ScratchJr vs Attention Hero

With ScratchJr, young children (ages 5-7) learn important new skills as they program their own interactive stories and games. By snapping together graphical programming blocks, children can make characters move, jump, dance, and sing. In the process, children learn to solve problems, design projects, and express themselves creatively on the computer. They also use math and language in a meaningful and motivating context, supporting the development of early-childhood numeracy and literacy. With ScratchJr, children don’t just learn to code, they code to learn. ScratchJr was inspired by the popular Scratch programming language (http://scratch.mit.edu), used by millions of people (ages 8 and up) around the world. The ScratchJr interface and programming language were redesigned to make them appropriate for younger children’s cognitive, personal, social, and emotional development. ScratchJr is a collaboration between the Lifelong Kindergarten research group at the MIT Media Lab, the Developmental Technologies research group at Tufts University, and the Playful Invention Company. The ScratchJr project has received generous financial support from the National Science Foundation (NSF DRL-1118664), Scratch Foundation, LEGO Foundation, and British Telecommunications. If you enjoy using this free app, please consider making a donation to the Scratch Foundation (www.scratchfoundation.org), a nonprofit organization that provides ongoing support for ScratchJr. We appreciate donations of all sizes, large and small.

Attention Hero™ is a fun brain gaming app and live coaching platform created by parents, neuroscientists, and educators to solve the world’s growing attention-span crisis. Attention Hero helps children ages 5–17 strengthen focus, working memory, and self-regulation by blending award-winning neuroscience technology, expert live coaching by licensed educators, and games that kids actually love. Trusted by 100,000+ families, Attention Hero helps kids and teens focus better, learn faster, and build lifelong confidence — without medication (drug-free) or stress. Play Fun Games Kids and teens play neuroscience-based digital games proven to improve attention, working memory, and impulse control—all while having fun. Live Expert Coaching Certified coaches guide your child through 1-on-1 weekly video sessions, helping them stay motivated, build healthy habits, and feel confident. Clinical-Grade Results 93% of children show measurable improvement in attention within 30 days. Why Parents Love It • Personalized learning plans and experiences with real-time progress reports • 15-minute daily lessons fit seamlessly into home and school routines • Supports all attention types, including ADHD and related challenges Attention Hero™ — Scientifically Proven. Kid-Approved. Helping every child unlock stronger focus, greater confidence, and a brighter future.