Jump, and your character jumps too 😮 Learn how in just 25 seconds with Eric’s #OctoStudio tutorial. 📺 https://youtube.com/shorts/Hpd5dJtaA00#OctoStudio#gamedesign #edtech #coding #kidsactivities #csed #creativecoding #STEM #makersgonnamake

Big news! 🐙✨ We just launched a new Learn page for OctoStudio! Check it out www.octostudio.org/learn #OctoStudio #CreativeLearning #CodingForKids #EdTech #CreativeComputing #STEMeducation #CSforAll #PrimaryEducation #TeacherResources #LearningThroughPlay #MakerEducation

By popular demand: How to make a Twister-inspired game in #OctoStudio! #CSEd #creativecoding 📺 https://www.youtube.com/shorts/z0dqj9xj2qc#OctoStudio

✨ Engage your students in creative learning across subject areas with OctoStudio! (www.octostudio.org). Students can code interactive animations and games on tablets, smartphones, and Chromebooks. It's free and created by our Lifelong Kindergarten research group at MIT. #CSEd #CreativeLearning

🕹️⬆️ Create a vertical platformer in #OctoStudio! Part 1 walks through player movement, gravity, and jumping from platforms. https://youtu.be/WRlLbwWVYqk

Want to add particle effects to one of your #OctoStudio games? Here's how you can do it! 📺 https://youtube.com/shorts/Sec9fWC3hkk

Building Belonging Through Inclusive Creative Computing Join Cecilé, Jaleesa & Karishma at #SXSWedu for a workshop on facilitating belonging in CS education. Activities include self-portraits, community storytelling, and civic imagination. 📅 3/10 @ 2–3:30pm 🔗 https://loom.ly/0j7WqG8

💪 Grab a friend and see who wins! Learn how to build a 2-player tug of war game in #OctoStudio with this new tutorial from Zoë. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/T8hd5b38aMU

🎿 Inspired by #MilanoCortina2026? Create your own ski racing game using #OctoStudio, a free coding app from MIT! Tilt down the slopes and chase a new high score—no snow required ⛷️ Watch: https://youtu.be/zfmnIqXLDXU#MilanoCortina2026#OctoStudioGet OctoStudio: www.octostudio.org #CreativeCoding #CodingForKids #STEM

Have you explored the OctoStudio Example Projects page?! Open inspiring projects directly in OctoStudio with one tap -- and then remix it to explore new possibilities! 🔗 https://octostudio.org/examples

We're back with another episode of the Lifelong Kindergarten podcast featuring Steve Seidel to discuss what we can learn from the schools, educators, and children of Reggio. Listen now at bit.ly/llkpodcast

Together with National Geographic Society, we created 2 resources to explore nature with OctoStudio featuring wildlife artist Niharika Rajput & shark scientist Gibbs Kuguru, both National Geographic Explorers! Explore Your World: https://loom.ly/vW-EeKc Make a Mini Game: https://loom.ly/fHXWRr0

Jump, and your character jumps too 😮 Learn how in just 25 seconds with Eric’s #OctoStudio tutorial. 📺 https://youtube.com/shorts/Hpd5dJtaA00#OctoStudio#edtech #kidsactivities #csed #creativecoding #STEM #makersgonnamake

🎙️We’re thrilled to share a new podcast from the Lifelong Kindergarten research group at the MIT Media Lab — the team that created OctoStudio and Scratch! 🎧 Listen or watch on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or Substack 🔗 bit.ly/llkpodcast

✨ Check out these incredible new projects from the #OctoStudio community. What are you working on? 📺 https://youtube.com/shorts/yr9PRpIN1Xk#OctoStudio#CreativeCoding #CSEd #STEM #CodingForKids

...our last tutorial of the year! How to Make a Top-Down RPG in OctoStudio! It's as fun as it looks! See you all in the New Year ✨ www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_se...

🎵 Got background music in your #OctoStudio game? Make a button to toggle the music on and off. We'll show you how to create the button, how to make it look active/inactive, and more! https://youtube.com/shorts/24QzVbWRYrQ

Celebrate #CSEdWeek (Dec. 8-14) with OctoStudio, a free coding app from the creators of Scratch! Visit our Learn page for inspiring activities created in collaboration with National Geographic! Each includes an educator guide, slides, videos, and a student handout! octostudio.org/support/lear...

🐙✨Introducing our OctoStudio Example Projects page! Open inspiring projects directly in OctoStudio with one tap -- and then remix it to explore new possibilities! 🔗 octostudio.org/examples

✨ Check out these incredible new projects from the #OctoStudio community. What are you working on? 📺 youtube.com/shorts/58eVo... #CreativeCoding #CSEd #MobileApps #STEM #CodingForKids #LearnToCode #Innovation #DigitalCreativity

🍽️ Part 2 is here! Build a restaurant game where players make customer orders and see their reactions. Use the starter project to create any restaurant game you like! 🍔✨ youtu.be/53OEiCgaEzs

We can't wait for #NSTA 2025! 🎉Join our session to explore our new creative coding activities where learners observe nature and bring their discoveries to life by interactive projects using OctoStudio, a free coding app from MIT. 📅 Nov 13, 3:40PM 📍 Room 200C

Create your own restaurant game using #OctoStudio! Make a bakery, café, pizzeria, or anything else you want, where customers walk up to the counter, make orders, and more. www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dOc...

Want to make your own flying game where the character zooms around collecting coins? Check out Eric's latest #OctoStudio tutorial: youtu.be/N4Ai0Y7DCaM

✨ Check out these incredible new projects from the #OctoStudio community. What are you working on? 📺 https://youtube.com/shorts/CIo1dnoDwyo#OctoStudio#CreativeCoding #CSEd #MobileApps #STEM #CodingForKids #LearnToCode #Innovation #DigitalCreativity

#EUCodeWeek is almost here! 🎊 Visit our Learn page to explore free, beginner-friendly creative coding activities — from Create a Creature, Explore Your World and more. 👉 https://octostudio.org/support/learning-resources/learning-resources-for-octostudio#EUCodeWeek

Join educators and researchers for the 2025 Connected Learning Summit! The hybrid event runs Oct 5–10, with an MIT gathering on Oct 6. Don’t miss the “Bring a Book to Life” session with the #OctoStudio team on Oct 7 @ 10am ET! 📚✨ Learn more & register: connectedlearningsummit.org

✨ Learn how to create animated intros in #OctoStudio! Zoë shares tips for adding text, graphics & your personal spin. Watch here: youtu.be/EnmrIAfsV6k

🚨 Starting in 15 minutes! 🚨 Our first session of Bring a Book to Life with OctoStudio is kicking off at 10:00 am ET / 4:00 pm CET 🎉 👉 Join here: loom.ly/1_CIoJ8

Ms Crossman’s grade 2’s used @octostudioapp.bsky.social to bring their creative writing prompts to life today! They are creating their own imaginary worlds with code! @edusky.bsky.social #EduSky #EduTech

Create a Geometry Dash inspired platformer in #OctoStudio! Learn more: youtu.be/tJWJNGNdTrM #CreativeCoding #kidsactivities #codingforkids #gaming

✨ Check out these incredible new projects from the #OctoStudio community. 📺 youtube.com/shorts/ruJfz... #CreativeCoding #CSEd #MobileApps #STEM #CodingForKids #LearnToCode #Innovation #DigitalCreativity

Creative coding isn’t just for devs—it’s a family affair. Love seeing initiatives like #Coding4Mandela bringing tech literacy to homes. Tools like OctoStudio make it accessible, but the real win? Parents & kids learning together. This is how we bridge the digital divide. �

Create a 3D animated background that moves as you tilt the phone in #OctoStudio! Learn how: youtu.be/wQnJ6nLbjlo #creativecoding #coding #EduSky

Turn your phone into a magnetic guitar! 🎸📱Add your own notes, wave a magnet to play — all with simple code in #OctoStudio! #Music #CreativeCoding #EduSky 🎥 youtu.be/m28QryAFobI

We hope to see you TODAY at 11:15am ET for our "What's New with OctoStudio" session at #ScratchConference! events.ringcentral.com/events/scrat...

We can't wait to see you at #ScratchConference! Join our “What’s New with OctoStudio” session to explore exciting updates including new learning resources, multi-device project features, Chromebook support, and more! 🔗 loom.ly/PHbtMFg

✨ Put the "press" in impressive with these animated buttons in OctoStudio! Change colors, size & more 👇 🎥 youtube.com/shorts/4mO2z...

⚡️ Think you’ve got lightning-fast reflexes? Build a tap-speed race in #OctoStudio and challenge your friends to see who’s the fastest finger in town! #EduSky youtu.be/RYKAX-7qnok

Join Mitch Resnick and others from MIT’s Lifelong Kindergarten group to explore how to help young people grow as creative, curious, caring and collaborative learners in a fast-changing world. 📅 June 30, 2:30pm. #ISTELive25 📍 Hemisfair Ballroom 1 and Livestream 🔗 loom.ly/C_bP2rQ #ISTELive25 #EduSky

Join our “8 Things You Can Do with OctoStudio” session to explore the many ways to create with #OctoStudio, a free coding app from the creators of Scratch at MIT – available on mobile devices and Chromebooks! 📅 July 2, 11am 📍 Hemisfair Ballroom 3 and Livestream 🔗 loom.ly/r_m5I8U #ISTELive25 #EduSky

We’d love to see you at #ISTELive25 🎉 Join us for sessions on creativity, curiosity, and coding – and visit Booth #1046 to try the new Chromebook version of OctoStudio. Nurturing Creative, Curious, Caring, Collaborative Learners ➡️ loom.ly/C_bP2rQ 8 Things To Do w/ OctoStudio ➡️ loom.ly/r_m5I8U

📣 OctoStudio is now available on Chromebooks! The new Chromebook version of #OctoStudio lets you create stories, games, and animations—just like on mobile, with a few small differences. Download now: www.octostudio.org

📣 OctoStudio is now available on Chromebooks! The new Chromebook version of #OctoStudio lets you create stories, games, and animations—just like on mobile, with a few small differences. Download now: www.octostudio.org

Make your own scrolling adventure game on the phone using #OctoStudio! Choose your character, pick the backdrops of your world, and have the character walk between areas to collect items. 📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tPl... #CreativeCoding #CSEd #STEM #CodingForKids #LearnToCode #EduSky

Create your own blocks in #OctoStudio! Learn more in Eric's latest 30-second tutorial ⏱🕺🎶 📺 youtube.com/shorts/9Toxk... #CreativeCoding #CSEd #STEM #CodingForKids #LearnToCode #KidsActivities

We're going bananas for this "Fruit Slicing" game from Zoë 🍌🥝 ⬇️ Open project in OctoStudio: octoproject.org/channel/exam... 📺 Watch tutorial on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojwU...

Students in Miss Babineau’s class have created their own creatures and are now using @octostudioapp.bsky.social to share information about its physical characteristics, habitats and more! So imaginative! 🐙

✨ Check out these incredible new projects from the #OctoStudio community. What are you working on? 📺 www.youtube.com/shorts/HzS6q... #CreativeCoding #CSEd #MobileApps #STEM #CodingForKids #LearnToCode #Innovation #DigitalCreativity

🎵 Create a rhythm game (like Guitar Hero!) with Zoë's latest #OctoStudio tutorial. Add any song, score points, add a combo meter, and more! Watch now: youtu.be/ffxa9BdfP8A