Google tufts university SAM (stop motion animation software for use w/webcam- great gallery by kids).

Looks like it's free, haven't tried to use it yet. �

About building computers I'd probably buy him a snap-circuit set of some sort to play with and try to get fine motor skills. �Later on just google build a computer you'll find stuff like this, for $800. �http://mobile.pcmag.com/device2/article.php?CALL_URL=http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2360849,00.asp. But I think it's a lot of tiny screws and plugs, possibly sautering. �So, start with the snapcircuits or the Lego mindstorm or something.

Does anybody use that logo turtle thing? �Is it any good? �What does it do?



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