Scratch
Programming for Kids
Scratch
There has been a lot of chatter in the news of the importance of students learning how to program (read one story here).
Scratch is a free open sourced program created by MIT's Lifelong Kindergarten lab. Scratch.mit.edu also allows creators to share their masterpieces on line and learn from each other.
Students can create interactive, animated stories and games. Here is a quick tour of some of the possibilities.
Scratch is a free open sourced program created by MIT's Lifelong Kindergarten lab. Scratch.mit.edu also allows creators to share their masterpieces on line and learn from each other.
Students can create interactive, animated stories and games. Here is a quick tour of some of the possibilities.
Intro to Scratch
Some Resources to Get You Started
- Scratch Support (I love the Scratch cards)
- Scratch ED Resources
- Learn Scratch (video tutorials)
- Scratch Stuff Wiki
Scratch Jr.
A tool for our youngest learners.
Scratch Jr App for iPad
Similar Tools You May Want to Check Out
Sketch Nation App
Create your own games quickly & simply with this free app for iPad or iPod.
Snap
Snap takes the essence of Scratch and brings it online (watch for Scratch 2.0 soon as well). Copy and paste the URL into your browser: http://snap.berkeley.edu/snapsource/snap.html
Daisy the Dinosaur
Another FREE ipad app that walks you through various programming challenges. A great place to start the little guys!