Leave it to our friends from Down Under to come up with a novel and wholly engaging approach to getting kids excited about math. Numbers Up turns math into a game, and there is a prize at the end. That’s all our testers needed! Of course, the cutting edge use of great graphics and easy-to-understand […]
Did you know that in Australia, mathematics is referred to as “maths?” We didn’t but then we didn’t know how much fun playing with an educational software title could be. This exceptionally kid-friendly title is designed for use either in your home or in the classroom. The vivid graphics and sounds help lure children into
Following in the footsteps of their award winning first version of Fritz & Chester, along comes this very well-made sequel that teaches children slightly more advanced levels of chess. Always with a lighthearted approach that mixes in humor and very nice graphics, there is just the right amount of coaching and theory to allow your
Talking about safe sex to teens might be one of the hardest things a parent or guardian has to do. The fear of fumbling for the right words, discomfort with the subject matter etc. But the fact is that this is a discussion that is too critical to ignore and hope that it goes away.
If there is a hot button issue between parents and teenagers, one that never existed for previous generations, it’s the prevalence of Instant Messaging. While teens think its the coolest thing on the planet (after the iPod of course), parents, more often than not, find it to be the root of problems like lower grades,
If you know a child who has dreams of being a veterinarian or who just loves animals, you will be very glad you found this review. Children were drawn to this CD-ROM like moths to a flame, eager to help the animals identified by the zoo staff as needing a doctor’s attention. Children loved the
The genius of simulation games have often left our testers in awe with comments like “How do they do that?”. The level of AI sophistication, or artificial intelligence, is so advanced in this latest incarnation of Zoo Tycoon that you will believe that the successes, failures and catastophes that befall your simulated domain are really
Over the years we have evaluated numerous software titles designed to engage, entertain and educate young children. Needless to say, some hit their mark, others are less successful. Shelly hits the ball out of the park in its first at bat. The key to titles for this age often begins and ends with the instructions,
Kutoka has successfully carved out a niche for itself and with its newest characters, designed to entice a slightly younger age group, they are proving that success runs in the family. Vibrant settings and a lighthearted fresh style gives Didi & Ditto: Kindergarten a perfectly appealing feel. First and foremost this is an adventure game,
Creating, understanding and teaching music with a computer might still seem odd to some, but for those who have begun to explore its abilities to not only educate, but compose melodies on a PC or Mac, understand that it is a marvel. Music Toolkit is a superb tool for teachers and homeschoolers who want to
