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A room of interactive toys come to life as you and your kids click and explore every nook and cranny. Although Broderbund’s The Playroom CD-ROM (Win/Mac) is aimed at kids ages 3 through 6, kids as young as 2 will enjoy this software and its multi-level games tremendously. Kids learn the basics of letters, numbers and time by playing 10 different activities in The Playroom.

Two patty cake playing cartoon mice named Pepper and Ginger invite kids to explore The Playroom. Kids can click on any of the objects in the room to find toys and surprises. Want some music? Click on the CD jukebox and select some fun, playful tunes(romper-room type music, not Garth Brooks, mind you). Choose the fishbowl and listen to a fish straining to sing opera! Some of the objects such as the clock, mouse hole, ABC book, spinner toy, computer and mixed-up toy lead to another activity and screen. When kids wish to return to the Playroom, they just click on the little door in the lower right corner. Navigation as easy as A-B-C!! (continue reading…)

Attitude! Let’s Talk About Me is a hip CD-ROM (Win/Mac) aimed exclusively at pre-teen and teen-age girls. Not quite as popular as a cellular phone (but lots cheaper), girls can get the scoop on relationships, self-image, coping, and more in this hot interactive software filled with quizzes and games.

Dubbed “The Girl’s Interactive Handbook for the 21st Century”, the main screen is made up of brilliant arrows which lead to four different sections: My Personality, My Body, My Future and My Life. There are tons of fun-filled quizzes, games, horoscopes, and common-sense answers to the “whys and hows” of a girl’s developing body. Girls also can rub elbows with over 20 women mentors who are ready to share their personal experiences. (continue reading…)

The Internet has Arrived, according to author David H. Rothman. Indeed! Rothman’s latest book, “NETWORLD! - what people are really doing on the INTERNET and what it means to you”, is a detailed examination of this electronic gathering place where real people (not just geeks) gather together for “religion, education, business, love and suicide prevention”. (continue reading…)

Although Mr. Potato Head Activity Pack is no substitute for playing with the real toy spud, it does provide preschoolers (ages 3 and up) with plenty of creative fun! For less than $20, it’s not a bad deal.

Paint a picture. Dress up Mr. Potato Head. Make greeting cards. Do a jigsaw–it’s these are just some of the exciting possibilities this imaginative software offers Besides, this CD-ROM way cool looking–if your kids get tired of it, just hang it on their bedroom wall! (continue reading…)

Blending the rich world-renowned music, dance and drama traditions of The Juilliard School with multimedia technology produces a musical software classic for kids 9 and up, Juilliard Music Adventure.

Kids with an ear for music (including classical, jazz, latin, pop or rock) can master rhythm and melody as they play a medieval game full of mystery and intrigue and musical puzzles. (continue reading…)

Clifford Stoll likes to speak out. Huff and puff, if you will! This time, the controversial MSNBC commentator, lecturer and Berkeley astronomer (who authored a couple of bestsellers, The Cuckoo’s Egg and Silicon Snake Oil: Second Thoughts on the Information Highway) is on the rampage about computers in the the classroom. Ouch! (continue reading…)

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