Greenfoot is Java-based programming environment for novice programmers. It's freely available from the University of Kent.

There's lots of support material on their website. For example:

• A Greenfoot tutorial
• A shorter Quick Introduction
• Greenfoot tutorial videos
• The Greenfoot textbook

There's also a Gallery of Greenfoot projects - great for ideas!

Greenfoot is available as a free download from www.greenfoot.org, where you can also find teaching materials and tutorials.

 

Download Greenfoot.