Do you know about coding? Maybe you heard about C++ or Python. Scratch is a kind of coding, too, but it is super special! Scratch is made for kids. It’s easy to use because you don’t need to write hard codes. You just drag and drop colorful blocks to make games, stories, or even cartoons. It feels like playing a game while you create!
Scratch is not just a coding tool—it’s also a big, fun online space. Kids from 8 to 16 years old can make cool projects and share them with people all over the world. Scratch started in 2007 at MIT Media Lab. At first, it was a desktop app, but in 2013, it came to the internet as Scratch 2.0. Now, Scratch 3.0 (since 2019) works on any device, even tablets, and it’s available in more than 70 languages!
By 2024, Scratch had over 103 million users in 196 countries. That’s huge! The people who made Scratch want kids to learn big skills like thinking of creative ideas, solving problems, and working with others. These are important skills for life.
Scratch lets you do so many fun things. You can make your own characters, add sounds, and make your games or stories unique! Even younger kids, aged 5 to 7, can try ScratchJr. It’s like Scratch, but simpler—no need to read or know math. You can still make cool stuff and have so much fun!