Tag Archive for: Scratch Jr.

We describe our top 5 favorite tools to learn computer science for kids in grades K-8.

  1. Code.org – code.org
  2. Tynker – tynker.com
  3. Scratch Jr – Downloadable app for iOS, Android, and ChromeOS – scratchjr.org
  4. Scratch – scratch.mit.edu
  5. Microsoft MakeCode – arcade.makecode.com

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Use Scratch Jr (a free app for Android, iOS, and ChromeOS) to learn computer science concepts for young students.

Have a K-3 World Cup fan in the house? Allow them to learn the basics of computer science while creating this fun animation in Scratch Jr. Students will learn how to create scenes, send messages (events), and have fun telling stories.

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Scratch Jr - How to Change Backgrounds

Use Scratch Jr (a free app for Android, iOS, and ChromeOS) to learn computer science concepts for young students.

This video focuses on using the right coding blocks and timing to change the background in your young learner’s game. This will create endless, dynamic game experiences!

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Introduction to Computer Science with Scratch Jr.

Use Scratch Jr (a free app for Android, iOS, and ChromeOS) to learn computer science concepts for young students.

This video focuses on the Blue Motion blocks and Yellow Triggering Blocks in Scratch Jr.

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Introduction to Scratch Jr. on Tablets K-2nd Grade

In this 15-minute lesson, I help children in K-2 program a car to drive in a city on Scratch Jr. using a tablet. The great thing about Scratch Jr. is it can be installed on most tablets for kids to use at home. This video was presented as a livestream on YouTube on March 25, 2020.

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