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ScratchJr
ScratchJr
ScratchJr is an introductory programming language that enables young children to create their own interactive stories and games. Children snap together graphical programming blocks to make characters move, jump, dance, and sing.
There is also a PBS version of ScratchJr, which features PBS Kids characters.
Download Scratch Jr: iOS Android Download PBS Scratch Jr iOS Android
Overview Videos
Overview Videos
ScratchJr - original
ScratchJr - original
ScratchJr - PBS Kids
ScratchJr - PBS Kids
ScratchJr Guides
ScratchJr Guides
Visit the ScratchJr website
Click here for Tips and Hints
ScratchJr Blocks.pdfDisplay in your classroom or use for unplugged activities
Curriculum and Lesson Ideas
Curriculum and Lesson Ideas
Scratch Jr curriculum lessons.pdf"In this module, students learn how to navigate around the ScratchJr iPad app, and they learn simple programming commands that will animate their characters. At the end of the module, students will create a ScratchJr collage project."
"This curriculum provides an introduction to ScratchJr by re-creating familiar children's games using the ScratchJr characters and programming blocks."
12 lessons incorporating Knuffle Bunny by Mo Willems.
Building on emerging literacy skills, this unit was created with emergent readers in mind.
More details can be found here.
12 lessons incorporating Giraffes Can’t Dance by Giles Andreae and Guy Parker-Rees.
Building on early literacy skills, this unit was created with early readers in mind.
More details can be found here.
(It includes step-by-step instructions and videos. There are over 50 lessons. Wow!)
Challenge Cards
Challenge Cards
ScratchJr_lesson_cards_1_to_5Emergent Reader Lessons 1 - 5
01 Car card01.pdf01 Drive Cars
02 Race card02.pdf02 Run a Race
03 Sunset card03.pdf03 Make a Sunset
04 Moon rise card04.pdf04 Make a Moon Rise
05 Spooky Forest card05.pdf05 Create a Spooky Forest
06 Basketball card06.pdf06 Play Basketball Game
07 Dance card07.pdf07 Make Characters Dance
08 Meet & Greet card08.pdf08 Characters Greet Each Other
09 Conversation card09.pdf09 Have a Conversation
ScratchJr_lesson_cards_6_to_10Slides of Challenge Cards 1 - 5
ScratchJr_lesson_cards_11_to_15Slides of Challenge Cards 6 - 9
PBS Kids ScratchJr
PBS Kids ScratchJr
Watch this Overview video
"Peg and Cat have a really big problem! Cat is stuck in a tree. Again! In this activity, children will be challenged to create projects with the PBS KIDS ScratchJr app where they help Peg rescue her friend Cat."
"Activate Creature Powers! Inspired by the WILD KRATTS, in this activity children will be challenged to create PBS KIDS ScratchJr projects that explore different animals and their unique behaviors and traits."
"Excelsior! Inspired by READY JET GO!, in this activity children will be challenged to use PBS KIDS ScratchJr to create projects where they blast off and explore our solar system. "
"Tally Ho! Inspired by NATURE CAT, in this activity children will explore cause and effect relationships and what plants need to grow and thrive. Children will be challenged to create projects in PBS KIDS ScratchJr where they make their own plants and trees grow."
"Word up! In this activity, children will explore decision-making as they use PBS KIDS ScratchJr to help WordGirl make a tough choice between saving the day and going to her friend’s birthday party. "
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