With Scratch or Basic, complex things have a way of turning out complex, but that’s to be expected. If you want to try a Scratch-inspired take on microcontroller programming, check out MicroBlocks.

On May 16, 2009, learn more about Scratch, the free programming tool for kids.

Since the computer program Scratch became public in 2007, a worldwide network of over 5 million registered Scratchers — primarily elementary and middle school students — has grown together ...

Scratch allows the user to write programs by dragging and connecting simple programming instructions. The programming instructions resemble puzzle pieces and will only “fit” together in ways that make ...

Learn coding and circuitry basics as you incorporate sound effects into a story book. Design a soundscape for your story, record your sounds, and use copper tape, Makey Makey and Scratch to help your ...

At a time when parents are eager to give their kids an edge in math and science, several computer programming languages have been developed specifically for children.

MIT's Media Lab is gearing up for Scratch Day 2009, to introduce new people to their programming language for kids.