The Official ScratchJr Book: Help Your Kids Learn to Code
- Length: 160 pages
- Edition: 1
- Language: English
- Publisher: No Starch Press
- Publication Date: 2015-11-07
- ISBN-10: 1593276710
- ISBN-13: 9781593276713
- Sales Rank: #90020 (See Top 100 Books)
ScratchJr is a free, introductory computer programming language that runs on iPads and Android tablets. Inspired by Scratch, the wildly popular programming language used by millions of children worldwide, ScratchJr helps even younger kids create their own playful animations, interactive stories, and dynamic games.
The Official ScratchJr Book is the perfect companion to this free app and makes coding easy and fun for all. Kids learn to program by connecting blocks of code to make characters move, jump, dance, and sing.
Each chapter includes several activities that build on one another, culminating in a fun final project. These hands-on activities help kids develop computational-thinking, problem-solving, and design skills. In each activity, you’ll find:
- Step-by-step, easy-to-follow directions
- Ways to connect the activity with literacy and math concepts
- Tips for grown-ups and teachers
- Creative challenges to take the learning further
By the end of the book, kids will be ready for all sorts of new programming adventures!
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Getting Started
Chapter 2: Animations
Chapter 3: Stories
Chapter 4: Games
Appendix A: Transitioning from ScratchJr to Scratch
Appendix B: Reference Guides
