ScratchJr is a free, introductory computer programming language that
runs on iPads, Android tablets, Amazon tablets, and Chromebooks.
Inspired by Scratch, the wildly popular programming language used by
millions of children worldwide, ScratchJr helps even younger kids create
their own playful animations, interactive stories, and dynamic games.
The Official ScratchJr Book is the perfect companion to this free app
and makes coding easy and fun for all. Kids learn to program by
connecting blocks of code to make characters move, jump, dance, and
sing.
Each chapter includes several activities that build on one another,
culminating in a fun final project. These hands-on activities help kids
develop computational-thinking, problem-solving, and design skills. In
each activity, you'll find:
-Step-by-step, easy-to-follow directions
-Ways to connect the activity with literacy and math concepts
-Tips for grown-ups and teachers
-Creative challenges to take the learning further
By the end of the book, kids will be ready for all sorts of new
programming adventures!
The ScratchJr app now supports English, Spanish, Catalan, Dutch,
French, Italian, and Thai.