ScratchJr
ScratchJr

ScratchJr

Educational

| Scratch Foundation

Play on PC with BlueStacks or from our cloud

  • Overview
  • How to Download

Page Modified On: January 17, 2025

Run ScratchJr on PC or Mac

Let BlueStacks turn your PC, Mac, or laptop into the perfect home for ScratchJr, a fun Educational app from Scratch Foundation.

About the App

ScratchJr is an engaging educational app crafted for kids aged 5 and up, fostering creativity and learning through coding. With Scratch Foundation’s intuitive platform, young learners can build interactive stories and games by snapping together programming blocks. They can animate characters, add personal voice notes, and insert photos, making learning a fun, hands-on experience.

App Features

Interactive Learning:
– Kids use colorful blocks to create animations, sparking interest in coding and logical thinking.

Creative Tools:
– Modify characters in the paint editor, recording voices and sounds for a personalized touch.

Educational Benefits:
– Encourages problem-solving and project design, while aiding early numeracy and literacy skills development.

User-Friendly Interface:
– Simplified features thoughtfully designed for young children’s cognitive and social growth.

Device Compatibility:
– Optimized for tablets (7-inches or larger) running Android 4.2 or higher.

For an enhanced experience on PC and Mac, consider using BlueStacks to explore the app’s full potential.

Ready to experience ScratchJr on a bigger screen, in all its glory? Download BlueStacks now.

How to Download and Run ScratchJr on PC or Mac

  • Download and install BlueStacks on your PC or Mac

  • Complete Google sign-in to access the Play Store, or do it later

  • Look for ScratchJr in the search bar at the top right corner

  • Click to install ScratchJr from the search results

  • Complete Google sign-in (if you skipped step 2) to install ScratchJr

  • Click the ScratchJr icon on the home screen to start playing

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Minimum System Requirements

With BlueStacks 5, you can get started on a PC that fulfills the following requirements.

  • Operating System

    Microsoft Windows 7 or above, macOS 11 (Big Sur) or above

  • Processor

    Intel, AMD or Apple Silicon Processor

  • RAM

    at least 4GB

  • HDD

    10GB Free Disk Space

Note:

* You must be an Administrator on your PC. Up to date graphics drivers from Microsoft or the chipset vendor.

ScratchJr - FAQs

  • How to Run ScratchJr on Windows PC & Mac?

    Run ScratchJr on your PC or Mac by following these simple steps.

    • Click on ‘Download ScratchJr on PC’ to download BlueStacks
    • Install it and log-in to Google Play Store
    • Launch and run the app.
  • Why is BlueStacks the fastest and safest platform to play games on PC?

    BlueStacks respects your privacy and is always safe and secure to use. It does not carry any malware, spyware, or any sort of additional software that could harm your PC.

    It is engineered to optimize speed and performance for a seamless gaming experience.

  • What are ScratchJr PC requirements?

    Minimum requirement to run ScratchJr on your PC

    • OS: Microsoft Windows 7 and above:
    • Processor: Intel or AMD Processor:
    • RAM: Your PC must have at least 2GB of RAM. (Note that having 2GB or more disk space is not a substitute for RAM):
    • HDD: 5GB Free Disk Space.
    • You must be an Administrator on your PC.