Tag: patterns
Math For the Real World
by admin on Apr.03, 2010, under Articles, News & reviews
It rocks. It rolls. And, best of all, it teaches kids practical math and reinforces critical thinking skills and common sense. Davidson’s Math for the Real World is all that. Kids (ages 10-14 years) hit the road with a rock band on two 10-city tours. Along the way, they’ll play with some groovy musicians and encounter real-life problems. There are over 4,000 math problems in nine different subject areas which are scattered along the two tours . Kids learn and apply math skills to solve word problems and earn money to create their own music video. (continue reading…)
Millie’s Math House
by admin on Apr.02, 2010, under News & reviews
Millie the cow is the perfect hostess. Millie encourages kids to play in all seven fun-filled rooms of her house, none other than Millie’s Math House! Each room has a special activity for kids to explore while they learn about counting, numbers, shapes, addition, subtraction,patterns,problem-solving, and sizes. (continue reading…)
Strategy Heads
by admin on Apr.02, 2010, under Articles
Eye-catching animation and creativity goes a long way in Strategy Heads! Kids ages 9 and up can learn about general logic processes, problem solving and geometric models by playing this software, which takes on an MTV style of its own. (continue reading…)
Reader Rabbit’s Preschool
by admin on Mar.28, 2010, under Contact, News & reviews
Reader Rabbit’s Preschool is an enhanced version of The Learning Company’s Let’s Start Learning. Kids collect the keys to learning by playing eight multi-level preschool-style activities which emphasize letter names and sounds, numbers and counting, matching, basic arithmetic, shapes and colors, memory and listening skills, patterns, vocabulary building and creativity. Four of the games are structured, while the other four promote open-ended playing and learning. (continue reading…)
Math Software to the Rescue
by admin on Mar.24, 2010, under Contact, News & reviews
What do you remember most about studying math when you went to school? Whether you consider yourself a math whiz or math failure, chances are your kids will ask you to help them with their math homework. Check out these top-rated math software programs which help kids build confidence in math while having fun!
Millie’s Math House (Edmark), Win/Mac CD-ROM, ages 2 - 5 years, $40, (800) 691-2985 (continue reading…)
Reader Rabbit’s Preschool
by admin on Mar.14, 2010, under Articles, News & reviews
Reader Rabbit’s Preschool is an enhanced version of The Learning Company’s Let’s Start Learning. Kids collect the keys to learning by playing eight multi-level preschool-style activities which emphasize letter names and sounds, numbers and counting, matching, basic arithmetic, shapes and colors, memory and listening skills, patterns, vocabulary building and creativity. Four of the games are structured, while the other four promote open-ended playing and learning. (continue reading…)
Paint, Write & Play!
by admin on Mar.07, 2010, under Articles, News & reviews
The Learning Company’s Paint, Write & Play! is a triple treat for kids ages 4 through 7 years old. There are three separate components to this CD-ROM: the Art Studio (for creating illustrations), the Writing House (to express ideas through words) and the Travel Center (to help kids brainstorm and spark their imagination). (continue reading…)
LEGO My Style Kindergarten
by admin on Feb.22, 2010, under Contact, News & reviews
This is not your typical grade-based software title. You won’t find a little red schoolhouse or a teacher where children are asked to learn by repetitive drills. LEGO My Style Kindergarten has got real style!
Flawless 3D movie-quality animation combine with a wonderfully rendered LEGO DUPLO world which encourages children to explore and learn at their own rate. (continue reading…)