Bailey and Millie

Trusted by educators and a favorite of children and parents alike, is software that features the loveable characters Bailey and his friend Millie.   This software developed by Edmark has become a favorite way to introduce children to the wonderful world of knowledge that opens up when you learn reading, writing and arithmetic.  At Learning Is Fun Store, we are pleased to be able to offer you several wonderful software programs featuring these charming characters.

Designed for youngsters ages 3-5, Millie and Bailey Preschool will help develop a variety of necessary skills that children need to know before entering school.  This program not only teaches them about letters, early phonics, numbers and shapes, but, helps develop necessary thinking skills.  Children learn about listening, problem solving, following directions, and spatial awareness.  It will also help them to become courteous, confident and have a sense of self-esteem.

Every parent knows the importance of reading and how important it is to future scholastic success.  A great way to start your child off on the right path is Bailey's Book House.  This software has developed a great reputation, and, with good reason.  There are seven fun activities to hone literacy and inspire kids to learn letters, words and word families, rhyming, prepositions, adjectives, and storytelling. Children can even make their own greeting cards and storybooks.

Make math easier and learning the basics a whole lot of fun with Millie's Math House.  Children explore early math concepts by counting critters, building mouse houses, creating crazy-looking bugs, making jellybean cookies for Harley the horse, and finding just the right shoes for Little, Middle, and Big.  Children play while structured learning balanced with gentle, positive feedback enhances their experience.

Fun Rewards

They say that all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy (whoever "they" are!).  As old a saying as this is, it is probably true.  Children spend a lot of time learning everything that they need to know for a bright future, but, it's important for them to be just kids, too.  At Learning Is Fun Store, we have more than just educational software, after all, fun is part of our name.  You will find a nice selection of software games that children can enjoy as a rewarding break from schoolwork, and, some software games the whole family can enjoy.

A goofy racing game that kids can really enjoy is Crazy Frog Racer 2.  This is a crazy chase through the Frog Universe with kooky The Annoying Thing as he tries to defeat his opponents and win the race.  Kids get to help him and there are a variety of fun power-ups that they can use including toxic clouds and oil puddles.  Also included are two fun mini-games, Crazy Pinball and Crazy Dance, for even more entertainment.

The younger set will enjoy enchanting Disney's Winnie the Pooh Activity Center.  Children can read "Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day" along with Pooh and catch mischevious bees along the way.  Kids also get to build Hefalumps and Woozles, help Eeyore find Owl a new home, help Piglet through an obstacle course, or, play the Hillside Party Hop board game.

A game that's easy enough for kids to play, but, challenging enough for adults is Deep Sea Marble Pop.  Journey to the bottom of the sea in your mini-sub for bubble popping fun.  Easy to play, just load your cannon, aim, launch and create matches of three or more marbles. Vivid graphics, lightning strikes, color morphs and spectacular bonuses make this game fun for all.

Early Math - Pathway to Success

Many children go through school with the notion that math is an intimidating subject.  The level of difficulty increases as higher mathematics approaches.  It is important to instill in young learners the idea that math can be an entertaining puzzle that is fun to solve.  A firm grasp of early concepts and a healthy dose of confidence will serve them well as they travel the road to geometry, algebra, calculus and trigonometry.  At Learning Is Fun Store, you will find a selection of early math software to help your child get started the right way.

Most parents are familiar with Weekly Reader, they have developed a math program for early learning that any child will respond to.  Getting Started in Math - Learning System starts children off the way that is most familiar to them, counting on fingers.  As their understanding grows, they begin to learn larger numbers, measurement, addition, subtraction and multiplication problems.  A unique combination of video, audio and images provides a pathway to knowledge no matter their learning style.

Who doesn't love the humor of Bill Cosby and Nick Jr.?  Based on his series, Little Bill Thinks Big Early Math & Logic encourages self confidence, the value of friendship and how to solve problems creatively.  There are four learning adventures, one for every season, with engaging activities and three difficulty levels.  Children learn numbers, counting, reasoning, logic, sorting, classifying, shapes, spatial reasoning, following directions and so much more.

The Mighty Math series from Edmark is always as entertaining as it is educational.  Young children will love learning with Mighty Math Zoo Zillions.  Colorful zoo characters will enchant your child as they teach them a wide variety of early skills with fun activities that will keep them playing.  Learning number line concepts, addition and subtraction, counting money and making change, problem-solving skills, and early three-dimensional geometry was never so much fun! 

Ready to Learn

Youngsters are like little sponges soaking up as much information as they can get.  Teaching them everything that they need to know for success in school can be a very rewarding experience for parents.  To aid and assist you, Learning Is Fun Store has compiled a selection of some of the best and most entertaining software available.  You can enjoy bonding with your child through a shared experience, and, as they become adept, children enjoy playing and exploring these programs on their own.  The longer they play, the more they learn.

Teaching little ones becomes a whole lot easier when you have an assistant like Disney's Fun & Skills Pack Toddler.  Youngsters will love playing with Mickey Mouse, Winnie the Pooh and Tigger and this four disc set will keep them learning contentedly for hours.  These programs teach all the basic skills such as colors, shapes, numbers, letters, etc., but, also teach a wealth of other skills.  Children also learn about following directions, important social and problem solving skills, and creative thinking.

Trusted by parents and educators alike, JumpStart programs are always creative and packed with content.  JumpStart 3D Preschool & Kindergarten is no exception.  Based on National Education Standards, children practice over fifty math, reading and critical thinking skills in a unique adventure based learning system.  The program also includes friendly JumpStart characters that will help guide them along and children also get to use their knowledge playing fun puzzles and challenges.

In today's economy, who isn't looking for a bargain.  One of the best we've found is Teacher's Pet Pre-K 2010.  Designed to work with almost any operating system, including Windows 7, this software will keep children ages 3-6 learning and playing for hours.  It includes five of the most beloved and popular software programs; Bailey's Book House, Trudy's Time & Place House, Sammy's Science House, Thinkin' Things Toony the Loon's Lagoon, and Millie's Math House.  Children learn about a variety of subjects and get to practice a wealth of skills.

Animal Adventures for Kids

Children love animals and fun adventure games can help them learn some of the responsibilities involved in having a pet of their own.  At Learning Is Fun Store, we have fun animal adventure games that are entertaining as well as a little bit educational at the same time.  So, whether your child longs for a pet but isn't ready yet, or, they just love anything that has four paws, we have software just for them.

If your child has a sense of adventure, they will love playing Animal Agents.  This detective game centers around a girl named Sarah who's pet rabbit has gone missing.  She enlists the help of her brother and best friend to track him down.  Sarah discovers that pets all over the neighborhood have gone missing and she must follow the clues to solve the mystery.  Children get to follow the path of the main character of their choice while exploring multiple locations and more than 1,000 clues that keep the game fresh.

True animal fanciers will love playing the Animania 6 Pack.  This is a huge selection of software games involving all sorts of animals.  Kids can train dogs at their own academy, primp and pamper pets entering a pet show, play a variety of games that revolve around horses, match homeless pets with people who will love and care for them, run a fish store, or have tons of virtual pets and learn how to care for them.  Hours of adorable fun await them.

Children who love Arthur will have a blast helping him in Arthur's Pet Chase.  Poor Arthur has started a pet-sitting service and they've all escaped.  In this arcade style game, children help Arthur round them up throughout five Elwood City locations.  There are power-ups that help give Arthur special powers such as x-ray vision and Bionic Bunny strength.  Exciting and stimulating fun for kids ages 4-7.

The Adventure of Reading

The ability to read truly is the key to every aspect of learning, and, it is also the doorway to great adventures.  The world today is filled with video games, the internet, and television, yet, there is still something so marvelous about a good book.  A book gives the reader a chance to envision the characters and places in the mind and opens imaginations in ways that a movie or television program can never do.  To start kids off on the right reading path, Learning Is Fun Store has some time-tested programs that both parents and children have come to love.

Every child loves Arthur and his adventures and there are so many great software titles built around his character.  Arthur's Reading Games is a wonderful way to reinforce the reading skills that children are developing in school.  Designed for children ages 5-7, it has five different skill levels and this program is loaded with fun activities, puzzles, and surprises that keep them interested.  Games promote knowledge of vowels & consonants, word recognition, spelling, sentence construction, vocabulary, story building and memory skills.

Truly enchanting, Bailey's Book House is a very popular program, and, for good reason.  Bailey and his friends make delightful companions as kids embark upon the journey to read.  Children as young as three can be entertained while they learn letters, words and word families, rhyming, prepositions, adjectives, and storytelling.  There are seven different activities for kids to chose from that are loaded with silly fun, yet, each promotes so much learning at the same time.

The Mia Adventure series is another program that has won great praise.  Mia is a sweet little mouse and her adventure stories always teach and entertain.  In Mia's Reading Adventure, her home has been invaded by the Bugaboos.  Their mission in life is to have fun, create havoc and throw noisy parties.  Can Mia stop them before they expose themselves and Mia to the "Big Feet" (humans).  With three learning levels, this engaging program gives practice in spelling, grammar, word recognition, phonics, rhymes, and more.

First Grade Fun

School is almost back in session if it hasn't already started in your part of the country.  It is an exciting time of the year for youngsters making the transition from kindergarten to first grade.  There is so much that children have to know by this milestone.  It is important for them to establish a firm foothold on the basics for success in the years to come.  You can help develop a lifelong love of learning by providing them with fun ways to exercise their brains and assist them in this process.  At Learning Is Fun Store, we've got the software that will help you do just that.

Packed with a wealth of learning fun, Arthur's 1st Grade Learning System has a full year's worth of curriculum and activities.  Included are two CD's that will help teach spelling, vocabulary, reading comprehension, measurement, nature & wildlife, matching & sorting, deductive reasoning, problem solving, listening & following directions, logic and social skills.  Also included is an Arthur DVD about growing up and a Reader Rabbit Activity Workbook to help further reading and comprehension.

If your child loves the Toy Story movies, their new best friend will be Disney Pixar Learning 1st Grade.  Buzz Lightyear and friends turn Andy's bedroom into an interactive first grade classroom. Children can create, discover and explore while learning spelling, word recognition, vocabulary, money, fractions, world geography, telling time, and so much more. There are loads of activities that will keep them engaged and learning.

Loaded with puzzles and games to reward lessons well learned, School Zone First Grade has two discs that help promote self-paced independent learning.  A unique system helps keep kids on track, green arrows mean they are doing good and can keep moving forward, red arrows mean they need to stay and practice lessons longer.  Easy-to-follow instructions help them gain understanding about nouns, verbs, adjectives and more while grasping difficult concepts about time, money & fractions.

Boost Math Confidence

It's almost time for schools to go back into session again.  Now is a good time to prepare your child for another successful year of learning.  One subject that seems to haunt most children is math, especially as they begin to prepare for higher mathematics.  It is easy for a child to get lost quickly if they don't have a firm grasp on important concepts.  At Learning Is Fun Store, we have a wide selection of software titles to help boost confidence and prepare your child for academic achievement.

Not as daunting as it sounds, Academic Fitness Math Bootcamp is a wonderful program and a fantastic bargain.  Designed to follow your child from first grade all the way through middle school, it is a multisensory teaching assistant that can help any child further their mathematics understanding, no matter what their learning style is.  Academic Fitness begins with lessons in basic addition and subtraction and continues all the way to algebra and geometry.  It even includes tips for maximizing the classroom experience and ways to help kids become better at studying.

Many children have trouble understanding why math is going to be important to them when they grow up.  The I Love Math Learning Power Pack is an entertaining way for kids to learn why math is essential.  A self-paced approach that helps teach children why math is imporant in real life and helps turn fear and dislike into a fun challenge. Kids develop confidence in their ability to solve problems and figure things out on their own.  It includes three engaging titles; I Love Math, and Sports Math: Fractions Made Easy and Decimals Made Easy.

A program that is loaded with features that high school students can really use is Teaching Pro Advanced Mathematics.  There are mathematical tips and tricks rarely taught in school as well as ways to avoid common mistakes. There are thousands of in-depth lessons and exercises presented in skill-building animations with understandable audio instructions from friendly tutors. Stress-free quizzes help reinforce learning.  Kids receive valuable lessons in Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry and Trigonometry.

Early Learning with Sesame Street

Many a parent has trusted the cast of colorful characters on Sesame Street to help teach and prepare their child for school.  Your child can have all the charm and fun of their favorite Sesame Street characters at home any time with software that has been designed by educational experts to help build a wealth of skills.  At Learning Is Fun Store, we have added a variety of Sesame Street software that will guide you and your child through the early learning experience.

Children as young as 18 months can have fun learning while you enjoy a bonding experience laughing and playing with Sesame Street First Steps.  This unique program includes songs to sing, games to play and teaches words that will build your child's vocabulary.  There are age appropriate lessons that help teach letters, numbers, colors, objects, shapes, seasons and animals.  Toddlers only have to move the mouse, no clicks required.

As your youngster's abilities increase, Sesame Street Learn, Play & Grow will grow with them.  With Elmo, Ernie, Bert, Grover and Oscar the Grouch as playmates, children 2-4 will practice a wealth of early learning skills and develop a sense of self-esteem.  Included are activities focused on pre-reading, pre-math, and creativity.  There is an easy point and click interface and difficulty increases as your child's skills build.

Sesame Street Let's go to Preschool is a charming way to get kids ready for the elementary school experience.  Engaging activities guide them through early language, reading and math fundamentals with favorite characters Ernie, Bert, Elmo and Zoe.  Self-confidence and skills will build quickly as they explore cause and effect, music, counting, creativity and early reading.  Difficulty levels become harder as knowledge builds.

Interactive Storybooks

Beginning readers can have fun and practice their reading skills with interactive storybooks.  What makes these software storybooks so wonderful?  Children can either read the story, or, have the story read to them.  Words are highlighted as they follow along to assist in word recognition, and, most storybooks include other fun activities.  At Learning Is Fun Store, we've added some all time favorites for your youngsters to enjoy.

Arthur is such a charming and friendly character, kids can't help but love him.  In Arthur's Reading Race, Arthur has learned to read in school and he is reading everything in sight.  He offers to teach his little sister, D.W., how to read, but, she tells him she already knows how.  The two of them set off on an exciting journey through town to see who can read the most words.  Also included are three educational games that will help improve your child's vocabulary and boost their reading proficiency.

Children will laugh and learn when they follow along with Disney's Winnie the Pooh & Tigger Too Animated Storybook.  This charming tale features Tigger, who likes learning best, and all of your child's favorite characters from the Hundred Acre Wood.   There are lots of skill-building games that will help improve vocabulary, memory and thinking skills as well.

Beloved by children and adults too, everyone adores The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss.  This interactive storybook helps build reading comprehension, vocabulary, spelling, word recognition and computer skills.  Children can follow along with the highlighted story, or, they can gain computer skills while searching with their mouse for the special objects that will take them to fun learning games.

Spelling F-U-N

Spelling can be a chore for children, there are so many rules and exceptions to learn.  You can take a little of the sting out of it when you turn spelling into an engaging and entertaining game.  At Learning Is Fun Store, we have software that will turn learning into a game.  The more that your child plays, the better and better they will get.  Soon, they'll be whipping through quizzes and buzzing along at spelling bees.

Young learners will be enchanted with Spelling 1-2 Deluxe, an entertaining undersea adventure game.  The perfect solution for parents and children, even struggling students will find the support they need to succeed.  Fun games will have your child unscrambling letters to form words, looking for the correctly spelled word and practicing writing words correctly.  Children stay actively engaged as they receive rewards of beautiful tropical fish and objects that they can place to decorate their very own lagoon.

What happens when you combine arcade-style gaming, cavemen, dinosaurs and spelling - learning fun!  JumpStart Spelling is a trusted way to improve skills and provide hours of entertainment.  Kids will be climbing mountains, crossing rivers and even encountering a T-Rex in this spelling adventure.  Children need to pick out the correctly spelled words in order to get past the dinosaurs.

Designed for children in grades 1-5, Mrs. Flinkster's Spelling Accelerator is loaded with six engaging games that will give kids the confidence they need to spell words correctly.  This program is so easy to use and you can download your child's weekly spelling list for customized playing.  Quizzes track problem areas and provide kids with more practice on tough words.  There are also 1,000 words preloaded for each age group to learn and practice.  A great solution and a very good value!

Can Math Be Fun? You Bet!

Some children find math a snap, while others struggle once you get past the basics.  It seems that some people have brains that are just naturally wired for analytical thought.  While learning math skills can be more difficult for some, this does not mean that it can't be mastered with a little extra explanation and practice.  At Learning Is Fun Store, we have math games that really are entertaining, yet, provide the additional practice that some students need to become proficient.

Adjustable for children in kindergarten through 8th grade, Numbers Up! Baggin' the Dragon is great fun and is a wonderful learning solution.  This program provides so very much for players; basic math along with the exploration of measurement, time, currency, shapes, space, data, algebra and more.  Very engaging, kids use math smarts to obtain the Courage Sword and save villagers from the dragon.  With more than 3,200 math activities, it never gets boring.  Because it is adjustable for so many age groups, it is also a fantastic value.

If you have a student getting ready for algebra, Math Evolver is an engaging way to help prepare them.  An exciting 3D action adventure game designed to national teaching standards curriculum plans.  Kids need to use their math skills to fend off strange mutant creatures, part animal, part machine, that have been left behind to defend an abandoned laboratory.  In the process, they learn about prime numbers, prime factors, additive inverse property, distributive property, equivalent fractions, perfect squares, least common multiple, and so much more.

Younger children will enjoy practicing early math skills with Arthur's Math Games.  Arthur and his friends make such charming companions while helping your child through the activities.  Kid's learn how to make change for customers at D.W.'s lemonade stand, count critters at Francine's Amazing Bug Show, and four other funfilled activities that they can enjoy.  You'll be smiling, too, as you watch them play and learn.

Fun, Fun, Fun

When it's too hot to go outside, or, too stormy, why not let the kids' settle in with some good old fashioned games that can be played on your computer.  There are no pieces to lose, and, the addition of incredible graphics, sounds and characters add a whole new dimension to any game.  At Learning Is Fun Store, we have a selection of family favorites and fun children's games that will keep them entertained for hours.

Everyone knows how to play checkers, a game that's been around in one form or another for centuries.  A new twist on this old game is Frogs and Checkers, a charming way to play this easy to learn, but, hard to master game.  Children will be enchanted by the frog playing pieces as they jump around the board at their command.  There are four different levels of play, even adults get a kick out of this one.

A gigantic assortment of fun, Hoyle Puzzle & Board Games 2011, has something for every member of the family.  There are more than thirty games in categories such as; word, strategy, card, board, family favorites, brain teasers, memory games and more.  You'll find Chinese Checkers, Battling Ships, Solitaire, Backgammon and other classics, too.  Play against each other, or, choose any number of amusing and entertaining Hoyle characters to play along with.

Entertain your brain and put your thinking caps on with Scrabble Plus, hours of wording fun.  Stunning graphics make for a whole new experience for this re-imagined version of the old classic.  With four different styles of play, Scrabble Plus, Golf, Battle and Wizard and two different versions of each style, you'll never get tired of playing this game.

Phonics, the Key to Reading Well

For those of you with youngsters who are starting school for the first time this fall, now might be a good time to start preparing your child for the adventure of reading.  By now, they should know their alphabet and be ready to start associating the letters with sounds, the beginning magic of phonics.  At Learning Is Fun Store, you will find a software solution that will adapt to any child's learning style and entertain and inspire them while they learn.

Designed to teach essential reading skills to little ones as young as two, Caillou Ready to Read has three skill levels that adjust as your child grows and develops.  Filled with over thirty activites that help kids master phonics and gain a sense of just how much fun reading is.  This wonderful program also has the added benefit of being playable in English, French or Spanish - a great way for children to begin to learn a second language.

I Love Phonics from DK is a program designed by educators that uses a series of games to start your child down the right reading path.  Children begin by learning the basic sounds that each letter makes, then, begin to distinguish the difference between vowels and consonants and how these sounds are blended to form words.  This program also includes a special parental section that will allow you to customize lessons and receive progress reports.

An enchanting way to learn phonics, Disney's Phonics Quest is a magical learning adventure.  Mickey Mouse is your child's guide as he portrays the Sorcerer's Apprentice.  Your child must help Micky find the Sorcerer's lost items by successfully gaining knowledge and phonics skills - with every task mastered, a lost item is returned.  A wealth of skills are learned, including; letter & sound recognition, vowel sounds, syllable recognition, word building, spelling, pronunciation, reading comprehension, rhyming, and more.

It's All About Family

Summer is here and it's time for family vacations and all the fun that goes along with it.  At Learning Is Fun Store, we have software that will help you share cherished memories with family and friends and it is so very easy to use.  While you are busy creating new memories, you may want to take the time to also delve into a little family history to pass on down to future generations.

So many people are into scrapbooking, but, did you know that you can make digital scrapbooks.  No matter what the occasion, Scrapbook Boutique will give you a wealth of tools and templates to create beautiful digital scrapbooks.  Just a few of the themed templates include love, weddings, family, babies, kids, holidays and much more.  There are tons of tools that let you customize and correct pictures such as the ability to crop photos, resize pages, add layers, do photo effects, do red eye removal, add text, color match as well as other neat features. You can even turn your scrapbook into a calandar, greeting cards or photobook.

Help keep family memories alive with Lineage Family Tree Software.  This is the simplest way to create amazing family trees in just four easy steps.  First off, you enter the information that you know.  Then begin your research, you will have access to an abundance of online resources to track information about your ancestry.  You can then design very impressive trees, charts and reports that you can customize with photos, colors, fonts, boxes and borders to create heirloom quality treasures.  Then share your unique story with family, you can even create a webpage complete with photos, audio & video clips.

Summer Resources

Kids that get the whole summer off from school can use the break to enjoy themselves and just be kids. You can use the days that are either too hot or rainy to be outdoors in a constructive way.  Help keep their brains sharp with entertaining games and activities that help increase their critical thinking and problem solving skills.  Designate some time each day for reading and creative play.  At Learning Is Fun Store, we have software solutions perfect for almost any child.

For a wide variety of fun games that will keep any child entertained for hours, try 1001 Kidz Games.  It is loaded with arcade and sports style games, but, is also mixed with a healthy dose of brain teasers and challenging  puzzles that will exercise the grey matter.  Designed to be easy for children to use and maneuver through, it is a fantastic bargain for under $10.00.

Everyone knows the magic of Disney movies, but, did you know that they have a huge selection of online books for kids of all ages and interests?  Perfect for summer, you can get a trial subscription at a discount rate with a Disney Digital Books 3 Month Subscription.  There are over six hundred books available online and the subscription covers up to three children along with a parental account to keep track of their progress and give them words of encouragement.  There are challenging activities and the option to hear stories read to them with charming character voices, sound effects and music.

Older children (11+) will get a good workout with NeuroActive Program Learning.  Developed by educators and brain experts to help develop learning ability.  Not as daunting as it sounds, it is actually a collection of fun games and exercises that improve learning, make reading faster, boost memory, retention and problem sovling skills.  It is recommended that the program be used at least three times a week for fifteen to twenty minutes.  It will help keep your kids ready for the next school year.

Keyboarding Correctly for Kids

Knowing how to type on a keyboard is a necessity for kids.  It is important to start teaching them at a young age before they begin to develop bad habits that will be hard to break.  Hunt and peck just won't do it in today's competitive world.  Kids need decent typing skills in order to complete homework, reports, and do research on the internet.  At Learning Is Fun Store, we have a variety of fun programs that will make learning how to type easy, even for the very young.

A program filled with a healthy dose of fun is JumpStart Typing.  Kids learn in an exciting arcade-style environment which, of course, includes lessons and videos that teach proper finger placement.  Children have a variety of activities on screen to keep them motivated including rock climbing, skate boarding and skiing down a slippery slope while they practice keyboarding.  The program automatically adjusts the difficulty level as your child's skills increase.

Very popular with both kids and adults, Mavis Beacon is a master at teaching everyone how to type with speed and efficiency.  Her latest,  Mavis Beacon Keyboarding Kidz, is ideal for younger students and tweens who may just want to increase their speed and accuracy.  Not only do they get great instruction, but, kids get to role play as they pretend to work the concession stand of a busy movie theater.  Kids have to improve their skills in order to keep up with the patrons.

Superstart Typing Arcade is an entertaining way for children who know how to type to hone their skills.  Great fun, kids build speed and accuracy typing the letters and words that appear on a variety of blimps, balloons, and aircraft.  There are over thirty levels for kids to conquer and three difficulty settings to suit abilities.  The graphics and sound effects are incredibly good and children can save a game and then return to finish it.

Designing Your World

Whether you want to make upgrades to your home or you're just tired of looking at the same old surroundings, Learning Is Fun Store is here to help.  We have software solutions that are an affordable way to help you design both new interior and exterior spaces.  This next generation software puts you in the drivers seat and allows you to experiment with colors, materials, plants, etc. for any project that you want to tackle.  A great "try before you buy" approach that gives you a vision of your ideas.

Design the perfect outdoor space with Landscape, Deck & Patio by nexGen.  Loaded with video tutorials that are accessible from the help menu, it is easy to get started almost immediately.  Do you want to add new landscaping features to your yard?  Import a photo of your landscape, then, start clicking in the plants, shrubs, trees and flowers that you would like to add.  You can even see what the plants will look like when mature with just the click of a button.  Want a new deck, patio, outdoor fireplace, sauna, etc. - editable designs will let you see how they will look to make an informed decision.

If you like to do-it-yourself but have been a little nervous about tackling a project, Home & Landscape Weekend Project will help give you the courage to go for it.  Pick out the area of your home that you want to improve, then, using NexGen technology, it's easy to visualize what your improvement will look like.  You can try out new paint colors, lighting, bath and kitchen fixtures, cabinets and so much more.  Step-by-step videos will instruct you on how to accomplish your project.  A built-in estimator helps you calculate materials and keep track of your expenses.

Language Learning for Kids

Traditionally, kids begin to study foreign languages when they enter middle school.  Young brains, however, are like little sponges that soak up information and retain it well at an amazing speed.  Because younsters learn so readily, it is very easy to begin to teach them the basics of a different language as young as the age of three.  At Learning Is Fun Store, we have software designed to introduce children to language learning in a fun way that isn't intimidating and is very entertaining.

From JumpStart, software that is highly trusted and praised by parents and teachers, comes JumpStart Languages for kids between the ages 3-6.  Little ones join Frankie the Dog at a world festival where they can explore four different language pavilions; Spanish, French, Japanese and English.  They learn vocabulary words of everyday objects, phrases, colors, numbers, and time.  So much more than just language learning, kids also watch videos where they will learn about the landmarks, sports, customs and culture of each land.

Designed for children ages 6-10, Mia's Language Adventure is a grand way for kids to begin to learn both French and Spanish.  Mia is an adorable mouse who's grandmother, Mimi, has been kidnapped.  Kids participate in all sorts of fun language learning activities in order to gain the information to get her back.  Children learn letters, numbers, and hundreds of words and receive instruction in grammar, construction of sentences and much more!

Play and Learn

Computer fun time can also turn into learning time with games that challenge and entertain the brain.  It is important to let kids be kids during their summer break, but, it's also good to keep their minds working.  Make sure that they enjoy plenty of outside activities along with a healthy dose of brain building exercise.  At Learning Is Fun Store, we have a wide selection of software solutions that are highly entertaining and keep the gray matter busy.

Kids will use their problem solving skills and the creative sides of their minds with Max and the Magic Marker.  Max has drawn a terrifying monster with his marker and it has gotten loose in his drawings.  Children will use their creative skills and Max's marker to draw objects and solve problems to capture the evil Mustachio.  They will need to put their thinking caps on as they solve puzzles, challenges and secrets.

Whether your child is a spelling whiz or needs practice in order to get up to par, Merriam Webster's Spell Jam is loaded with words to spell.  Family-friendly, the difficulty levels can be adjusted to make playing fun for anyone.  There are three play modes; practice, competition amongst friends and family, and, game show, the ultimate challenge.  There are thousands of words to keep the action going.

National Geograpic Kids has software that is loaded with activities and learning games.   Not only are they entertaining, but, they will get kids thinking about ways to help out planet earth.  Animal Rescue is a funfilled safari that introduces children to wildlife preservation and animal habitats.  It includes special videos that will be unlocked as they complete challenges.  Saving Planet Earth teaches children important environmental concepts from air pollution to water contamination as they go on exciting adventures on land and sea.

Mastering Math

One of the toughest subjects for some children to master is mathematics.  Some children just naturally seem to take to it, while others struggle with the tougher concepts.  It is important for kids to gain skills early so that they will have a natural base to build on when they reach higher mathematics.  At Learning Is Fun Store we have software solutions that will do just that.

An excellent program that you can use to guide your child all the way through grammar school is Elementary Advantage Essentials Early Math.  Designed for children ages six through ten, it is loaded with fun lessons and exercises that will hone their skills in all the basics.  It also tackles more difficult concepts such as geometric shapes, perimeter, distance, money, time, temperature, pre-algebra, sorting, graphing and probability.  A wonderful way to prepare for future mathematics success.

Keep your child learning and engaged with a fun math game from parent and teacher trusted Math Blaster.  Math Blaster Master the Basics is so much fun kids will forget that they are actually learning and practicing.  Arcade style fun, your child must help save the world by using their mathematical powers.  There are thousands of math problems to solve while increasing your child's confidence, accuracy and speed while improving math test scores.

For kids in middle and high school, there is hardly a better program than Math Advantage 2011.  Designed for students grades 6th through 12th, it keeps kids learning and motivated with lots of lessons, quizzes and brain-building games that reward progress and add a touch of fun.  Kids can learn at their own pace and go over lessons as many times as they need to.  Topics covered include basic math, pre-algebra, algebra I & II, geometry, trigonometry, statistics & probability, and calculus.

The Mouse is in the House

Learning Is Fun Store is very pleased to now offer a series of fantastic learning adventures featuring Mia the mouse.  This adorable and endearing character is all set to take your child along on engaging learning stories filled with movie quality graphics and colorful friends.  Your child will have so much fun, they won't even realize that they are learning and practicing important skills.

Mia's house has burnt down, did that dastardly rat Romaine have anything to do with it?  Mia will take your child on a journey back in time to save her home in Mia's Math Adventure.  As part of this journey, children take part in activities designed to hone their skills in addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and fractions.  This award-winning program also develops logic and critical thinking abilities.

The Bugaboo's have invaded Mia's home.  The noisy intruders are constantly carrying on and partying, and, threaten to give away everyone's existence to the Big Feet (humans).  Can your child help to tame them before they are found out?   Mia's Reading Adventure is sure to entertain as your child practices skills in spelling, grammar, word recognition, phonics, rhymes, and more.

Mia has lost her bestfriend, Romaine's, new hat.  In Mia's Science Adventure, she takes your child on a magical journey to retrieve it.  There are a variety of learning activities your child will have to complete that teach an abundance of scientific principles.  They will learn about plants, animals, climate, electricity, magnetism, the solar system, and much more!  So, come take a look at these programs along with many other fun learning software titles.

Foreign Language Fluency

Learning another language can be a rewarding, but, challenging task.  Whether you, or a loved one, are learning for school, business, travel, or just for fun, we have software that can help you achieve your goal.  At Learning Is Fun Store, we have included software programs for the most commonly learned languages, as well as some surprises.  There are many benefits to learning this way, including the ability to go at your own pace and revisit lessons as many time as you need to.

One of the best programs on the market today comes from Instant Immersion.  You learn your new language through image association techniques, much the same way you learned as a child.  Each language program features three learning levels.  Level 1 introduces words and phrases, Level 2 more complex phrases, conversation and pronunciation, Level 3 immerses you in advanced conversation and focuses on retention.  We currently have available French, Italian, Mandarin Chinese, and Spanish.

Learn to Speak Deluxe is another wonderful program for language acquisition.  You will truly be immersed in your new language as you are placed in real-world situations to interact with native language speakers.  Learn to Speak begins by testing your knowledge level, then, provides you with personalized lesson plans to guide you on your way to fluency.  Each program includes over 200 lessons, games and puzzles.  We currently have French, German, and Spanish available.

A Rainbow of Fun

As a child, one of the reasons I loved to draw and paint was the chance to use all the pretty colors.  Kids love coloring and creating a rainbow filled world.  It gives them the chance to view the world as they would like to see it and spurs their imaginations.  At Learning Is Fun Store, we have creative activies appropriate for children of all ages and learning levels.

For the younger set, ages three to six, nothing beats Sesame Street Art Workshop.  It does more than just allow them to color to their hearts content.  This wonderful program also helps kids learn letters, numbers, colors and shapes.  Children also learn about picture composition and become familiar with computers.  Elmo and the Sesame Street gang are there to help and guide your child and oversized navigation buttons make it easy for kids to use.

No mess, bother or dried out dough with Play-Doh Creations.  Kids can make a variety of colorful and wacky creations and then save, share or destroy them at will.  Children will learn early design skills and color theory as they add more and more fun items to their creatures.  Colors can be changed as often as kids like, including neon colors and sparkles for hours of fun.

A favorite program of many teachers, parents and children is Kid Pix Deluxe.  Children get to experiment with a variety of mediums including watercolor, paint, markers, pencil, chalk, etc.  There are a multitude of special effects that will help get their creative juices flowing such as the ability to animate, smudge, smear, warp, or twist their designs.  Kids can also import pictures into the program and then have fun customizing them.

It's Just Elementary

Keeping kids on the right path to learning is "elementary" when you have the right tools at hand.  Create a pleasant study area for your child where they can do homework in peace and quiet, yet, you can be nearby for assistance.  To help increase confidence, build brainpower and increase grades, fun software that both entertains and teaches can be a great asset.  Children play longer and learn more with the right programs.  At Learning Is Fun Store, we have some very creative programs to help you guide their way.

We are pleased to now offer Jump Start Advanced programs.  This does not mean that your child has to be a genius, Advanced offers you more of what all parents and kids love about this software.  JumpStart programs are always exciting learning adventures filled with loads of activities, lessons and games.  It will help boost grades and prepares children for the next grade level.  Available with first grade editions all the way to a fourth through sixth grade edition.

An economical solution over the long run is an educational software suite such as Elementary School Success Deluxe.  This software will journey with your child all the way from Kindergarten to the Fifth Grade.  Included are award-winning lessons in 21 subjects with over 800 activities and 5,000 exercises to sharpen skills and improve critical thinking.  You will also have access to free homework help from Tutor.com along with a bonus CD-ROM of Encyclopedia Britannica Children's Learning Suite.

Create Beautiful Music

If you have always wanted to learn to play a musical instrument, but, have felt intimidated at the thought of taking lessons, we have a solution for you.  It doesn't have to cost a fortune and it is never too late to learn.  At Learning Is Fun Store, we have some great instructional software that will teach you how to read music and play guitar, keyboard, or the piano.  You can learn at your own pace, review lessons as many times as you need to, and, you don't have to leave home to do it.

Never to imply that anyone is stupid, Guitar for Dummies is a fun and easy method to learn how to play either electric or acoustic guitar.  This great instructional program features more than eighty video lessons with a professional guitarist.  You will begin by learning how to string your guitar, how to play chords, and the different strumming techniques.  Included are forty songs that you will learn to play along with and there is also an automatic tuning program and chord dictionary.

If learning how to play the piano has always been your dream, Play Piano Deluxe is a wonderful program that has a wealth of instructional aid.  It includes hundreds of instructional videos, professional tips and step-by-step lessons.  You will begin by learning how to ready music, rhythm, and move on from there to two-handed playing.  This comprehensive self-paced course is a wonderful value for everything that is included with it.

Thinking Fun

Most parents are familiar with the Jump Start educational programs for elementary school children.  Did you know that Jump Start also makes fun learning games for kids?  At Learning Is Fun Store, we're pleased to offer a variety of children's adventure games designed by Jump Start that both entertain and teach.  These games are very engaging and will transport your child and their imagination to other places and times.

Jump Start Animal Adventures will take your child on a fascinating safari through the animal kingdom as they participate in sixteen fun-filled activites.  They will come face to face with animals, learn about their habitat, whether they are herbivores or carnivores, and other amazing facts.  Fun activities include helping squid escape from poisonous fish, helping zebras outrun hungry predators and swinging through the jungle with Titi monkeys, and much more!

Young imaginations will soar as they are transported back in time to journey to exotic places with famous explorers in Jump Start Explorers.  They will visit the Pyramids of Egypt, travel to the South Pole, sail to Asia with Marco Polo, discover the Incas, and land in the New World with the Pilgrims.  Children become engrossed with the adventure as they help map out their journey and find out what life was like at their destination.

Kids can test their knowledge of science, math, logic, history, geography and language arts while they play at cloak and dagger espionage in Jump Start Spy Master - Max Strikes Back and Jump Start Spy Master - Unmask Prankster.  These games can be set to different grade levels as your child creates their own "spy" identity and answers questions to collect cool spy gear and explore 3D worlds as they defeat the evil Prankster and Max in these wild adventures.

Use It, Don't Lose It

Science has shown that one way to keep mentally sharp, no matter what your age, is to exercise your brain.  Of course, there are many other factors involved in retaining mental clarity, but the brain receives benefit from both physical and mental exercises.  This is just one reason why it's so good to keep on learning new things throughout life, especially, as we grow older.  At Learning Is Fun Store, our primary focus is children, but, we also have software to teach and entertain adults as well.

Exercise your grey matter and pump up your retention powers with Brainversity, it will help keep your brain fit and healthy.  Take the daily challenge, one puzzle from each of four major categories; language, memory, math and analysis.  This fun brain training software will keep track of your progress as you improve your memory and responses.  You can also peruse through the categories and practice the fun challenges as you please.

Take a trip around the world with the Complete National Geographic.  This marvelous software includes every issue; every page, every article, picture and advertisement, from 120 years of the National Geographic magazine.  It has all been reproduced in high resolution with stunning results.  You can learn so much about how the world has changed, it's like having a time machine that you can go back and forth with at will.  Included are classic maps digitized for the first time, quizzes, reading lists and a bonus DVD about the National Geographic Society and their magazine.

Learn something about your internal workings with the fascinating journey provided by The Human Body, a Weekly Reader Visual Guide.  You'll be able to explore the miracle of life with an abundance of colorful charts, descriptive diagrams, detailed cut-a-ways, dramatic x-rays and fascinating electron microscope images.  In the process, you'll learn about DNA, your musculature, respiratory system, your brain, the digestive system and so much more.  So come visit our website and find something new and fun to learn!

Learning Packs for Youngsters

In today's economy with the price of gas skyrocketing, we're all trying to get the most value for our money.  If you have young children and need to teach them the basics that they need before starting school, we have some affordable solutions for you at Learning Is Fun Store.  There are software bundles available that will provide your child with fun and engaging lessons, and, they won't break the bank.

Adventure Workshop Toddler contains four of the most popular software titles at one low price.  Included are Bailey's Bookhouse where kids learn their ABC's, all about phonics, and further their vocabulary and reading comprehension skills.  Arthur's Preschool has a wealth of games that teach early math, colors, letters, and other important lessons.  Kids get an introduction to animals, plants and weather with Sammy's Science House.  Also included is Reader Rabbit Toddler, a great way to build early listening and memory skills.

Another fine package for young children is Fun & Skills Toddler 2011.  It contains four different Caillou titles that entertain and teach all the basics while honing motor skills, problem solving, spatial and pattern recognition abilities.  Fun & Skills Preschool 2011 provides a solid learning foundation through first grade and includes The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss, Reader Rabbit Kindergarten Favorites, Arthur's 1st Grade and Reader Rabbit High Flying Act.

Family Game Night

A fine old tradition that is gaining popularity again is family game night.  A time to just enjoy being together without television and just do something fun.  It's a great idea that helps keep the lines of communication open and helps the bonds of love grow even stronger.  At Learning Is Fun Store, we have some software solutions that are great fun for the whole family, or, they can be used single player against the computer.  These games have been around for a long time, and, the computer versions add a whole new level of enjoyment to them.

A great way to introduce puzzle fun to kids, and get them to use memory and thinking skills is Concentration, based on the old television game show.  The game will keep everyone on their toes as you try to remember where prizes are located on the board and match them to reveal parts of a rebus puzzle.  For those who have never played a rebus, the puzzle involves pictures and other clues to sound out a well known phrase, movie or song title.  Who ever guesses correctly gets to go on to the bonus round.

Loaded with cool graphics and sound effects, Hasbro Family Game Night has six of their classic favorites designed exclusively for pc's.  Just pick out the game and the number of players and you're ready to rumble.  This new software is compatible with both Windows 7 and Vista operating systems and will work with XP as well.  Included are Monopoly, Operation, Pictureka, Life, Clue and Yahtzee.  Playing them on your home computer adds a whole new dimension of fun and excitement!

Put your thinking caps on and come together as a group when you play Family Feud 2011.  Lots of neat graphics, design your own avatar family and get ready to answer the challenging new survey questions.  There's good reason that this popular game show has been on the air for so long.  It's just darned amusing to play, so, come visit Learning for more ideas on how to enjoy some family fun.

Reading, the Key to Learning

I remember the simple pleasure of curling up with a good book as a child.  I would devour books at an incredible rate reading about so many different new ideas and places.  The love of reading can lead to a lifelong lust for knowledge and is the essential ingredient to learning every other subject.  At Learning Is Fun Store, we have fun software that will improve your child's reading level, comprehension and expand their vocabulary.

A great program to get kids reading, writing and thinking comes from Reader Rabbit.  Both Reader Rabbit Personalized Reading Ages 4-6 and Reader Rabbit Personalized Reading Ages 6-9 feature Reader Rabbit and Sam the Lion in adventures that entertain and teach.  Each of these programs has age appropriate lessons to get kids reading, thinking, and doing puzzles.  There are printable activities and parental progress reports to help you keep your child on track.

Designed for young elementary school students, Elementary Advantage Essentials Language Arts is a wonderful learning solution that will help kids hone their early skills.  This program helps them understand spelling rules, vowel sounds, consonant sounds, and other phonics skills.  It will improve reading comprehension, help them grasp main ideas, learn the parts of paragraphs, and play vocabulary games.  A good all around program with lots of fun and engaging lessons.

Reward your child's reading habits with a wonderful book program from the people at Disney.  We now have a Disney Digital Books 3 Month Subscription available at a discount price.  This software will get you going and comes with a three month subscription good for up to three accounts for children as well as a parental account for reviewing activity and providing words of encouragement.  There are over 600 titles available with all your Disney favorites and is appropriate for all age groups with something for every interest.

Rainy Day Fun

Nice weather, if not here, is right around the corner and it's time to get kids outdoors to play and burn off excess energy and calories.  In to every life, a little rain must fall, and, it's good to have activities for children when they are confined indoors and studying and chores are already done.  At Learning Is Fun Store, we have some creative activities from Crayola that will keep kids busy for hours, and, they won't make a mess while having fun.

One of my favorite new additions to our website is Crayola Animation Studio.  Kids learn to easily create animation right from your computer and develop computer skills as well.  After your child completes a picture, a shadow of what they just created appears in the background.  This allows your child to add another slightly different picture creating movement when all pictures are shown in sequence.  Children get joy and satisfaction in sharing their creations with family and friends.

A fun activity that can be shared and enjoyed by adults as well is Crayola Photo FX Studio.  This program makes it easy to take pictures from a variety of different sources, including your own digital photographs, and add fun details and creative borders.  You can then use these pictures for cards, invitations, calendars, scrap books or photo albums.  The possibilities are endless with this software that can give everything a custom look.

The whole family can enjoy the Crayola Art Studio, a program that allows you to create realistic pictures and includes 1,000 templates to get you started.  Your kids can experiment on screen with tempera paint, acrylic paint, watercolor, chalk, crayon, oil pastel, colored pencil, markers, and more.  There are hundreds of preset colors, or create your own with an onscreen palette.  Your family can have fun creating  invitations, greeting cards, decorations, illustrated stories, and just about anything else they can think of.

Train Your Brain

No matter how young or old you are, you can train your brain and improve your concentration, memory power and critical thinking skills.  Games that entertain and exercise your brainpower are a wonderul way to do that.  At Learning Is Fun Store, we've added some software that the whole family can enjoy while relaxing and keeping the mind robust and healthy.

Brain Games software is a lot of fun and always has enough variety to suit every mood and family member.  Brain Games Brain Puzzles 2 is a stimulating collection of logic challenges, Mahjongg, matching contests, word puzzles and jigsaws.  For a little different twist, try Brain Games Brain Teasers.  This is a gigantic colllection of logic, stacking, matching, jigsaw, and word building games that each have hundreds of levels making them suitable for any skill or age.

Designed to help older students challenge, measure and develop important critical thinking skills, Core Intelligence Builder was devised by top MENSA puzzle editors.  Fun and helpful for anyone over the age of thirteen, you can select the level of difficulty, stress conditions and test length.  These varied and extensive practice tests will make thinking quicker and more effective. A great way to challenge the brain and help kids prepare for college entrance exams.

Getting the Upper Hand on High School

When a teen reaches high school, the pressure to succeed can be enormous.  Kids have to contend with trying to keep grades up, and, at the same time they are bombarded from every direction.  They are encouraged to participate in a whole host of activities, study, have a social life, try to fit in and prepare for either college or the working world.  It's easy to get a little lost, but, at Learning Is Fun Store, we have some software solutions that can help ease the pathway to achievement.

High School Advantage 2011 is a wonderful program that can follow your teen throughout the upper grades.  It will help improve your students confidence and grades by engaging, reinforcing, supporting and motivating them with interesting and challenging lessons that they can learn at their own pace.  A wide variety of topics are included, some of them are algebra II, geometry, trigonometry, biology, chemistry, physics, US history, US government, economics, writing and researching papers, as well as basic conversational Spanish, French, German and Italian.

Another fine educational software suite for teens is High School Success Deluxe 2010.  This comprehensive software covers over 100 subjects and includes over 600 learning activities and 2,000 exercises to keep students engaged in learning.  Perfect for any learning level, topics include algebra, writing, biology, chemistry, history, foreign languages and much more. You also receive access to tutor.com and Britannica Online Premium for additional learning support.

Not Just Fun and Games

At Learning Is Fun Store, we believe that there should be a healthy balance between learning and having fun.  When you make a game out of learning, you take the sting out of the process and it becomes much easier to digest.  When the teaching method isn't dull and boring, children pay better attention, listen longer and learn more.  We have just added some new software for the younger set that we are happy to say is quite entertaining and educational.

To help teach kids the essentials they need by first grade, Excelerator PreK-1st Grade is an ideal solution.  It is the perfect mix of skill-building lessons and entertainment that will keep youngsters playing and learning.  There are more than twenty animated, multi-level games that will help children grasp key early math, spelling, vocabulary, memorization, problem solving and creative skills.  Self-paced games allow children to learn at their own speed as they play color, letter, and number matching games, sorting exercises, match cards, and there is a Creativity Center for drawing and painting too.

For early elementary school students, Excelerator 1st-4th Grade will increase confidence and boost grades while keeping kids engaged in learning.  This program will help your child grasp essential concepts in addition, subtraction, geometry, vocabulary, problem solving, art, music and more.  There are over 25 games that will have kids play and solve mazes, matching puzzles, brainteasers, tricky puzzles, silly riddles and connect the dots.  At the Creativity Center they can even create their own music, or, draw and paint.

Learning the Disney Way

We've all grown up with the charming and endearing characters created by Walt Disney and children still love them.  Disney Learning is an enchanting and entertaining way to start your child down the path of early learning.  Their programs are loaded with age appropriate lessons that will build the knowledge and thinking skills kids need to succeed.  Designed for children 18 Months to Age 3, Disney Learning Toddler will teach your child all about colors, shapes, letters, numbers and early phonics with the help of Mickey Mouse and Winnie the Pooh.  There are 74 activities, including a charming journey through the Hundred Acre Woods via illustrated pages that come to life.

With youngsters Ages 2-4 in mind, Disney Learning Preschool begins to teach children early math and simple spelling.  There are seventy activities with Mickey Mouse and Winnie the Pooh.  Also included is Disney's Stanley Wild For Sharks game where kids will explore Stanley's underwater world and learn valuable environmental, social and emotional lessons.

Disney Learning Kindergarten is designed to further develop creativity, imagination and critical thinkings skills with 60 fun learning activities.  Children learn phonics, spelling, increase their vocabulary, practice addition and subtraction, and more.  Kids get to go on a special phonics quest with Mickey Mouse as the Sorcerer's Apprentice as they search for lost items.  All of these programs entertain and teach, youngsters have a wonderful time and learn so very much.

Spring Fever

Spring is in the air and it is that time of year when people start thinking about taking care of all those household tasks that they have been putting off.  You might also be contemplating some new additions to your backyard.  At Learning Is Fun Store, we have some software that will help you catch up on repairs or make homemade furniture for your yard or patio.

Black and Decker Everyday Home Repairs is a fantastic way to save money.  This comprehensive video guide will provide you with step by step instructions for repairs to windows, doors, walls, ceilings, basic plumbing and electrical as well as exterior repairs.  It also has a project estimator that will help you determine if the repair will fit your budget and you can print out instructions, material lists, photos and the tools needed to complete the job.  You will also learn trade secrets and tips to help you complete common repairs.

Many people enjoy woodworking, get ready for spring with birdhouses for your feathered friends or a new picnic table in time for barbeque season.  Instant Woodworking Design gives you detailed instructions on these and many more projects.  Choose your project and the dimensions you'd like and the plans will be drawn up right before your eyes.  Each project has a material list and includes nailing points.  There are plans for a dog house, bookshelf, wine rack, shelving and more.

Investing in Success

There are many software programs available for children that are curriculum based for individual grade levels.  However, there are also some fine software suites that are designed to follow your child through multiple grades step-by-step.  These programs are a slightly larger investment up front, but, over time can actually be more economical.  Designed by educators, they will boost confidence, kids get to learn at their own pace and computers have infinite patience and are non-judgemental.

Academic Fitness Elementary School is brought to you by the makers of trusted Weekly Reader.  It will follow your child through first to fifth grades and allows you to monitor progress.  It covers all the core subjects including; Science, Social Studies, Math, Literature, English, History, and Geography.  It has 150 hours of tutorials, 7,600 questions and answers, I-Pod content and over 30 hours of audio books.  When all the content is considered, it is quite a bargain.

Another excellent program is Elementary School Success Deluxe 2010.  This program journeys with your child from kindergarten through fifth grade.  Endorsed by educators, it has award-winning lessons in a variety of core subjects.  There are over 800 fun and educational activities and 5,000 exercises.  This program also gives your child access to free homework help from Tutor.com along with a bonus Encyclopedia Britannica  Children's Learning Suite.  Come visit Learning Is Fun Store for these and other fine learning programs.

Out of This World

Many children still dream about becoming an astronaut and blasting off into outer space.  At the rate that technology is advancing, that dream just might become a reality for more and more of them.  Until that day arrives, help them learn more about our galaxy, the universe and the space program with some fascinating software.  Let's Explore Space Missions takes a look at the past fifty years of space exploration.  Kids will learn about U.S. and Russian astronaut programs, missions and space probes.  They will also learn about what scientists believe is in store for us in our future space endeavors.

Britannica Touch the Sky, Touch the Universe attempts to answer age old questions that everyone has about the universe.  Children will find the latest information on how a galaxy develops, where shooting stars come from, what causes an eclipse, and much more.  This program is packed with videos, simulations, and photographs of galaxies, nebulae, stars, constellations and the solar system.  Kids also have access to internet-based activities, research projects and productivity tools for school assignments.

Kids can take a fantastic journey in the Encyclopedia of Space and the Universe with exciting 3-D tours.   Just about every subject involving outer space is covered, kids can watch astronauts in training, learn about space technology, stars, constellations, planetary systems and much more.  It even includes an interactive virtual observatory to explore the night sky.  So, come investigate all the different knowledge adventures available at Learning Is Fun Store.

Teaching Little Ones

By the time a child reaches the age of two, they are usually ready to start learning all the basics that help them identify the world around them.  At Learning Is Fun Store, we have software that is designed to help you teach children about colors, shapes, animal names and sounds, and much more.  These programs will also help develop important memory and thinking skills. 

One of the best programs designed for very young children is Reader Rabbit Playtime for Baby and Toddler.  You can start your youngster as early as one, it has special Peek-A-Boo and Hide & Seek games for learning colors, songs, and animals.  The Alphabet Express game helps teach letters and there is a Coloring Book with singing crayons!  With a little practice, kids can play and learn on their own.

An entertaining way to build a youngsters basic and memory skills is SuperStart Match & Learn.  Colorful graphics and animation entertain children while they play simple match and learn games.  As simple as it sounds, children learn to memorize images and how to group things by association.  In the process, little ones also learn about shapes, colors, numbers, animals and the alphabet.

Muppet Babies Toyland Train is an adorable way to teach youngsters, who doesn't love Muppet characters.  Your little one will follow baby Kermit as he chugs along to the various destinations designed to entertain and teach.  There are five seperate levels of learning - in level one, kids simply watch animals cross the screen one-by-one and the sounds that they make.  In level two, a child's input is required, either a click of the mouse or by tapping a key.  When your child reaches level three, they will be ready for the point and click activities which include popping balloons, sing-a-longs, dressing Skeeter in a logical fashion (socks before shoes, etc.), Shapely Corner where they will learn shapes and colors, and so much more.

Early Reading Solutions

Once a child begins to read, there are many software programs available to help further phonics, vocabulary and comprehension skills.  They are simple solutions to help instill a lifelong love of reading by engaging your child in fun and entertaining activities that will help make learning painless.  A favorite of many children is Clifford Reading, the Big Red Dog takes them on a journey through his neighborhood with his friend Emily Elizabeth.  With more than 100 reading lessons and fifteen printable activities, kids will learn and play for hours.  Learning is reinforced with a reward system, great fun while developing a wealth of reading skills.

A very trusted program is Jump Start 1ST Grade Reading, specially designed for first graders.  Children explore a fun circus atmosphere where they will play carnival games while practicing all of their spelling, reading and vocabulary skills.  There are six phonics geared activities and over 1,500 vocabulary words to learn.  You'll be able to track their progress and watch as their reading and comprehension abilities begin to soar.

Superstart Fun With Reading & Writing is another wonderful way to reinforce what your child is learning in the classroom.  This program is loaded with animation, fun language games, exercises, puzzle-solving, creative writing, decoding games and more.  Children will develop strong reading and writing skills that are essential for success in school.  All while have a great time doing so.  We welcome you to visit Learning Is Fun Store for more educational, yet entertaining, software for kids.

Feed Curiosity

One of the beautiful things about childhood is the natural curiosity that kids have about the world around them.  Parents can become frustrated answering the questions about "why".  Everything is so new and fresh to them, and their desire to learn and explore should be encouraged as much as possible.  At Learning Is Fun Store, we have a variety of software designed to help satisfy the hunger for knowledge, it will both entertain and teach.

Children are fascinated by insects, frogs, and snakes, they are everywhere outdoors and most kids seem to love to collect and 'play' with them.  Help them learn interesting facts about them with World of Insects and World of Reptiles.  Loaded with facts, videos and colorful pictures, children will learn not only about what they made find in their own backyard, but, exotic species around the globe.  Each has a quiz that will help them see how much they've learned.

Although most of us never have a chance encounter with wild cats or whales, these animals have a beauty and mystique about them that we never really outgrow.  World of Whales delves into the strong connection that man has with these mammals of the sea.  This software is filled with fascinating facts and beautiful footage about whales, dolphins and porpoises.  Big cat lovers can pass their affection along to their kids with World of Wild Cats.  Kids will journey throughout the world and learn about habitats, behavior, and watch them in action.

Creative Projects for Kids

Kids love to watch cartoons and play with paint and Play-Doh.  They also love computers, so, why not combine these activities for hours of creative fun without the mess?  Children can mix their own colors and paint to their hearts content with Paintbook Creations.  They will be able to paint everything from a peony to a cheetah with their onscreen paintbrush and then print their creation to save or share.

Play-Doh Creations is just as fun as playing with canned Play-Doh, maybe even more so.  Kids get to invent crazy creatures at the Laboratory.  Then, they can go to the Mini-Mall where they can design costumes and hairstyles for them.  They can also create vehicles at the Play-Doh Factory or mix up delicious treats at the Bakery.  Children will develop early design skills and learn color theory as they customize their unique creations.

All kids love Nickelodeon cartoon characters, and for ages six and up, Nickelodeon Toon Twister 3-D is highly entertaining.  Children learn to be animators as they choose from 19 different characters including SpongeBob SquarePants and the Fairly Odd Parents to star in their own made-up cartoons.  They will pick backgrounds, props, and create their own title and credits, then they get to watch their creation.  Kids can even e-mail cartoons to friends.  So, come pay a visit to Learning Is Fun Store and get your kids creating.

Explore History and Culture

Learning about diverse cultures and the contributions and events that have shaped history and every day lives is an important part of any education.  It furthers our understanding and appreciation of the world around us and strengthens the bonds of humanity.  There are two software programs from Britannica that I would highly recommend for everyone, young or old, that we have available at Learning Is Fun Store.

A terrific multi-media experience, Britannica Profiles: Black History, is a powerful guide that explores black history from African culture to the civil rights movement and beyond.  There are over 1,000 articles that explore important historical events, inventors, sports and entertainment.  Over 700 biographies illuminate influential artists, athletes, leaders and scientists such as; Muhammad Ali, Ella Fitzgerald, Martin Luther King Jr., Sidney Poitier, Harriet Tubman, Desmond Tutu and Oprah Winfrey.  Film clips, videos and unique learning activities provide a well rounded journey.

Britannica Profiles: Hispanic Heritage is a fascinating exploration of the traditions and culture that has shaped  South, Central and North America.  You can take a tour of the Aztec and Mayan civilizations, learn about the Panama Canal and the Bay of Pigs invasion.  Loaded with history and biographies about; Simon Bolivar, Fidel Castro, Oscar de la Renta, Placido Domingo, Che Guevara, Frida Kahlo, Jennifer Lopez, Eva Peron, Juan Ponce de Leon, Carlos Santana, Sammy Sosa, and many others.  Study Latin American literature and music, retrace the steps of Christopher Columbus, and much more.

Trivia Fun for the Whole Family

It's amazing how the human mind absorbs tidbits of information and stores it for future use.  You can be amazed sometimes by the amount of knowledge that you actually have stored in your brain.  A great way to exercise your head and have fun at the same time is with trivia based games.  At Learning Is Fun Store we have some highly entertaining trivia games that the whole family can enjoy together, or, play on an individual basis.

From the makers of the famous encylopedia, Britannica Quizmaster has over 2,800 questions and is designed to entertain and teach.  Concise explanations follow every answer to further your understanding on a variety of subjects.  History, geography, literature, sports and nature are some of the categories that will tickle your brain.

Superstart - Trivia Hunter is a wonderful way to be tested on, and learn about, all sorts of interesting facts.  There are ten categories;  animals, sports, oceans, dinosaurs, technology, space, music, mysterious places, food, and famous people.  It will have you solving hidden object puzzles to unlock fun facts and trivia questions.

The younger set will particulary enjoy Carmen Sandiego's Think Quick.  Carmen Sandiego and her cohorts are out to steal all the knowledge in the world.  It's up to you to outwit her by answering questions about math, science, history, geography, and the humanities.  This game is so popular that there have been over six million copies sold so far!

Now I Know My ABC's

No one can ever emphasize enough the importance of reading in a child's education.  It is the backbone and the key that opens up every other aspect of learning.  It's important that children start off with a solid foundation to build from.  You can begin to instill a lifelong love of reading and learning just by starting off with simple ABC's and the basic sounds associated with each letter.  Even toddlers can begin to make the association between the symbol (letter) and the sounds that form words.

At Learning Is Fun Store we have fun and entertaining software that will help youngsters learn and laugh at the same time.  Alphabet Express Deluxe will take toddlers on a magical train ride with a friendly conductor who will guide and encourage your child as they pursue all the activities.  Included are mazes, dot-to-dot puzzles, hidden letter pictures and printable and onscreen pictures to color that will have them practicing and learning every letter of the alphabet.  This program will increase their vocabulary, they will be able to complete upper and lower case letters and begin to make letter/sound associations.

Children love Dr. Seuss characters, what better way to teach them the alphabet than Dr. Seuss ABC's?  The computer screen will come alive with funny talking characters, crazy sound effects and an original soundtrack.  Even the youngest child can enjoy the merriment, there are over 400 alphabet inspired surprises with just the movement of the computer mouse. 

Zoboomafoo - Animal Alphabet is a magical tour of twenty-six different creatures that each represent a letter of the alphabet.  From Armadillo to Zebra, your child will be enchanted by the learning games, animal videos and printable activities.  Not only will they learn the alphabet, but, interesting facts about animals and the sounds they make.  This program also teaches early phonics, counting, colors and develops logic and critical thinking skills.

Musical Adventures for Youngsters

It's never too early to introduce your child to the pleasure of listening to classical music.  Beautiful music can stir and uplift the soul in a way that nothing else can.  A wonderful way to teach children about the different sounds that musical instruments make and how this combination works comes from the makers of Superstart software.

Each of the titles in this series spotlights the music of a different composer.  Children learn about the composers life, listen to his music, and play games.  Youngsters will see and hear the sounds of instruments in an orchestra.  They get to test their new-found knowledge by matching sounds to pictures, when correct, an animal plays the instrument.  If they get them all correct, an entire animal orchestra plays.

Included in the Musical Adventure series are Motzart, Tchaikovsky and Vivaldi.  Every one of these entertaining and stimulating programs includes games that will help develop important memory, logical thinking, sound discrimination, music differentiation and vocabulary skills.  It is amazing how quickly youngsters can learn to identify and appreciate classical music.

Learning Fun for Children

Children today are very fortunate, they don't have to rely on just classroom time and textbooks in order to learn.  Computers have added a whole new dimension to teaching children.  There are many benefits to this method of learning, including the fact that computers are non-judgemental and kids can go at their own pace and go over materials as many times as they need to.  Most software programs have special sections for parents so that they can monitor their child's progress.

At Learning Is Fun Store, we have just added some variety packs that will provide your child with hours of entertaining and engaging learning experiences.  One of these packages is Teacher's Pet Early Elementary 2010.  Desgined for kids between the ages of five and nine, it includes five well-known software titles at a great price.  First off, Typing Instructor for Kids Platinum will entertain and teach them the right way to type.  There are two Reader Rabbit programs to improve reading skills.  Mighty Math Carnival and Zoombinis Island Odyssey will have them practicing math and improve thinking skills.

Teacher's Pet Upper Elementary 2010 also contains five super software programs.   Kid's will hone their skills in math, history, geography, thinking and creativity.  There are two Mighy Math titles that turn math into games that kids actually want to play.  The Oregon Trail 5th Edition will virtually transport children back to the days of covered wagon trains where they will need to make decisions crucial to the trains success.  Thinkin' Things is loaded with puzzles and teasers, while Carmen Sandiego will take them on a geographic  detective story.