PBS KIDS ScratchJr allows kids to create interactive stories and games. Programming games and activities with characters from popular PBS KIDS shows such as Wild Kratts and Nature Cat, WordGirl, and Peg + Cat will teach you how to code!
This app for creative coding is ideal for children aged 5-8. It offers endless storytelling possibilities. Programming made easy allows kids to create interactive stories and games, and programming is simple!
With ScratchJr, children can create animated characters by putting together colorful programming blocks. Children will be able to create projects, solve problems and express their creativity through coding lessons and story starters.
PBS KIDS ScratchJr teaches children to code.
ScratchJR features
Coding concepts
– Learn basic programming concepts with colorful programming blocks
Learn how to code using color-coded motions, sounds, looks, triggers, and control blocks
Programming concepts can be used to create sequences that allow characters to interact with each other in exciting and fun ways.
Background and Characters of PBS KIDS
– 150+ PBS KIDS characters
Learn coding and create interactive stories using the PBS KIDS hit shows:
Wild Kratts
– Natura Cat
WordGirl
– Plus, more!
Paint Editing
– Paint games to create backgrounds and characters
Voice Recording
Voice PBS KIDS characters or add your sounds using the recording tool
PBS KIDS Story Starters
– Interactive story games that include eight story starters are a great way to get your child inspired
Interactive games feature different characters from PBS KIDS shows
Edit and complete stories using coding and programming
Enjoy learning to code with PBS KIDS characters. Get ScratchJr now to start programming, drawing, and creating interactive stories!
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For more PBS KIDS apps, visit http://www.pbskids.org/apps.
For more on ScratchJr, visit http://www.scratchjr.org
Our support email is scratchjrsupport@pbs.org. We welcome your feedback and suggestions.
Privacy
PBS KIDS, across all media platforms is committed to providing a safe environment for children and their families. They also make it transparent about the information that is collected from them. Visit pbskids.org/privacy to learn more about PBS KIDS privacy policy.
PBS KIDS ScratchJr was created by a collaboration between PBS and Tufts University. It also includes the MIT Media Lab and the Playful Invention Company. PBS KIDS logo & PBS KIDS(r), PBS. Permission granted. Permission is granted to use the ScratchJr logo. PBS is not affiliated to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Tufts University.
