ScratchJr

ScratchJr

✦Introduction✦

If your kids are interested in coding and programming, then ScratchJr would be the perfect app for them!

ScratchJr is an amazing app that introduces young children to the world of programming. With this app, kids as young as 5 years old can create their own interactive stories and games by snapping together graphical programming blocks. They can make characters move, jump, dance, and sing, as well as customize them in the paint editor. ScratchJr is like a new form of literacy, where children can express their ideas and solve problems through coding. It's a fun and educational way for kids to learn and develop important skills for academic success.

✦ Benefits of ScratchJr 

- Improving math skills and spatial awareness

- Enhancing critical thinking, collaboration, and communication skills

- Introducing computer science concepts and fostering problem-solving skills

- Making learning fun and engaging, increasing motivation and engagement in STEM subjects

✦ What you can experience ✦

• Graphical Programming Blocks

Children can snap together blocks to create characters that move, jump, dance, and sing.

• Paint Editor

Kids can customize characters in the paint editor, adding their own voices and sounds, as well as inserting photos of themselves.

• Character Animation

Use the programming blocks to bring characters to life and create interactive stories and games.

• Redesigned Interface

The interface has been carefully designed to match young children's cognitive, personal, social, and emotional development.

• Developmental Learning

ScratchJr teaches children how to create and express themselves with the computer, not just interact with it.

• Math and Language Integration

Children use math and language in a meaningful and motivating context, supporting the development of early-childhood numeracy and literacy.

Terms of use: http://www.scratchjr.org/eula.html

What's New in the Latest Version 1.5.11

Minor bug fixes and improvements. Install or update to the newest version to check it out!