Scratch Jr
Scratch Jr is a visual programming language for introducing programming skills to younger children, with a simplified icon-based interface to help kids think creatively, solve problems, and design their own projects with confidence!
Get to know ScratchJr with this poster that introduces how it works:
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Matariki: Star Map
Create an interactive map of the Matariki star cluster, using animation and sound to make it a multimedia experience. Mānawatia a Matariki!
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Matariki: Twinkling Stars
Learn about te Kāhui o Matariki, the Matariki constellation, and program with animation so the stars twinkle and show their names.
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Growing Seeds
Create an interactive animation that uses the Sun and rainclouds to grow a tree from a seed.
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Out of Control!
Create a virtual controller that can move a sprite around the stage and carry out a sequence of actions.
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My Kupu App: "He aha tēnā?"
Create an interactive visual glossary that identifies objects in te reo Māori using text and audio.
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"Ko wai tōu ingoa?" Introducing Names
Create a personal sprite using a real ‘selfie’, and code it to present a self-introduction in te reo Māori.
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E haere ake nei...
Watch this space for more fun, creative, and interactive projects using the Scratch Jr programming app!
Links and Resources
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Interface Guide
A PDF guide for using the Scratch Jr interface, with 16 key platform features to help you get coding with confidence!
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Paint Editor Guide
A PDF guide for using the Scratch Jr Paint Editor feature when creating your own characters and backgrounds.
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Block Descriptions
A PDF guide for all of the categories and individual functions of each code block available with Scratch Jr.
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Tips & Hints
A collection of videos and articles with useful tips and hints for using and exploring Scratch Jr.