ScratchJr
ScratchJr

ScratchJr

Educational

| Scratch Foundation

Play on PC with BlueStacks or from our cloud

  • Overview
  • How to Download

Page Modified On: August 25, 2026

Run ScratchJr on PC or Mac

Upgrade your experience. Try ScratchJr, the fantastic Education app from Scratch Foundation, from the comfort of your laptop, PC, or Mac, only on BlueStacks.

About the App

ScratchJr turns big ideas from little minds into animated stories and simple games. Built for ages 5 and up, this Education app uses playful, block-based coding so kids can create, experiment, and tell their own stories—no reading required. Prefer a larger canvas? You can also run it on PC or Mac with BlueStacks.

App Features

  • Visual Coding Blocks: Snap colorful blocks together to make characters move, jump, dance, and even sing—coding feels like building with digital LEGO.
  • Story & Game Builder: Arrange scenes, add actions, and create interactive moments so kids can tell original tales or whip up mini-games.
  • Character Editor: Draw from scratch or remix built-in characters with an easy paint editor—change colors, add details, and make every hero unique.
  • Voices, Sounds, and Music: Record narration, layer in sound effects, and add music so projects feel personal and lively.
  • Add Photos: Drop in pictures to bring real-life moments into the story—perfect for class projects or family creations.
  • Kid-Ready Design: A clean, icon-first interface keeps things friendly for younger learners, with simple tools that support exploring without frustration.
  • Learn Through Making: While creating, kids naturally practice sequencing, problem-solving, planning, and early logic—skills that support later academics.
  • Math & Language in Context: Counting steps, timing actions, and telling stories help kids use numbers and words in ways that make sense to them.
  • Inspired by Scratch: Offers the spirit of the well-loved coding approach, thoughtfully reimagined for early learners.

Eager to take your app experience to the next level? Start right away by downloading BlueStacks on your PC or Mac.

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.