If you have a preteen interested in computers (and I don't know many who aren't!) your child will enjoy this book. Written for the 8-12 year old, this book walks older children step by step through the process of creating a website.
What's Included: 60 pages of text with exact instructions and plenty of screenshots -- designed to be your student's first look at html coding using a very,very simple free internet software trial. Instructions are included for designing a basic webpage "interview" of someone, and even walks you through animating some graphics! Currently this book is available for an introductory special of $19.99.
What I Like: For the most part, the instructions in this book can be followed entirely by the student -- that's a big plus for me! I think I had to step in one time (the book said, go get your parent :).) The book is written to the student, and is very engaging while still being very thorough in the instructions. The screenshots are plentiful and very helpful. This is something students really enjoy!
What I Don't LIke: I think this book would really benefit from a glossary. I do not like having to run my MAC in Window mode for anything, but I do make exceptions :). Other then that, it was great!
My Bottom Line: I think this is the perfect "extra project" for children in the target range. This is the kind of thing I don't mind my children doing on the computer :).
The bottom line is; We try not to insist on parent-led learning or gravitate toward child-led learning. We try instead to focus on God-led learning and ask for His input and perspective on every aspect of our home school. That way, when others fuss about what Dan and I are doing and make me second guess our decisions -- I can go back to our decision process and find God's fingerprints, reminding me that this is His way.
