[mikehuffman]

Arduino's own "getting started" page is probably a good start[1] Lady Ada has a starter kit[2] and beginner tutorials[3] Sparkfun has an "inventor's kit" with teacher/student resources[4] [1]http://arduino.cc/en/Guide/HomePage [2]http://www.adafruit.com/products/68 [3]http://www.ladyada.net/learn/arduino/ [4]http://www.sparkfun.com/products/10173