Open source programming languages for kids
Found on Linux.com on Wednesday, 25 February 2009
Some toolkits aim to create entirely new ways of envisioning and creating projects that appeal to younger minds, such as games and animations, while others aim to recreate the "basic"-ness of BASIC in a modern language and environment.
A multitude of other programming languages and environments exist to teach children, such as Greenfoot, Phogram, and Microsoft's Small Basic, though many of them exist as proprietary implementations. Scratch, Alice, and Shoes are all open source, include support channels such as forums or chatrooms, and have large, thriving communities.
Now it's good to learn new things early; but sometimes it's just the best idea to go outside and play.