Here is an interesting take on the "Arduino on a Breadboard", via Adafruit:
http://oomlout.com/blog/2009/04/breadboard_based_arduino_compa_1.html
They use a printed form to overlay the actual breadboard, with the wires and components you're supposed to plug in sorta printed where they go (like a PCB silkscreen.)
I really like that, what a simple idea.
Gordon
looks like a great learning tool.
That's pretty cool. They even let your print off the PDF of the layout yourself if you already have parts. Will have to try the layout tonight.
An Arduino on a breadboard is dead easy and good fun - About Reclaimed Jewellery