🕵️ Can Eric find the hidden prop or will he run out of chances? In this video, Tiger shows how you can make a prop hunt game using #OctoStudio, a free coding app from MIT! 📺 https://loom.ly/rx_acC8 #MecchaChameleon #PropHunt #CreativeCoding

✨ Big news! We’ve just added a new way to animate in OctoStudio using costumes! 📲 Update to the latest version of OctoStudio (1.1.0) to access all the new features. #OctoStudio #CodingForKids #Animation #CreativeCoding

⚽ Our summer intern Tiger built a keepie uppies game with #OctoStudio... then challenged Zoë to play it. What happened next? Glad we got it on video 🤣 📺 https://youtube.com/shorts/UyzvHC59Spw 📲 Get OctoStudio: www.octostudio.org #worldcup #comedy #codingforkids #kidsactivities

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

✨ 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 Get 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 #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 #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...

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🎵 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

Jump animations, time travel, custom characters, and more | Community Compilation 17 #shorts #games

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🍽️ 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

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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...

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

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✨ Check out these incredible new projects from the #OctoStudio community. What are you working on? 📺 https://youtube.com/shorts/CIo1dnoDwyo #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

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

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