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From: UH2@PSUVM.BITNET (Lee Sailer)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.amiga
Subject: Re: Looking for software for kids
Message-ID: <89144.102034UH2@PSUVM>
Date: 24 May 89 14:20:34 GMT
References: <264@c10sd3.StPaul.NCR.COM>
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Organization: Penn State University - Center for Academic Computing
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In article <264@c10sd3.StPaul.NCR.COM>, klein@c10sd3.StPaul.NCR.COM (Tony Klein) says:
>
>So I ask: Is there a LOGO for the Amiga?  Can a 6 year old (excuse me -

 There is an old PD logo that will do the basic turtle graphics stuff.

>almost 7) be convinced that the Amiga is a great computer and Dad is not
>a nerd after all?  I have searched the ads to no avail, perhaps I didn't

   But clearly, Dad *is* a nerd 8-) 8-)

>
>What about a word processor for kids?  Kids love to type on the computer

    My 7 and 5 year get a kick out of NotePad.   I taught them
    how to use Say to speak the results, too.

>One program that is lots of fun for her to play with is Deluxe Paint.  You
   For mine, too.  And like ypours, my kids play almost exclusively
   with the symmetry tool.

>
>The 'Educational Software' I have seen is dull, dull, dull, we don't want

Well, *I* think it is dull, too.  I have to admit that my kids really
dig it though.  I have two programs from Unicorn Ed. Software,
Math Wizard and Kinderama.  These are essentially drill and practice
with flashy graphics and catchy music.  *They* like it.
>

Well, there are a few other things they play which I grabbed from the PD:
Mazes, iff2pcs (a puzzle program from Ali Ozer), one of the Tetri[sx]
versions, Marble Madness.

Or, you could get them an Apple...

                                  lee