Junior Coding Game - Introduction to Scratch

Junior Coding Game - Introduction to Scratch is an educational set designed specifically for beginners in programming, offering a screen-free way to learn the basic concepts of coding through practical and fun activities.

ScratchJr is part of the Scratch Foundation and was originally developed by Prof. Mitchel Resnick and his Lifelong Kindergarten group at the MIT Media Lab, as well as by Prof. Marina U. Bers and the DevTech Research Group. The ScratchJr app is available for free in the App Store, Google Play, and Amazon Marketplace. You can learn more about ScratchJr at www.scratchjr.org.

Features:

• This set is ideal for children, encouraging the exploration of creativity and the development of problem-solving skills, while they play and learn logical coding sequences
• The set complements the ScratchJr app, offering 16 interesting challenges that help young programmers practice block-based coding
• Each challenge introduces key programming concepts, such as: Motion, Appearance, Sound, and Control, helping children understand how code sequences are built and how they affect the actions of sprites (small two-dimensional images or animations drawn on the screen in a video game) and backgrounds
• The colorful blocks and tactile pieces allow for learning through direct manipulation, making the process intuitive and fun for use at home or in STEM clubs
• The set stimulates logical thinking, creativity, and attention to detail, providing a solid introduction to the world of programming for children
• Attention! The activity cards are in English.

The set includes:

• 26 color-coded ScratchJr blocks

• 16 activity cards in English

• 10 sprite pieces (images with different elements, such as a cat, cake, rocket, etc.)

• 10 customizable sprite pieces

• 5 plastic stands

• 4 background cards (double-sided)

• 1 Activity Guide

Packaging dimensions: 11 x 8.7 x 1.7 cm

Recommended age: 8 years+

Warning! Not suitable for children under 3 years old. The toy/product may contain small parts that can be swallowed or inhaled, posing a choking hazard