user20006: I just want to learn Arduino and make some  small projects. But in  the beginner starter kit there's  a part named Prototyping Shield. Is it necessary or will it help me?

user10394: A prototyping shield allows you to create your own circuit that can sit neatly on top of an Arduino.  Its main advantage is the pins/holes to connect to the Arduino, as these aren't evenly spaced so they are difficult to replicate with strip-board.
Do you need one? I doubt it very much, stick to the bread board and leave the soldering iron alone until you know what you are doing. 

20006: <p>I just want to learn Arduino and make some  small projects. But in  the beginner starter kit there's  a part named Prototyping Shield. Is it necessary or will it help me?</p>
 10394: <p>A prototyping shield allows you to create your own circuit that can sit neatly on top of an Arduino.  Its main advantage is the pins/holes to connect to the Arduino, as these aren't evenly spaced so they are difficult to replicate with strip-board.
Do you need one? I doubt it very much, stick to the bread board and leave the soldering iron alone until you know what you are doing. </p>
