Wednesday, November 30, 2011

SpongeBob Squarepants Typing

SpongeBob Squarepants Typing Review



SpongeBob Squarepants Typing Feature

  • Oceans of activities and nautical nonsense keep kids playing!
  • Two super-absorbent ways to learn: Play Game mode or Freestyle mode
  • Includes a combination of tutorials, drills, activities, and quizzes
  • Three challenge levels, plus help and encouragement
  • Progress tracking for speed and accuracy. Posture, hand, and finger placement demos
SpongeBob may be squishy, but his typing skills are on the way to becoming rock solid! Brought to you by the typing experts at Mavis Beacon, now young typists can dive right into the only step-by-step keyboarding program that’s awash with waterlogged hilarity and all their favorite SpongeBob friends! SpongeBob is ready to take on the citizens of Bikini Bottom in the first ever undersea typing tournament. But there’s one problem: our fearless hero can’t type! Learn to type as you help SpongeBob race to the finish – the better you get, the faster he’ll go! Will he be permanently crowned SpongeBob Loserpants or will he win the Grand Prize - A Seanut Butter and Jellyfish sandwich? Can you help SpongeBob become top typist of the sea?


Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Clifford the Big Red Dog Learning Activities

Clifford the Big Red Dog Learning Activities Review



Clifford the Big Red Dog Learning Activities Feature

  • Three adjustable levels
  • Activities adapt according to your child's progress
  • Features popular characters and voices from the hit TV show
  • Comprehensive Parent's Guide
A popular magazine is looking for a special community of dogs to feature in their next issue, and Clifford, T-Bone, and Cleo want to make a big impression. Children develop important skills with Clifford and friends as they travel around Birdwell Island helping their neighbors and playing fun learning activities. Kids complete a scrapbook containing snapshots of their skill-building adventures--making posters, building a playground, completing a rhyming poem, and more. The software teaches important skills like pattern recognition, classifying and sorting, and addition and subtraction. There are 10 entertaining activities in all, providing hours of fun. Three adjustable levels and an automatic help feature allow for independent play. A comprehensive parent's guide is also included. Clifford and Pals Make Learning Big Fun!Product InformationA popular magazine is looking for a special community of dogs to feature intheir next issue and Clifford T-Bone and Cleo want to make a big impression!Children develop important skills with Clifford and friends as they travelaround Birdwell Island helping their neighbors and playing fun learningactivities.Once kids complete a scrapbook for the magazine containing snapshots of theirskill-building adventures they enjoy musical celebration at the pier!Skills Learned Word Recognition Sentence Structure Rhyming Counting Addition & Subtraction Critical Thinking Pattern Recognition Logic & Reasoning Classifying & Sorting Cause & Effect Memory & Matching Sound Patterns & Rhythm Creativity Fine Motor SkillsProduct HighlightsClassifying & SortingClifford made a big mess when he accidentally knocked over piles of junk! Helpfix up the alley by sorting the items into the correct bins.Matching & Spatial ReasoningCleo's playground is not complete without a jungle gym. Test your matchingskills as you build fun shapes like a doghouse rocket ship pyramid and more!Word Recognition Sentence Structure & CreativityEmily Elizabeth needs your help making posters. After creating sentence andpicture - make your poster come to life by coloring it adding fun objects andprinting it!Addition & SubtractionBouncing on a trampoline is a fun way to pick fruit! Use your math skills tocollect the correct ingredients for Ms. Carrington's pies.Sound Patterns & RhythmMake your own music with objects you find at the pier. After you complete asong hold tight while Clifford dances to the beat!Counting & Critical ThinkingBuild math skills while you complete the sail on Cleo's new toy boat. Fill ineach column with the correct squares and your favorite dogs will climb on board!Pattern RecognitionClifford Cleo and T-Bone can't wait to try out


Monday, November 28, 2011

High School Advantage 2010

High School Advantage 2010 Review



High School Advantage 2010 Feature

  • High School Advantage 2010 is a complete student resource center that combines lessons, exercises and quizzes with additional learning resources
  • Interactive lessons and exercises that reinforce classroom learning; brain-building games add fun to studying
  • Core curriculum of Math, Science, Social Studies, English, Foreign Language
  • Allows your child to learn at his/her own pace, overcome challenging topics, identify problem areas and review lessons as needed
  • Includes helpful reference tools plus iPod study materials
Advantage provides an interactive learning experience and the tools students need to gain learning confidence and improve their grades. Help your child build a solid academic foundation with High School Advantage, a complete student resource center that combines lessons, exercises and quizzes with additional learning resources to support and motivate your child in reaching his or her full academic potential.

Solidify critical math skills and prepare for college with detailed lessons that simplify complex concepts, theories and equations. Click to enlarge.

Establish a thorough understanding of all areas in Science with the help of multimedia presentations, interactive lessons and practice exercises. Click to enlarge.

Study landmark historical events to understand their impact on the development of the contemporary United States. Click to enlarge.

Develop an aptitude for organizing and presenting information in a clear and concise manner, whether on a research paper, college essay or cover letter. Click to enlarge.

Build and perfect basic conversational skills in Spanish, French, German and Italian using an audio & flash card-based system. Click to enlarge.

The ADVANTAGE Approach to Effective Learning:

  • Engage
    Interactive learning experience engages the student

  • Reinforce
    Standards-driven lesson plan reinforces classroom learning

  • Support
    Study aids & reference tools support the learning experience

  • Motivate
    Brain-building games add fun to studying

Student Benefits

  • Learn At Your Own Pace
  • Overcome Challenging Topics
  • Review Lessons As Needed
  • Prepare For College

Student Resources

  • SAT/ACT test prep
  • iPod study materials

Study Break Extras

  • Brain-building games

Core Curriculum

Math
Solidify critical math skills and prepare for college with detailed lessons that simplify complex concepts, theories and equations.

  • Algebra II
  • Geometry & Trigonometry
  • Pre-Calculus & Calculus

Science
Establish a thorough understanding of all areas in Science with the help of multimedia presentations, interactive lessons and practice exercises.

  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Physics

Social Studies
Study landmark historical events to understand their impact on the development of the contemporary United States. Learn basic supply and demand principles and how they affect the marketplace.

  • US History
  • US Government
  • Economics

English
Develop an aptitude for organizing and presenting information in a clear and concise manner, whether on a research paper, college essay or cover letter.

  • Research
  • Writing
  • Presenting

Foreign Language
Build and perfect basic conversational skills in Spanish, French, German and Italian using an audio & flash card-based system.

  • Common Words
  • Meeting & Greeting
  • Dining Out
  • Traveling

PLUS: Brain-Building Games and iPod Study Materials!

Advantage provides an interactive learning experience and the tools students need to gain learning confidence and improve their grades. Help your child build a solid academic foundation with High School Advantage, a complete student resource center that combines lessons, exercises and quizzes with additional learning resources to support and motivate your child in reaching his full academic potential.With High School Advantage, your child will develop and test his knowledge in Math, English, Social Studies, Science and Foreign Language. Additional study aids such as iPod study materials and ACT/SAT Test Prep will help support the learning process while brain-building games make studying fun!


Saturday, November 26, 2011

JumpStart Toddler

JumpStart Toddler Review



JumpStart Toddler Feature

  • An exciting computer discover program designed especially for the curious young mind, JumpStart Toddlers;
An exciting computer discover program designed especially for the curious young mind JumpStart Toddlers® Classic features enchanting music and engaging activities that your toddler will want to play again and again!System Requirements:Windows 98/ME/2000/XP - Pentium II Series 233 MHz or faster 32 MB RAM (64 MB RAM for XP) 100 MB HD 12x CD-ROM Drive 16-bit color with 256 Color capability Windows Compatible Sound Card Macintosh Power Mac G3 - 233 MHz or faster OS 8.6 9.2 32 MB RAM 100 MB HD 16x CD-ROM drive 16-Bit Color with 256 Color Capability Format: WIN 98ME2000XP Genre: EDUCATION UPC: 876930001925 Manufacturer No: 20259


Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Reader Rabbit Math Adventure Ages 6-9 (Jewel Case) [OLD VERSION]

Reader Rabbit Math Adventure Ages 6-9 (Jewel Case) [OLD VERSION] Review



Reader Rabbit Math Adventure Ages 6-9 (Jewel Case) [OLD VERSION] Feature

  • Kids will explore Pirate Island with Sam the Lion, Penelope the Parrot, and Reader Rabbit.
  • Each fun activity has many play levels, progressing from the easiest to most difficult.
Now with A.D.A.P.T. Learning Technology that helps children build critical elementary math skills. Kids will explore Pirate Island with Sam the Lion, Penelope the Parrot, and Reader Rabbit. Each fun activity has many play levels, progressing from the easiest to most difficult.


Sunday, November 20, 2011

JUMP START 3RD GRADE

JUMP START 3RD GRADE Review



JUMP START 3RD GRADE Feature

  • For Ages 7 - 9.
  • Kids Learn:Visual Arts; History; Logic; Critical Thinking.
  • Numbers & Values; Measurement; Earth Science; Life Science; Music
  • Grammar; Spelling & Vocabulary; Addition & Subtraction; Multiplication & Division
  • Windows 2000/XP/Vista
Platform:  WINDOWS 2000/XP/VISTA Publisher:  KNOWLEDGE ADVENTURE Packaging:  JEWEL CASE Rating:  AGES: 7-9 Use your 3rd Grade problem-solving skills to outsmart the mischievous Polly! Pack extreme fun and exciting adventure into learning as you solve puzzles unlock secret codes and thwart Polly's time-meddling plan. Master skills in Math Science Reading History and more!Kids Learn: GrammarSpelling & VocabularyAddition & SubtractionMultiplication & DivisionNumbers & ValuesMeasurementEarth ScienceLife ScienceMusicVisual ArtsHistoryLogicCritical Thinking Continuous Challenge:Auto-leveling helps children learn at the pace that suits them.Endless Fun:Creative games challenging activities and exciting adventures keep children involved for hours of learning fun.Varied Learning Styles:Seven different learning styles help kids achieve better understanding.System Requirements for Windows Windows Vista XP 2000Pentium II 266 MHz or faster processor (300 MHz for XP Vista)64 MB RAM (128 MB for XP Vista)10 MB free hard disk space640x480 resolution 16-bit colorWindows-compatible sound card & speakers12X CD-ROM drive


Saturday, November 19, 2011

Crazy Machines: The Wacky Contraptions Game

Crazy Machines: The Wacky Contraptions Game Review



Crazy Machines: The Wacky Contraptions Game Feature

  • Build imaginative machines in this creative and addictively fun brainteaser
  • Turn cranks, rotate gears, pull levers, and more to build unique contraptions
  • Solve more than 200 challenging puzzles; put your machines to work
  • Physics engine with air-pressure, electricity, gravity, and particle effects
  • Experiment with gears, robots, explosives, and more in your own virtual lab
Turn the crank, rotate the gears, push the levers, use the catapult, explode it, or fly it... From grilling sausages with a pulley, gears, rubberbands and a candle to firing a cannon with a basketball, these wacky brainteasers will light up your imagination with creative and addictive fun!!


Saturday, November 12, 2011

JumpStart 5th Grade

JumpStart 5th Grade Review



JumpStart 5th Grade Feature

  • For Ages 9 - 12
  • Kids Learn: Reading Comprehension, Addition, Subtraction
  • Multiplication, & Division, Geometry, Fractions, Decimals
  • Art, History, Geography, Critical Thinking, Reference Skills
  • Windows 2000/XP/Vista
Platform:  WINDOWS 2000/XP/VISTA Publisher:  KNOWLEDGE ADVENTURE Packaging:  JEWEL CASE Rating:  AGES: 9-12 Use your 5th Grade problem-solving skills to stop the villainous Dr. X from destroying the city! Pack extreme fun and exciting adventure into learning while you search out the clues unlock secret codes and expose the villain's menacing plan. Master over 25 skills in Math Reading History Science and more!Kids Learn: Reading ComprehensionAddition Subtraction Multiplication & DivisionGeometry Fractions & DecimalsEnvironmental ScienceArt History & AppreciationU.S. History & GeographyCritical Thinking & Reference SkillsContinuous Challenge:Auto-leveling helps children learn at the pace that suits them.Endless Fun:Creative games challenging activities and exciting adventures keep children involved for hours of learning fun.System Requirements for Windows Windows Vista XP 2000Pentium II 266 MHz or faster processor (300 MHz for XP Vista)64 MB RAM (128 MB for XP Vista)10 MB free hard disk space640x480 resolution 16-bit colorWindows-compatible sound card & speakers12X CD-ROM drive


Sunday, November 6, 2011

2010 SOS AOP (Alpha Omega HomeSchooling Curriculum), Switched on Schoolhouse (For Grades 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12) IOWA IA HISTORY

2010 SOS AOP (Alpha Omega HomeSchooling Curriculum), Switched on Schoolhouse (For Grades 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12) IOWA IA HISTORY Review



"Is state history a course requirement mandated by your state's homeschooling laws? Are you looking for an enriching history course to add to your child's studies? We have the answer-Switched-On Schoolhouse State History for grades 7-12. Available from Alpha Omega Publications, these fun, five-unit supplemental courses will both fulfill law requirements and give your student a solid understanding of their state's history-a perfect combination! Offered as fifty individual courses, SOS State History focuses on each state's unique history, birth, culture, and development within the United States. These colorful, computer-based courses will also enhance writing skills, apply math skills, study economics and business, and look at natural resources!"