What's the modern day equivalent of old school "line number" BASIC as a tool for young children to play and learn with? [more inside]
posted by majick on Feb 21, 2009 - 41 answers

Free software recommendations for kids aged 3 to 7. Fun and /or educational. [more inside]
posted by Mom on Jul 5, 2007 - 6 answers

Can anyone recommend educational children's software, for grades 1-3 or so, that's not copy-protected? [more inside]
posted by richg on Mar 26, 2007 - 7 answers

I'm looking for a Windows gadget/soundbox software program for a young kid. Not kid paint software. I'm thinking more like a big screen full of clickable shapes/objects that make noise effects or do cool mechanical things with one another. Even a game would be fine if it has tinker value. [more inside]
posted by antipasta_explosion on Jan 19, 2007 - 6 answers

I'm playing Santa's elf this year, and am setting up 2 computers for my siblings that Santa is bringing them. I need suggestions on software to equip it with. [more inside]
posted by charmston on Dec 19, 2006 - 8 answers

Looking for suggestions for pieces of web site software to manage (1) user profiles and (2) a coming events calendar. [more inside]
posted by winston on Dec 21, 2005 - 2 answers

Which is the best PC-based software approach to allow a 12-year-old boy (who is bright, but not necessarily ardently studious) to explore the basics of CAD and/or architectural design principles? [more inside]
posted by dontrockwobble on Mar 22, 2005 - 13 answers

Librarianfilter: My girlfriend is "wondering if anyone could recommend good websites containing lists/reviews for educational books/videos/software for children (ages 5 up through high school)? I recently acquired the responsibility of selecting materials (I'm a librarian) for our University's Educational Resource Center and don't have an education background so I'm new to this. I know about the Parent's Choice Foundation. I was wondering if there is something similar for librarians/educators? I get tons of catalogs but want lists/reviews, preferably online. Thanks!"
posted by adamkempa on Oct 13, 2004 - 3 answers

AskMacFilter: Ok, so now I’ve got a viable Imac and a 2.63 year old. What sites/software are going to suit her? [more inside]
posted by daver on Sep 18, 2004 - 6 answers