PBS KIDS ScratchJr

This app is designed for children between the ages of 5 and 8, and it offers a variety of creative coding activities that allow kids to tell their own stories and create games. With simple programming tools, kids can design interactive stories and learn basic coding concepts in a fun and engaging way.

PBS KIDS ScratchJr is not just a learning app, it also brings early school concepts into the home. Through coding lessons and story starters, kids can develop problem-solving skills, design projects, and express themselves creatively.

The app features coding games and programming concepts that allow children to practice their coding skills. By snapping together colorful blocks, kids can make characters move, jump, dance, and sing. They can also learn about coding basics by using color-coded blocks to create sequences and animate characters.

One of the highlights of PBS KIDS ScratchJr is the inclusion of over 150 PBS KIDS characters and backgrounds. Kids can play coding games and create interactive stories and projects based on popular PBS KIDS shows like Wild Kratts, Molly of Denali, and Arthur. The app also offers painting games for kids to express their creativity and a voice recording tool to add their own sounds to the stories.

In addition to coding and programming, PBS KIDS ScratchJr also encourages storytelling. Children can use coding and programming to edit and complete stories, and there are eight story starters to kick off their inspiration. These interactive story games feature different sets of characters from PBS KIDS shows, allowing kids to create the stories they want to experience.

PBS KIDS ScratchJr is a collaboration between PBS, Scratch Foundation, and the DevTech Research Group at Boston College. The app is only available for tablet devices and is committed to creating a safe and secure environment for children and families. To learn more about PBS KIDS' privacy policy, visit pbskids.org/privacy.

For more PBS KIDS apps, visit http://www.pbskids.org/apps. To learn more about ScratchJr, visit http://www.scratchjr.org.