kidsCount down to lift-off.
A while loop repeats as long as its condition is true. It checks before each trip around the loop. Something usually needs to change inside so the loop can eventually stop.
Your mission: while loops & stopping
Start count at 3. While count is greater than 0, say count and subtract 1. After the loop, say Lift-off! Output: 3, 2, 1, Lift-off!
Main mission: 3 → 2 → 1 → Lift-off!Build it: choose a toolbox category, drag blocks onto the canvas, then snap instructions inside when I press Run. Drop values into matching sockets. Edit words or numbers directly on their blocks.
Waking up the blocks…
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Inputs Try different values
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A little hint, please
Change count inside the loop: set count to value of count minus 1. The Lift-off message belongs after the whole loop.
How do I use these blocks?
Pick a category on the left to see its blocks. Drag a block onto the canvas. Instructions connect in a stack inside “when I press Run”. Rounded value blocks go into sockets. Change a field by selecting the word, number, or dropdown on the block.
Use the canvas zoom controls or Fit blocks if a stack goes out of view. Undo can bring back an accidental change. Disconnected blocks do not run. Your canvas saves here on this device.
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