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PBS KIDS ScratchJr
Graphical programming blocks, drawing tools and recorded voices for PBS character stories.
PBS KIDS ScratchJr puts familiar PBS characters into a block-coding studio. Children animate the characters, paint scenes, record voices and connect graphical blocks into interactive stories.
- Ages
- 5–8 years
- Works on
- iPad app
- Format
- Self-paced
- Topics
- Coding
- Listed
- 2026-10-10
Rated 4 from 354 ratings on the US Apple App Store (checked 2026-10-10).
What kids do
- Animate familiar PBS characters
- Paint and record voices for a story
- Build interactive stories with graphical blocks
Who it suits
Ages 5–8, per the app’s description.
Notes for parents
It runs on iPad only. It’s a separate app from ScratchJr, with its own rating.
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