Cs First/Scratch

Getting Started

Scratch - Click the picture to get started:

First time? Here's how to get started!

Ask your instructor for help if you need it.

  1. Click the top picture to the left to begin your registration for CS First.
  2. Select the option to Sign in with CS First. Select this option even if you have a Google account you could use.
  3. You will need to enter the class code to join the Create and Code class. The class code is 8dp9b4Press the Next button
  4. Double check that you see the Welcome to TechBrainiacs Create and Code! message. If you already have a CS First username and password, you may enter it here to login.
  5. If you need a username and password, press the link to Create an account at the bottom of the login box.
  6. Check the box that you understand that you should only be creating a new account after discussing it with your instructor.
  7. You will be automatically assigned a username and password. Do not go any further until you have recorded this username and password. If you are participating in person, ask for a Student Login sheet from your instructor if you haven’t already been given one. Use the form below to submit your login details electronically.
  8. Click the check box that says Yes, I wrote my username and password down”, and then press the Sign In button. You may check the “Keep me signed in to CS First on this device” box if you are using your own (non-school) computer.
  9. The next screen will be the My Classes dashboard, where you will select the activity theme and/or activity you will begin. Pick one to get started. Ask your instructor if you need help deciding. 
  10. If choosing one of the longer, multi-day activity themes (Storytelling, Music & Sound, Friends, Fashion & Design, Art, Sports, or Game Design), you will first be given a survey. To skip the survey and go directly to your first project, click Lessons & Badges along the top menu bar. Select Activity #1, video #2: What is Computer Science. Watch this video for an introduction to how you will use CS First and Scratch to complete awesome projects. 
  11. Continue to follow the directions and watch the next videos to get started on your first project. 
Have fun! 

Record your login information here