Education
PBS KIDS ScratchJr
PBS KIDS ScratchJr is a free iPad activity for ages five to eight to build interactive stories with PBS characters and visual programming blocks.
Choose it for a first coding project with a familiar cast.
Color-coded blocks link movement, triggers and sound to things children can see happen on screen.
Keep in mind: This PBS edition is listed for iPad only; it does not teach typed programming.
Inside the app
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What you can do
- Snap together motion, sound and control blocks
- Start with eight story prompts or paint characters and backgrounds
- Record voices and sounds for projects
Good for
- An early learner who wants to animate a familiar character or make a short game.
Consider alternatives for
- Anyone who needs a phone version or a text-based coding curriculum.
Limitations & considerations
- Captured minimum: iOS 15.0.
- This PBS edition is listed for iPad only; it does not teach typed programming.
Privacy & permissions
The developer points families to PBS KIDS privacy information; a project can include a child's recorded voice.
Sources & review notes Updated Nov 11, 2026
Reviewed by iApp4Me Editorial Team. Recommendations use the linked documentation and attributed accounts; device observations are identified separately.
- US App Store developer description
Complete description, download price and compatibility metadata captured 2026-11-02.
- PBS KIDS coding guide
Confirms visual blocks and creative coding with familiar characters.
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