[squeakland] Introductory lesson

[K. K. Subramaniam]

On Thursday 27 Aug 2009 1:33:12 am Bert Freudenberg wrote:
> > I did my first lesson with Etoys this morning. The kids were playing
> > like crazy with the welcome introductory car project.
> >
> > Hilaire
>
> Is that good or bad?
Good question. The first impression that kids get is that of an entertaining 
toy. They don't connect the car with 'me' (self) or any other sentient being.

I think the bug used in Hilaire guide is a better starter. It is a small 
sentient being and most children would see a bug from the top, so they could 
relate to it easily.

Subbu