Tech for kids

Raspberry Pi
A credit card sized chip that can be programmed into a computer
http://www.raspberrypi.org/


ARDUINO
uses both hardware and software to get kids interested in programming by using simple tools to creategames
http://www.arduino.cc/


Cargo Bot
this is a logical game that allows students to understand basic structure and format. THough it does not teach them programming straight away it does teach them how to think like a programmer.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cargo-bot/id519690804?mt=8


Hackety Hack
Hackety hack uses basic ruby language to teach kids how to program with a simple tutorial. DOes not use blocks
http://hackety.com/


RoboMind
is a programming educational tool that uses its own scripting language called ROBO.objective is to make a virtual robot on screen move.
http://www.robomind.net/en/index.html