The perfect blend of learning and fun, this delightful CD-ROM leads 5-7 year olds through a selection of entertaining and easy-to-play games and activities that teach the... more
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Kindersley. It is aimed at children aged 5-7 years old and helps to develop a wide range of literacy skills through four fun games.There are very clear instructions and each game is initially demonstrated, so children will quickly be able to develop confidence and independence. The games, which can be played at three different levels, have been carefully developed to practice the skills that children are learning as part of the literacy hour in school; for example, spelling words by choosing the missing sounds and putting words in the correct order to create a sentence. There are also two storybooks that children can choose to read together or alone. If children want a break from the games there is also an excellent printing section where children can make their own stationary and create lists, cards, writing paper and signs. This is a brilliant way to encourage children to write for a range of different purposes.As children play the games they collect snowflakes and they are then rewarded with a sticker for their sticker album. When all the stickers have been collected they can print out a certificate and listen to the reward song.There is an excellent guide for parents that discusses the skills the games are developing. The child profile shows parents how many times children have played each game and at what level and also suggests follow-on worksheets that can be printed out and used with children.Bear and Penguin's Big Reading Adventurewould be an excellent buy for parents or teachers to use with children aged 5-7 years. --Amanda York
Kindersley. It is aimed at children aged 5-7 years old and helps to develop a wide range of literacy skills through four fun games. There are very clear instructions and each game is initially demonstrated, so children will quickly be able to develop confidence and independence. The games, which can be played at three different levels, have been carefully developed to practice the skills that children are learning as part of the literacy hour in school; for example, spelling words by choosing the missing sounds and putting words in the correct order to create a sentence. There are also two storybooks that children can choose to read together or alone. If children want a break from the games there is also an excellent printing section where children can make their own stationary and create lists, cards, writing paper and signs. This is a brilliant way to encourage children to write for a range of different purposes. As children play the games they collect snowflakes and they are then rewarded with a sticker for their sticker album. When all the stickers have been collected they can print out a certificate and listen to the reward song. There is an excellent guide for parents that discusses the skills the games are developing. The child profile shows parents how many times children have played each game and at what level and also suggests follow-on worksheets that can be printed out and used with children. Bear and Penguin's Big Reading Adventure would be an excellent buy for parents or teachers to use with children aged 5-7 years. --Amanda York
Bear and Penguin's Big Reading Adventure Complete package
General
Category: Games
Subcategory: Games - miscellaneous / entertainment / educational
Language(s): English
Software
License Type: Complete package
License Qty: 1 user
License Pricing: Standard
Platform: Windows, MacOS
Distribution Media: CD-ROM
Package Type: Retail
System requirements
OS Required: Microsoft Windows 95, Microsoft Windows 98, Apple MacOS
Manufacturer's product description
The perfect blend of learning and fun, this delightful CD-ROM leads 5-7 year olds through a selection of entertaining and easy-to-play games and activities that teach the fundamental concepts of reading and writing. Lovable hosts White Bear and Little Penguin accompany the child throughout the disc, turning English into an exciting adventure! The program develops skills and builds confidence, contains a Reward System - incentives and positive reinforcement, It is developed with Educational Consultants for use in school or at home and features Printable Progress Chart.
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