8 is the right age. We teach dozens of 8 year olds. The basic principle is: if they can sit still for an hour or so, and concentrate, they can learn Scratch. If

8 is the right age. We teach dozens of 8 year olds. The basic principle is: if they can sit still for an hour or so, and concentrate, they can learn Scratch. If they're all over the place, forget bothering until they calm down.