PBS KIDS ScratchJr
Education
Creative Coding for Making Games & Interactive Stories with PBS KIDS!
- Rating
- 3.9
- 644 ratings
- Downloads
- 877K+
- on Google Play
- Price
- Free
- No in-app purchases
- Updated
- Mar 25
- 2025 · v2.3.0
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About PBS KIDS ScratchJr
PBS KIDS ScratchJr lets kids create their own interactive stories and games. Learn to code through programing games and activities featuring characters from hit PBS KIDS shows like Wild Kratts, Nature Cat, WordGirl and Peg + Cat!
This creative coding app, designed for children ages 5-8, provides endless storytelling possibilities. Programming made simple helps kids enjoy interactive stories, make games and more!
Coding for kids with ScratchJr has children snap together colorful programming blocks to make characters move, jump, dance and sing. Through coding lessons and story starters, kids will learn to solve problems, design projects and express themselves creatively on a tablet.
With PBS KIDS ScratchJr, children don’t just learn to code, they code to learn.
ScratchJR Features:
Coding Concepts
- Colorful programming blocks teach basic coding concepts
- Learn to code by snapping together color-coded motion, sound, look, trigger and control blocks
- Use programming concepts to create sequences of actions that cause characters to animate and interact in fun and exciting ways
PBS KIDS Characters and Backgrounds
- 150+ PBS KIDS characters
- Learn coding and create interactive stories and projects based on hit PBS KIDS shows like:
- Wild Kratts
- Natura Cat
- WordGirl
- And more!
Paint Editing
- Painting games to create your characters and backgrounds
Voice Recording
- Voice PBS KIDS characters and add your own sounds with the recording tool
PBS KIDS Story Starters
- Interactive story games with eight story starters can kick off your child’s inspiration
- Interactive games features different sets of characters from PBS KIDS Shows
- Use coding and programming to edit and complete a story
Learn to code while having fun with PBS KIDS characters. Start programming, drawing and creating interactive stories - download ScratchJr today!
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For more PBS KIDS apps, visit http://www.pbskids.org/apps.
For more on ScratchJr, visit http://www.scratchjr.org
Our support email is [email protected]. Please reach out with feedback and suggestions!
Privacy
Across all media platforms, PBS KIDS is committed to creating a safe and secure environment for children and families and being transparent about what information is collected from users. To learn more about PBS KIDS' privacy policy, visit pbskids.org/privacy.
PBS KIDS ScratchJr is a collaboration between PBS, Tufts University, the MIT Media Lab, and the Playful Invention Company. The PBS KIDS logo & PBS KIDS® PBS. Used with permission. ScratchJr logo is used with permission. PBS is not affiliated with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology or Tufts University.
This creative coding app, designed for children ages 5-8, provides endless storytelling possibilities. Programming made simple helps kids enjoy interactive stories, make games and more!
Coding for kids with ScratchJr has children snap together colorful programming blocks to make characters move, jump, dance and sing. Through coding lessons and story starters, kids will learn to solve problems, design projects and express themselves creatively on a tablet.
With PBS KIDS ScratchJr, children don’t just learn to code, they code to learn.
ScratchJR Features:
Coding Concepts
- Colorful programming blocks teach basic coding concepts
- Learn to code by snapping together color-coded motion, sound, look, trigger and control blocks
- Use programming concepts to create sequences of actions that cause characters to animate and interact in fun and exciting ways
PBS KIDS Characters and Backgrounds
- 150+ PBS KIDS characters
- Learn coding and create interactive stories and projects based on hit PBS KIDS shows like:
- Wild Kratts
- Natura Cat
- WordGirl
- And more!
Paint Editing
- Painting games to create your characters and backgrounds
Voice Recording
- Voice PBS KIDS characters and add your own sounds with the recording tool
PBS KIDS Story Starters
- Interactive story games with eight story starters can kick off your child’s inspiration
- Interactive games features different sets of characters from PBS KIDS Shows
- Use coding and programming to edit and complete a story
Learn to code while having fun with PBS KIDS characters. Start programming, drawing and creating interactive stories - download ScratchJr today!
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For more PBS KIDS apps, visit http://www.pbskids.org/apps.
For more on ScratchJr, visit http://www.scratchjr.org
Our support email is [email protected]. Please reach out with feedback and suggestions!
Privacy
Across all media platforms, PBS KIDS is committed to creating a safe and secure environment for children and families and being transparent about what information is collected from users. To learn more about PBS KIDS' privacy policy, visit pbskids.org/privacy.
PBS KIDS ScratchJr is a collaboration between PBS, Tufts University, the MIT Media Lab, and the Playful Invention Company. The PBS KIDS logo & PBS KIDS® PBS. Used with permission. ScratchJr logo is used with permission. PBS is not affiliated with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology or Tufts University.
What’s new
Version 2.3.0 · Updated March 25, 2025
Now with Lyla in the Loop characters!
User reviews
Not just for 8 plus. My 6 year old did great with it. We used along with PBS Wild Kratts challenge. For my Girl Scout Brownie troop we used it for intro to coding badge!
I love this game it's so fun
Used on my iPad but now I'm on Android
I like this game because you can do the up and down they can talk and everything Easy
I want this app because I already have regular ScratchJr & PBSkids ScratchJr sounds great!
Wow🔛🔛
Frequently asked questions
What is PBS KIDS ScratchJr?
PBS KIDS ScratchJr is an app that allows kids to create their own interactive stories and games using characters from popular PBS KIDS shows.
What age group is PBS KIDS ScratchJr designed for?
PBS KIDS ScratchJr is designed for children ages 5-8.
How does coding for kids with ScratchJr work?
Kids can snap together colorful programming blocks to make characters move, jump, dance, and sing. They can learn coding concepts and create sequences of actions to animate characters in fun and exciting ways.
What characters can kids use in PBS KIDS ScratchJr?
There are over 150 PBS KIDS characters available, including characters from shows like Wild Kratts, Nature Cat, WordGirl, and Peg + Cat.
Can kids paint and edit their own characters and backgrounds?
Yes, PBS KIDS ScratchJr includes painting games where kids can create their own characters and backgrounds.
Can kids add their own sounds to their projects?
Yes, kids can use the voice recording tool to add their own sounds and voices to their projects.
Are there pre-made story starters available in PBS KIDS ScratchJr?
Yes, there are eight interactive story games with story starters that can kick off a child's inspiration.
Is PBS KIDS ScratchJr a safe and secure environment for children?
Yes, PBS KIDS is committed to creating a safe and secure environment for children and families. They are transparent about what information is collected from users. You can learn more about their privacy policy on pbskids.org/privacy.
Who is involved in the creation of PBS KIDS ScratchJr?
PBS KIDS ScratchJr is a collaboration between PBS, Tufts University, the MIT Media Lab, and the Playful Invention Company.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PBS KIDS ScratchJr | 3.9 / 5 | Free | 500,000+ | Mar 25, 2025 | |
| PBS KIDS Video | 4.4 / 5 | Free | 10,000,000+ | Oct 13, 2026 | Compare |
| Nick Jr - Watch Kids TV Shows | 3.8 / 5 | Free | 5,000,000+ | Jan 24, 2020 | Compare |
| Endless Reader | 4.3 / 5 | Free | 1,000,000+ | Feb 7, 2024 | Compare |
| Nursery Rhymes by Dave & Ava | 3.2 / 5 | 59.99 USD | 5,000+ | Aug 2, 2026 | Compare |
| Dr. Seuss’s Story Collection | 4.9 / 5 | 9.99 USD | 1,000+ | – | Compare |
| Bookful: Fun Books for Kids | 4.1 / 5 | Free | 100,000+ | Jun 24, 2020 | Compare |
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