ScratchJr Explained (Start Here!)

If you teach coding in the early years or primary classroom, this is one of the easiest places to start. In this video, I take a complete beginner look at ScratchJr, one of the most popular tools for introducing young learners to coding and computational thinking. ScratchJr uses simple pictorial programming blocks instead of text-based code, making it ideal for younger students who are just starting their journey with programming. We walk through the entire interface step by step: creating a project, adding characters (sprites), building simple algorithms with coding blocks, and testing anim…