ScratchJr Takes Coding into K-2. By Dian Schaffhauser; 07/31/14; Scratch has a new sibling. The MIT Media Lab-developed programming environment intended for children recently welcomed ScratchJr into ...

Scratch Jr was inspired by the popular Scratch programming language for older kids. Developers say they redesigned the interface and programming language to make it appropriate for younger children.

Tufts professor Marina Umaschi Bers, said in a statement: “Coding is the new literacy. Just as writing helps you organize your thinking and express your ideas, the same is true for coding.” ...

Scratch, rooted in the philosophy of using code for creative expression, deliberately simplifies some constructs one may expect to see in a coding language. Scratch Jr. is designed for kids who are ...

Text-based programming languages like CSS, Java and Python, and block-based programming languages like Scratch, Scratch Jr and Snap. Martha Mutisya from KICD said coding is profitable to learners.

Provide a brief tutorial on Scratch interface and basic features (can even use the built in ones through Scratch). Hands-on activity: Create a simple Scratch project to move a sprite. Day 2: Basics of ...

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