Graphics program suggestion for 4th-8th graders...

I'd like to buy a good graphics program for the kids. Either buy it, or use 
Open source.

I'm thinking of
-Photoshop Elements
-Paint Shop Pro
-The Gimp
But of course I'm open to other suggestions.:-)

I didn't put full Photoshop down for a couple reasons. 1. I think it's too 
complicated for kids. I'm guessing they'd get too frustrated. 2. I probably 
couldn't afford it.


-- 
Joe Fisher
Teacher, K-8
Marion, MT 

I think Element or Gimp would be good. Element has better features (IMO) but 
Gimp is Open Source (i.e. FREE) so choice is yours!


-- 
Don Haney
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Hi Joe. I have a Paint Program that was freeware when I got it a while back.
It is called Ultimate Paint. It is quite capable... You can download it here
under Paint Program.zip   http://www.thereflectionhouse.com/midis/ Hope it
helps.
Mark

"Joe Fisher" <stormy_1957@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:YAdP5mGAHHA.3892@GAMERA.annex.com...
> I'd like to buy a good graphics program for the kids. Either buy it, or
use
> Open source.
>
> I'm thinking of
> -Photoshop Elements
> -Paint Shop Pro
> -The Gimp
> But of course I'm open to other suggestions.:-)
>
> I didn't put full Photoshop down for a couple reasons. 1. I think it's too
> complicated for kids. I'm guessing they'd get too frustrated. 2. I
probably
> couldn't afford it.
>
>
> --
> Joe Fisher
> Teacher, K-8
> Marion, MT
>
>