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ScratchJr

ScratchJr

by Scratch Foundation, Inc.

1.5K ratings
534 reviews
📚 Education
Free

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • July 29, 2014
  • November 28, 2023

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Scratch Foundation, Inc.
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About

This app allows young children to create their own interactive stories and games by snapping together graphical programming blocks. It fosters problem-solving, creative expression, and develops early numeracy and literacy skills in a fun, motivating context.

✓Program interactive stories
✓Create games
✓Snap-together programming blocks
✓Develop problem-solving skills
✓Foster creative expression
✓Learn coding fundamentals
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of ScratchJr. Based on 1.5K reviews and a 4.0/5 average, it highlights the 4 positives and 4 negatives reviewers mention most about this Education app.

Positive things

  • 👍Easy to use for kids
  • 🚀Great for coding and creating animations
  • 💡Allows customization of characters and backgrounds
  • ⭐Fun and engaging for young users

Negative things

  • 🐛Glitchy drawing/editing tools
  • 🔧Limited number of frames/scenes per project
  • 🎨Lack of color options and customization
  • 🔊Poor audio quality and limited sound options
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What's New in ScratchJr

1.5.11

November 28, 2023

Bug Fixes

User reviews

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Pls pls PLS

Please make a normal scratch pppplllleeeeaaaasssseeee??????????????????????
simplyaki1simplyaki1

Very nice but one problem

The app is very good but you can only do four slides, which is kind of annoying because I want to have more slides. But very good coding app for kids .
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NEW IDEAS

I got new ideas 1: a follow block. It lets a character follow and touch the other characters. 2: an eraser the scissor removes the whole thing when making mistakes the eraser fixes things 3 RANDOM BLOCK it has settings on if it can jump it makes the character go random if reading this PLS ADD THIS NOW pls pls pls pls pls pls pls pls pls pls pls pls pls
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Aspecting_RaterAspecting_Rater

More Additions!

You haven’t updated in 2 years! Can you please add a new color to the mail? Thanks for trying but if not it’s ok but please!
ItzPandy8ItzPandy8

Need more controls

I think this is really awesome but it does need rng, colour wheel and more controls and frames. I love making games on this and it’s really simple but maybe too simple and I think there needs to be a more advanced section, kinda like the website version of scratch but a slight bit more simple.
From_DevilFrom_Devil
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Freezing and crashing issues

Bug

Incorrect character movements and positioning

Bug

Saving and loading problems

Bug

Microphone and recording bugs

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Requested Features

5 requests

Add more frames/scenes per project

Feature

Improve drawing/editing tools

Feature

Expand color and customization options

Feature

Enhance audio features and sound library

Feature

Integrate with the full Scratch platform

Feature

FAQ

What is ScratchJr?

ScratchJr is an educational app designed for young children aged 5-7. It allows them to learn programming concepts by creating their own interactive stories and games through a visual block-based interface.

How does ScratchJr help children learn?

By snapping together graphical programming blocks, children can make characters move, jump, and sing. This process helps them develop problem-solving skills, design thinking, and creative expression, while also reinforcing math and language concepts.

Is ScratchJr free to use?

Yes, ScratchJr is a free app. While the app itself is free, users are encouraged to consider making a donation to the Scratch Foundation to support its ongoing development and maintenance.

What age group is ScratchJr for?

ScratchJr is specifically designed for young children aged 5 to 7 years old. The interface and programming language have been adapted to suit their cognitive and developmental needs.

Can I use ScratchJr on different devices?

The description does not specify compatibility details. However, it is a mobile application, suggesting it is available on common mobile operating systems like iOS and Android.