Support STEM in Kindergarten With Just One iPad
You can integrate STEM in kindergarten with just one iPad and ScratchJr. ScratchJr is a free block-based coding app designed for young learners in…
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How to Submit Work in ScratchJr
When teaching coding to kids, you might want them to submit work in ScratchJr for assessment. If you have ScratchJr installed on a Windows…
8 Coding Tips for Scratch Jr
In Scratch Jr, the Start On Bump block offers an opportunity to make fun action scenes. It also lays the foundation for teaching conditional…
Storytelling and Coding for Beginners
Storytelling and coding are the ideal combination when introducing programming concepts to beginners. If you are teaching a STEM unit with primary or elementary…
How to Move a Character Diagonally in Scratch Jr
You can move a character diagonally in Scratch Jr to create smooth animations. This is a great way to glide an object or person…
Set the Speed Scratch Jr Lesson for Kids
A Scratch Jr lesson for kids that is fun to teach is how to set the speed of characters. This activity is suited to…
How to Copy a Script in Scratch Jr
Do you want to copy a script in Scratch Jr from one character to another? You can! Follow these instructions to save time when…
Coding Apps for Kids and Scratch Jr
Are you interested in coding apps for kids? Scratch Jr is a free app designed to introduce programming to children in Grades 1-3. It…