue and narration to their animations or games.

Practical Examples and Activities:

1. Create a Talking Character:

   • Start by adding a character or sprite to your project.
   • Use the Say Block to make the character say something like "Hello!" or "How are you?"
   • Experiment with different texts and have fun making your character talk.

2. Tell a Story:

   • Design a simple story scene with characters and backgrounds.
   • Use the Say Block to add text to each character, helping them tell the story.
   • Encourage your child to be creative and come up with dialogues for the characters.

Tips for Parents:

• Encourage your child to use the Say Block to bring their characters to life and enhance storytelling in their projects.
• Help them think about what their characters might say in different situations to spark creativity.
• Encourage them to experiment with changing the text, font size, and colors to make the speech bubbles more engaging.
• Ask open-ended questions about what their characters are saying to promote storytelling skills.

By using the Say Block in Scratch Jr, kids can create interactive and engaging projects where characters can talk, share information, and express themselves through text. It's a great tool for enhancing storytelling and adding a fun element to their animations and games.