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- Media: CD-ROM
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Part of the School Zone On-Track software series, these outstanding programs let children practice their first phonics and reading skills in a structured yet entertaining setting. Features include bold graphics, a straightforward sequential presentation of skills and activities, emphasis on mastery and fun study breaks with arcade games. Beginning Sounds effectively introduces children to the alphabet, beginning letter sounds, following directions and eye-hand coordination. In Same or Different, children are provided with 30 simple exercises that help them zero-in on visual differences and similarities. For instance, they are asked to click on the object in a group that is different from the others in the group. Very straightforward stuff, but effective. The exercises become more difficult as the program progresses, and mastery is stressed- kids can't print out their certificate until all exercises are completed correctly. Lest all this sounds dry and regimented, it's not. The graphics are engaging, and entertaining animations and arcade games are interspersed throughout the program. We'd recommend these CDs for preschool classroom or home use. Note that they come with accompanying workbooks.
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It's an electronic workbook and more!Get on track with the newest concept in education - electronic workbooks! Based on the famous School Zone workbook series this program challenges children to identify differences among objects in a set. Proven curriculum audio guidance and clear examples help your child master essential preschool content. Skills include problem solving following directions and eye-hand coordination. The program randomizes problems with each use providing endless activities. Plus the engaging games are an inportant break. Together the CD-ROM and workbook provide two great ways to learn!System Requirements:MAC REQUIREMENTS Mac Classic OS System 7.5.5 or higher OR Mac OS X 10.0 thru 10.3.9 24 MB RAM 640x480 16-bit Color Video 16-Bit Sound Card 40 MB free disk space 2x CD-ROM drive. PC REQUIREMENTS Microsoft® Windows 95/98 or higher 24 MB RAM 640x480 16-bit Color Video 16-Bit Sound Card 486 DX-66 MHz or faster processor 40 MB free disk space 4x CD-ROM drive.Format: WIN 9598ME2000XP/MAC 8.5-9.X (CLASSIC)X Genre: CHILDREN Age: 3 - 5 UPC: 076645088024 Manufacturer No: 08802
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
nice starter game,
By Methusala "Methusala Czar" (NY United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Same or Different (CD-ROM)
We've enjoyed this CD very much, along with the does it belong CD. You could sit with a very young child at your computer and play these games. My son played them over, and over, and over! he didn't get bored with it until just recently, now that's he's 4.5 and has the game down.
He just had a friend over who is 4 and has very little computer experience. Once she got the hang of the mouse, (she's a lefty).. she couldn't be moved from this game! Happys stars and sad checkmarks are so darn cute. You're young one will not get suicidal over the sad checkmark.. trust me on this.. It's brightly colored, but simple. Does not overwhelm a child with too much going on, like some of the JumpStart games. That makes it great for sensory issue children who just can't take all the hoopla. This game is keyed down, but in a good way, not a 'cheap-save money' way. Also, I think the repetive concepts might work very well with special needs children. Well worth $10.
2 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
Same or Different,
By "School Psychologist" turned "Stay at Home Mom" (Sunny Florida) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Same or Different (CD-ROM)
I have yet to find a "School Zone" software program for preschoolers that I like.
Most of the games on this CD involve tasks where the child chooses two or more answers and then clicks the "OK" button to find out how he/she performed. If he/she answered all items correctly then a "smiing star" appears, if he/she is wrong a "sad checkmark" appears. (When an aswer is incorrect a simple "try again" is sufficient). My 3 year old actually gets upset when the "sad checkmark" shows up. As much as we try to teach our children that mistakes can be a learning experience, they never seem to like making them. At this age it is very important to make learning fun, and this proram leaves a lot to be desired in that area. Also, this program does nothing to use the mistakes a child makes and assist them to learn from it. The feedback offers no corrective information and is too delayed to actually allow for any "learning" to occur. After several items have been performed it just says "try again later" or "you'll get it next time". Sometimes each item has a star or check next to it, but it never tells the child why the answer was incorrect, or how to correct it. How are you supposed to "get it next time" if there isn't any input as to how to do the task correctly? Good software should give a child immediate assistance whenever needed. Learning at this age occurs best when a child is given information, i.e. "that tem is different because we are looking at things we wear and an apple is something we eat." Not worth much as far as learning goes.
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