ScratchJr for PC

★ ★ ★ ScratchJr Overview

What is ScratchJr? ScratchJr is a programming app designed for children aged 5-7 to learn important skills by programming their own interactive stories and games. The app uses graphical programming blocks to make characters move, jump, dance, and sing, helping children to solve problems, design projects, and express themselves creatively on the computer. ScratchJr supports the development of early-childhood numeracy and literacy, making it a valuable learning tool for young children.

Software Features and Description

1. The ScratchJr project has received generous financial support from the National Science Foundation (NSF DRL-1118664), Scratch Foundation, LEGO Foundation, and British Telecommunications.

2. If you enjoy using this free app, please consider making a donation to the Scratch Foundation ( ), a nonprofit organization that provides ongoing support for ScratchJr.

3. With ScratchJr, young children (ages 5-7) learn important new skills as they program their own interactive stories and games.

4. The ScratchJr interface and programming language were redesigned to make them appropriate for younger children’s cognitive, personal, social, and emotional development.

5. ScratchJr was inspired by the popular Scratch programming language ( ), used by millions of people (ages 8 and up) around the world.

6. ScratchJr is a collaboration between the Lifelong Kindergarten research group at the MIT Media Lab, the Developmental Technologies research group at Tufts University, and the Playful Invention Company.

7. With ScratchJr, children don’t just learn to code, they code to learn.

8. In the process, children learn to solve problems, design projects, and express themselves creatively on the computer.

9. By snapping together graphical programming blocks, children can make characters move, jump, dance, and sing.

10. They also use math and language in a meaningful and motivating context, supporting the development of early-childhood numeracy and literacy.

11. We appreciate donations of all sizes, large and small.

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Download and install ScratchJr on your computer

GET Compatible PC App

App	Download	Rating	Maker
ScratchJr	Get App ↲	1,374 3.95	Scratch Foundation

Or follow the guide below to use on PC:

Select Windows version:

Windows 10
Windows 11

Install ScratchJr app on your Windows in 4 steps below:

Download an Android emulator for PC:
Get either Bluestacks or the Nox App >> . We recommend Bluestacks because you can easily find solutions online if you run into problems while using it. Download Bluestacks PC software Here >> .

Install the emulator:
On your computer, goto the Downloads folder » click to install Bluestacks.exe or Nox.exe » Accept the License Agreements » Follow the on-screen prompts to complete installation.

Using ScratchJr on PC [Windows 10/ 11]:

Open the Emulator app you installed » goto its search bar and search "ScratchJr"
The search will reveal the ScratchJr app icon. Open, then click "Install".
Once ScratchJr is downloaded inside the emulator, locate/click the "All apps" icon to access a page containing all your installed applications including ScratchJr.
Now enjoy ScratchJr on PC.

Download a Compatible APK for PC

Download	Developer	Rating	Current version
Get APK for PC →	Scratch Foundation	3.95	1.5.11

Get ScratchJr on Apple macOS

Download	Developer	Reviews	Rating
Get Free on Mac	Scratch Foundation	1374	3.95

Download on Android: Download Android

ScratchJr functions

- Graphical programming blocks to make characters move, jump, dance, and sing

- Supports problem-solving, project design, and creative expression

- Helps develop early-childhood numeracy and literacy

- Designed for younger children's cognitive, personal, social, and emotional development

- Inspired by the popular Scratch programming language used by millions of people worldwide

- Collaboration between the Lifelong Kindergarten research group at the MIT Media Lab, the Developmental Technologies research group at Tufts University, and the Playful Invention Company

- Generous financial support from the National Science Foundation, Scratch Foundation, LEGO Foundation, and British Telecommunications

- Free app with the option to make a donation to the Scratch Foundation, a nonprofit organization that provides ongoing support for ScratchJr.

✔ Pros:

- The game is enjoyable and engaging for kids.

- Scratch Jr allows kids to learn and practice coding skills at an early age.

- The app provides a platform for kids to create their own games and projects.

☹ Cons:

- The app lacks variety in terms of items, backgrounds, and animals.

- Scratch Jr has limited features compared to Scratch, which is free and already designed for children.

- The app does not allow for customization options such as starting off small or keeping items hidden.

- There is no option to view other people's levels for inspiration.

Top Pcmac Reviews

NEED MORE ITEMS AND BACKGROUNDS AND ANIMALS!!

By NEED MORE THINGS!!! (Pcmac user)

I love the game but I wish it had animals and backgrounds and, MORE ITEMS!! Like more items for the house and what if you want to have a barbecue outside but you can't because you don't have the right item for it? And what if you want a house and a couch and a TV and food and other stuff you need in the house? And What about pets like cats and dogs and hamsters and rabbits and birds Farm animals like cows and sheep and roosters and donkeys and what about the backgrounds what if you want to go on a camping trip or you want to go to a horse race or a battle arena or a animal shelter? You really need to add more things ☹️ please do add more things in the next update please 😜
Why would you get this

By LiveWireCS (Pcmac user)

The app is fine, it’s a good app for little kids but there is no need for a Scratch Jr because it’s just Scratch with less blocks, more bugs and just less everything, really. Scratch doesn’t even cost money. AND scratch is already for children! Tap the letters and they make funny sounds! Click on the face and it laughs! DRAG THE BALL WHEREVER YOU WANT! Those are all what Scratch Jr can do, but scratch can do things like: Press certain keys when the game tells you to! Hold this key for a certain amount of time! Griffpatch even made geometry dash! Just put normal scratch on the App Store. We don’t need a bad version of scratch.
Best.

By go-girl480 (Pcmac user)

So in school we did it in technology and once I got home I zoomed to my iPad and downloaded it. Once I finished homework I went to my iPad played scratch JR and made a lot of them the more I do the better it gets! I recently made a game on scratch JR and I think it is cool there’s just one thing though... you can’t make it start off small or keep it hidden or rotate it. But one more thing (compliment) The cat is amazing the cat on real scratch is ugly. (No offense) thank you so much for making scratch jr
It’s cool but...

By Ipismom (Pcmac user)

I love the idea of making games early but we need to see other people’s levels because we can’t just always see our own because we may soon run out of ideas so we need inspiration from others