<h2>PBS KIDS ScratchJr. App</h2>
Create interactive stories and games featuring characters from Wild Kratts, Nature Cat, WordGirl and Peg + Cat! The storytelling possibilities are endless with this creative coding app for children ages 5-8.

The PBS Kids Scratch Jr app is an early coding app for kids.

Kids can play interactive coding games with their favorite characters on the PBS Kids Scratch Jr app.

The PBS Kids Scratch Jr app features storytelling options and fun activities.

The PBS Kids Scratch Jr app features characters such as the Wild Kratts, Arthur, and more.

Kids can practice their problem solving skills with the PBS Kids Scratch Jr app.

Create new stories with Molly of Denali in the PBS Kids Scratch Jr app.

Express your creativity while using the PBS Kids Scratch Jr app.

The PBS Kids Scratch Jr app is a great learning tool for kids interested in coding.

Download the app in the Google Play Store.

<h3>About the App</h3>
With PBS KIDS ScratchJr, kids can create their own interactive stories and games featuring their favorite characters from Wild Kratts, Nature Cat, WordGirl and Peg + Cat! The storytelling possibilities are endless with this creative coding app for children ages 5-8.
By snapping together colorful programming blocks, children can make characters move, jump, dance and sing. In the process, 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.
Features:
<ul><li>Colorful Programming Blocks - Snap together the color-coded motion, sound, look, trigger and control blocks to create sequences of actions that cause characters to animate and interact in fun and exciting ways.</li><li>PBS KIDS Characters and Backgrounds - With 150+ PBS KIDS characters, children can create projects based on their favorite shows and can mix-and-match as much as they’d like!</li><li>Paint Editing - Create your own characters and backgrounds.</li><li>Voice Recording - Use the recording tool to add sounds and your voice to projects.</li><li>Story Starters - Looking for inspiration? Eight story starters in the app are a great place to start. Each Story Starter features a different set of characters and is designed to encourage children to edit and complete the story however they’d like.</li></ul>
For more PBS KIDS apps, visit <a href="https://pbskids.org/_apps" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.pbskids.org/apps</a>
For more on ScratchJr, visit <a href="https://www.scratchjr.org" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scratchjr.org</a>
Our support email is scratchjrsupport@pbs.org. Please reach out with feedback and suggestions!
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PBS KIDS ScratchJr

Educational games and videos from Curious George, Wild Kratts and other PBS KIDS shows!

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