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DESCRIPTION
Scratch by MIT is a free, block-based programming platform designed to help children learn coding through creativity and storytelling. Developed by the MIT Media Lab, Scratch allows students to create interactive stories, games, and animations by snapping together visual code blocks. It fosters computational thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration, making it ideal for elementary classrooms. Scratch is accessible online and supports a global community of young creators.
TOOLS & FEATURES
- Scratch Teacher Accounts: Create and manage student accounts, monitor projects, and maintain a safe classroom environment
- Block-Based Coding Interface: Drag-and-drop code blocks make programming accessible and intuitive for young learners
- Create Stories, Games, Animations: Students can bring ideas to life while learning computational thinking and problem-solving
COST
This is a free resource.
DISTRICT APPROVAL: CONDITIONAL
This resource is approved for K - Grade 12 classroom use in the Surrey School District.
PRIVACY INFO
Users please note this resource:
- is not FOIPPA compliant (server outside of Canada)
- collects personal information
- requires sign-up for a full free account
