Python for Kids

[Jeff Sandys]

How did the Python for Kids class go?


> Warren Postma wrote:
> > Timothy Grant wrote:
> > > 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.