[oclug] Programming for Kids (9-10 years old)

[samper.d at gmail.com]

Thanks Bart,

I will check these out.

Cheers
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-----Original Message-----
From: Bart Trojanowski <bart at jukie.ca>
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Date: Mon, 22 Nov 2010 13:23:30 
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Subject: Re: [oclug] Programming for Kids (9-10 years old)

On Mon, Nov 22, 2010 at 1:06 PM, Dave Sampson <samper.d at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hey Folks,
>
> looking for some recommendations for an xmass gift for a 9 year old. A
> book to introduce young folks to the fun, wonders and challenges of
> programming.

Although not things you can buy, here are some ideas:

http://scratch.mit.edu/
http://www.alice.org/

Let me know how it goes, as I'll be in this scenario in a year or two.

-Bart
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