diff --git a/docs/getting-started.md b/docs/getting-started.md
index a55aa187..005a229e 100644
--- a/docs/getting-started.md
+++ b/docs/getting-started.md
@@ -11,8 +11,9 @@ to make real programs that work!
 
 ### Happy face
 
-There are three blocks in the editor (the area to the left).
-Arrange them to look like this:
+Use the **Basic** drawer in the editor (to the left) 
+to drag out and arrange three blocks (two ``show leds` and one ``forever)
+to create this program:
 
 ```blocks
 basic.forever(() => {
@@ -33,7 +34,7 @@ basic.forever(() => {
 });
 ```
 
-When you run this program, you will see a smiley face, then a blank
+When you run this program (click the **Play** button) you will see a smiley face, then a blank
 screen, then a smiley again -- it never stops! (That's because of the
 ``forever`` block.)
 
@@ -69,7 +70,7 @@ Click **Compile** to move your program to the BBC micro:bit!
 
 ### Your turn!
 
-Pile up more ``show leds`` blocks to create your animation! Create an
+Pile up more ``show leds`` blocks to create an animation! Create an
 animation with at least 5 pictures.  What does this animation show?
 
 ```blocks