"Scratch is a visual programming language and online community targeted primarily at children. Using Scratch, users can create online projects and develop them into almost anything by using a simple block-like interface. When they are ready, they then share, and also discuss their creations with each other."

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COST: FREE!

PRO'S: free, block based, ages 8-16, app or computer,  
CONS: 

NOTES:

• Scratch website
• ​Educator guide
• K-State Scratch curriculum
• Boot Up Lesson plans
• ​Getting Started PDF
• Educators Guide (Manual)
• Creative Computing Curriculum Guide
• ​Invent with Scratch
• Creative Computing Curriculum guide from Harvard