How to Teach Kids to Code with Scratch, and afterwards…

How to use Scratch with your kids even if you're not a developer (or if you are), why Scratch is an effective teaching tool, pro tips from programmer parents and resources to supplement Scratch.

A free resource developed at MIT, Scratch is by far the most popular resource to introduce kids to coding, engaging millions of children worldwide. We turned to the parents in large tech communities to evaluate how good a tool Scratch really is and learn their pro tips to teach kids to code with Scratch. Whether you’re a senior programmer, or don’t know how to write a line of code, you’ll find great ways to kick off your kid’s Scratch coding adventures here.  We’ll also share some of the best books, online classes, and teaching methods to help kids learn Scratch.

A quick plug: If you’re looking for a fun, educational Scratch social experience, consider joining our Saturday Scratch club, where young coders from LA to Brisbane gather together weekly to build and share projects, facilitated by our amazon coding teacher, Lauren! Members get 25% off. 

1. What’s Scratch?