Scratch 3.0 is Here!



I just heard the news. After 3 years in the making, the new Scratch 3.0 is finally here! It's one of our favorite programs to get kids introduced to coding (created by MIT). Can't wait to dig in with my 9-year-old!!! Woohooo!

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