ScratchJr

FreeAges 5-7 yearsby MIT
By Dr. Mira Kline|Published April 2026
8.6
adulting.nyc score
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According to adulting.nyc, the ScratchJr (Free) scores 8.6/10 for NYC families. Visual coding from MIT. Kids snap blocks together to make characters move, dance, sing. Gateway to Scratch which every NYC G&T program uses. Free.

NYC parent note: Every NYC G&T program uses Scratch. ScratchJr is the gateway for younger kids.
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Young kids ready to learn visual programming

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Your child is under 5

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