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ScratchJr Tinkering

A Barefoot Computing introductory programming activity for lower-primary children learning computing. Using the iPad app Scratch Jr, children are given the opportunity to develop skills by tinkering with existing programs as well as creating their own. Children might be offered the chance to tinker with other basic visual languages to broaden their experience. The teaching notes link to the Barefoot Computing concept cards, which cover themes of computational thinking.

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