Clifford the Big Red Dog Learning Activities

by Scholastic

Product Features

• 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

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00005NN16
• Item model number: 34397
• Date first available at Amazon.com: January 1, 2000
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #535 in Software (See Top 100 in Software)
  • #3 in Software > Children's Software > Interactive Books
  • #6 in Software > Children's Software > Activities
  • #19 in Software > Children's Software > Early Learning
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

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This third program in the Clifford series contains nine multilevel logic, math and reading puzzles. The activities, which vary in quality, are selected by clicking on a map of Birdwell Island. A magazine is looking for some dogs to feature in their next issue, and Clifford, T-Bone and Cleo want to make a big impression. So they go about Birdwell Island helping their neighbors, earning scrapbook pictures for each completed activity. In one, they classify and sort trash in the recycling center. In another, they fix a broken playground slide by putting a series of numbers in order. Most of the games have multiple levels and offer educational experiences that go beyond the standard colors, letters and shapes. There are a few weaknesses to note. The sorting game throws too many variables at children in the early levels, the poster maker won't let you reverse your selections. This is too bad, as this could be a much stronger language experience. Finally, our testers had trouble moving a little dog through a maze. On the upside, it is easy to change levels at any time, and a child's progress is kept with a special photo album. While it's not the most exciting Clifford title (we're partial to Clifford Reading), this is a very nice addition to any school or home software library. You'll want to be on hand to help, however.

Product Description

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

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good value, recommended for 4-5 year olds, August 1, 2002

By 

Tali Raanan (Israel) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Clifford the Big Red Dog Learning Activities (CD-ROM)

This was my sons first computer game. Its easy to use and understand also flexible work with the mouse. Very quickly he was able to play on his own. The game is on one hand challenging for my son yet he succeeds enough not to get frustrated. There's a wide variety of things to do and the different levels add new interest to any given game. I think you really get allot here for your investment. Educationally there's a little bit of everything. This CD isn't a "learn math" or "learn how to read" application but it reinforces basic skills of counting, adding, rhymes, shape recognition, planning and fun perfect for 4-5 year old.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is my 3 yr old daughter's favorite CD game, January 14, 2003

By 

Jeffrey W. Cooper "guy_from_california" (Temecula, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Clifford the Big Red Dog Learning Activities (CD-ROM)

This is a really neat CD for kids. It is challenging, yet the game is very easy to navigate for kids. I can sit my daughter down, let her play, and not have to worry about her getting stuck because she cannot navigate. This is not some cheap game that is similar to the freebies online either. There are plenty of activities that really challenge my daughter. Plus, the activities get progressively harder. I have Blue's Clues, Stanley, Pooh, Mickey Mouse, Dinosaurs, and a few other games for her, but she likes this one best - even after some of the "newness" has worn off.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My 3 1/2 Year Old LOVES this game!, November 8, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Clifford the Big Red Dog Learning Activities (CD-ROM)

My son (3 1/2 ) loves this game. He can easily switch the level of difficulty depending on the activity and loves the payoff in the end. He is now interested in doing mazes and patten sequencing as a result of this program. It is cute, fun and right on target for the age group. We are very happy with this purchase.