Python for Kids

[Ulf Engstrøm]

This is all very interesting for the edu-sig where I think you should take a
look, and maybe resend this mail.
Check www.python.org/sigs

When it comes to environments to play with Python in, we have Alice, which
is worth a shot.
www.alice.org

Regards
Ulf

> > OK, I'm going to piggyback on Rick's question.
> >
> > My son's school district has asked me to teach an introductory
> > programming class to some of the talented and gifted students this
> > summer. They want me to teach for eight days. 1.25 hours a day for 1-2
> > graders, 1.25 hours a day for 3-6 graders.
> >
> > I want to use Python, but have no experience with Python on the Mac,
> > which is what the school district uses.
> >
> > First question: what do I need to be careful of, if anything when using
> > Python on Mac?
>
> I think the bigger issues than using a Mac are how to teach programming to
> young kids.
> Has anyone got books on this? I remember Logo, but I don't know how much
> work has
> been done since then on these things.