Educational Software Kids
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Educational Software Kids, Homeschool Software, Kids Learning Software
Educational software for kids enhances a child's education above and beyond what they learn in school. Kids love to use the computer and often, they're much more comfortable using it as a learning environment than they would be reading a text book. When my kids clamor for more time on the computer we make sure at least part of that time is spent on educational topics, games, and software.
You can expand your child's learning experiences with software. If you're child is studying how to tell time in school, for example, School Zone's Time, Money, & Fractions Grades 1-2
My, how learning has changed.
Photo by RCSJ / CC BY-SA 2.0.Science Educational Software for Kids
Planets, Chemistry, and More
It can be difficult for parents to stay on top of what their kids are studying at school. Using educational software for kids at home will give you a new perspective on exactly how your child learns. Are they struggling to read the directions? Are they able to learn the material quickly? How engaged are they in the learning process? If you can catch any signs - either positives or opportunities - it's a great way for you to help by either providing additional coaching or by giving them positive feedback when you see excellent learning habits. These science based software programs are both fun and educational.
Ein-O's Practical Science - Optical Illusions
Ein-O's Practical Science - Weather
Ein-O's Practical Science - Electricity
Ein-O's Practical Science - Kitchen Chemistry
Mindz Frogs
Mindz Human Bio
Mindz Planets
Reading, Writing, and Math
Covering the basic school subjects
The core subjects like reading, writing, and math always deserve extra attention. These are the skills kids need to get through life whether they're going to become a doctor or run their own restaurant. There's no skimping on these topics. Many of these brand names have been making kids' software now since my teenager was an infant and I still have one of the earliest copies of Jump Start for pre--school aged kids. All three of my boys enjoyed these games and, although they didn't realize it, they were learning a great deal of new material.
Great Writing Software for Kids
For budding novelists
If you have any children who love to write, check out Story Wizard writing software for kids. This software program is used by schools in the UK to help children understand the writing process from start to finish including designing characters, coming up with a story outline, continuity of a storyline and will even help them design a book cover for their masterpiece. It's pretty darn cool!
Great Stuff on Amazon
These are a few of my favorites on Amazon but, like I said, there are more choices today for kids software than ever before. If you don't see something on this list that strikes you as being perfect for your own children, try a global search on Amazon.
More Educational Resources for Kids
Visitor Comments
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You can make a whole school out of educational software for kids and keep kids learning, even though they'll think they're just "playing on the computer". These educational programs are also great for extending learning over the summer when kids tend to lose a chunk of what they just spent nine months learning. (I know from experience - both as a kid and as a mother!)
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oneskms
Sep 20, 2009 @ 2:58 pm | delete
- Very worthwhile, kids love the pc so why not use to learn at the same time....
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rms Aug 10, 2009 @ 4:49 pm | delete
- Nice work.
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Educational Software Kids
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