Available in different platforms, your child could make his or her own universe. Spore received the Editor's Choice Award from the Children's Technology Review.

Basic is a simple programming language created by Microsoft. There are a lot of tutorials and examples for students to follow. It is ideal for beginners of all ages.

Students can create drawings, animations, and games starring Logo the Turtle! They can also create class presentations or models, such as how waves form and travel for physics class. …

A programming/stategy game, students will program their robots every move. There are extensive tutorials built into the program, so even the beginner programmers can get started. 

Baltie has multiple programming levels that can be matched to the students' abilities. They can make 3D environments and participate in international programming competitions.