Logo wasn't the first language I started with (that would be BASIC), but it is one I have many fond memories of from childhood. I used Logo later on to program

Logo wasn't the first language I started with (that would be BASIC), but it is one I have many fond memories of from childhood. I used Logo later on to program microcontrollers used with Lego to build simple robots and machines. One of my proudest moments was building a functional prototype of a washing machine with selectable wash cycles. It allowed me to begin understanding many of the things which we find in the world that rely on small embedded electronics to function. I wish there were programs like this for children these days in school. I know Scratch derived from Lego Logo and there's still things like Lego Mindstorm, but I don't think there are many common programs at least in the US to teach children programming and prototyping using these simple mechanisms.