ScratchJr coding lessons ages 5 to 8

Learn to code with free ScratchJr video lessons

ScratchJr is a free app developed at MIT just for kids. It gives children the ability to create their own games, stories, and characters. When they have finished these lessons, they can move on to Scratch programming.

Lessons

Scratch Jr app device compatibility

Read this before you install the Scratch Jr app to ensure that your device is compatible.

Lesson 1 - What is coding?

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Lesson 2 - What is Scratch Jr?

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Lesson 3 - Your First Project

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Lesson 4 - Naming Your Project

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Lesson 5 - Green Flag Block

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Lesson 6 - Changing Backgrounds

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