It doesn't hurt that Scratch is 100 percent free to download and use, either! Kids can install it on Windows, Mac, and Linux machines after downloading from scratch.mit.edu.

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

I find it hard to describe the Scratch “language” and programming in words (I’ve had my Lego Mindstorms robotics kit for years). The best way is to download Scratch and see for yourself.

The only kids’ programming language worth using, Scratch, just celebrated the launch of Scratch 3.0, an update that adds some interesting new functionality to the powerful open-source tool.

Today the free program is used in more than 150 countries and thousands of schools, with more than 1,500 animations and games uploaded to the online Scratch community each day.

MADISON (WKOW) — Kids had the opportunity to bring their imaginations to life through a computer programming class at the Madison Children's Museum Saturday. Participants learned how to make ...

Scratch is a free download (for Mac or Windows) that lets children build their own interactive games, animations, and digital stories. After building their creations, children can share their ...