Schools traditionally start teaching students foreign languages in middle school. Studies have shown that younger children have a great capacity for learning languages and that it helps stimulate cognitive and creative abilities, as well. Parents can be a step ahead by helping their youngsters learn at a point in their lives when it is so much easier for them. At Learning Is Fun Store, we have entertaining software programs which are intended to do just that. Children play and learn through engaging activities that will make them want to learn even more.
A wonderful introduction into understanding other languages is Foreign Language Success for Kids. Children learn quickly and easily by participating in interactive activities and playing fun games. There are four different languages for them to learn; Spanish, French, German and Italian. They will learn basic vocabulary skills, greetings, important phrases and play number games. Included is a printable picture dictionary along with interactive quizzes and tests.
Charming and captivating, Mia's Language Adventure draws children into learning French and Spanish via an engaging mystery adventure. Mia's grandmother, Mimi, wins an art contest and then is kidnapped, they must help Mia find her. While the story is in English, children participate in activities that will teach them letters, numbers and hundreds of words. Kids also receive instruction in grammar and how to construct a sentence in these languages.
Muzzy, a colorful BBC character and award-winning language program, is a highly entertaining way to get kids learning. Muzzy Start a Language! Spanish uses memorable cartoon characters, lively humor, and interactive play to stimulate a child's natural ability to absorb language. They learn how to use hundreds of Spanish words in conversation via segmented activities. Included are; transportation, clothing, families, shapes, colors and more!
Saturday, March 24, 2012
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Preschool in a Box
It isn't necessary to send your child to preschool in order to get them ready for their elementary school years. There are so many wonderful programs available for your home computer that will help you teach so many skills. This software also has the added advantage of helping your child become comfortable with computers and technology savvy. At Learning Is Fun Store, you will find a wide selection of programs that are all tried and true. Your choice mainly depends on the characters that you think your child will enjoy the most!
Filled with charming characters, Dr. Seuss Preschool is enchanted learning for children. Horton the elephant and other Seussville characters guide your child through more than 250 skill-building lessons. Children discover; numbers and counting, letters and phonics, shapes and colors, and early reading. Colorful environments, original music and skill levels that adjust as your child progresses will hold their interest. They will also develop their listening skills and learn how to follow directions, which is so important.
Chances are your child is already a fan of Sesame Street. They can enjoy learning with characters Ernie, Bert, Elmo and Zoe any time with Sesame Street's Let's go to Preschool. This engaging program will guide them through early language, reading and math fundamentals and multiple skill levels adjust as they gain confidence in their new found skills. Children will also explore cause and effect, music, and creativity with this fun-filled software.
From Edmark, a leader in educational software, comes Millie & Bailey Preschool. This program has become a favorite of parents, teachers and children for all the learning and developmental skills that it teaches. Multiple skill levels ensure that the program grows right along with your child as they learn letters, rhyming, phonics, comprehension, numbers, similarities and differences, quantities and size relationships. This program also helps develop critical thinking, problem solving, creativity and direction following skills along with a healthy dose of courtesy, confidence and self-esteem!
Filled with charming characters, Dr. Seuss Preschool is enchanted learning for children. Horton the elephant and other Seussville characters guide your child through more than 250 skill-building lessons. Children discover; numbers and counting, letters and phonics, shapes and colors, and early reading. Colorful environments, original music and skill levels that adjust as your child progresses will hold their interest. They will also develop their listening skills and learn how to follow directions, which is so important.
Chances are your child is already a fan of Sesame Street. They can enjoy learning with characters Ernie, Bert, Elmo and Zoe any time with Sesame Street's Let's go to Preschool. This engaging program will guide them through early language, reading and math fundamentals and multiple skill levels adjust as they gain confidence in their new found skills. Children will also explore cause and effect, music, and creativity with this fun-filled software.
From Edmark, a leader in educational software, comes Millie & Bailey Preschool. This program has become a favorite of parents, teachers and children for all the learning and developmental skills that it teaches. Multiple skill levels ensure that the program grows right along with your child as they learn letters, rhyming, phonics, comprehension, numbers, similarities and differences, quantities and size relationships. This program also helps develop critical thinking, problem solving, creativity and direction following skills along with a healthy dose of courtesy, confidence and self-esteem!
Monday, March 5, 2012
Scientific Thinking
Kids' have a natural curiosity about how the world around them works, and, you can help satisfy their questions. Science is a subject that will help them hone their thinking skills as they learn how to make observations and use their deductive reasoning skills to predict what will happen. At Learning Is Fun Store, we have a selection of fun software that will enable them to do simple experiments on and off the computer that will keep them engaged and entertained as they learn.
With eight different interactive environments for children to traverse, MyFirst Amazing Science Explorer is packed with learning activities. Children learn the answers to hundreds of questions, such as; why is grass green or how does a light switch work? There is information about electricity, forces and energy, heat, light and sound, living things, materials, reactions, simple machines, and space. Included are twenty printable experiments that use simple household items and a printable scientific notebook that children can use to document their observations just like a real scientist!
Thinkin' Science - ZAP! is another engaging program that is loaded with entertaining interactive experiments in an accurate onscreen environment. Children will get to observe reactions as they experiment with bending, bouncing and blending light; see, hear and control soundwaves to make BoogieBots dances; tinker with electricity by manipulating onscreen images of circuits and switches and learn about voltage, current and resistance. Complex scientific concepts are explained in an easy to understand fashion.
One of the coolest software programs ever, The New Way Things Work is a wild ride through history that explores 150 of the greatest inventions of mankind. With the help of author/illustrator David Macaulay, this program is packed with awesome machines, movies and animations that explain the workings from 7,000 BC to the present. There are clickable maps loaded with links that will help users solve questions and the Mammoth School House where children can test themselves on their newfound knowledge.
With eight different interactive environments for children to traverse, MyFirst Amazing Science Explorer is packed with learning activities. Children learn the answers to hundreds of questions, such as; why is grass green or how does a light switch work? There is information about electricity, forces and energy, heat, light and sound, living things, materials, reactions, simple machines, and space. Included are twenty printable experiments that use simple household items and a printable scientific notebook that children can use to document their observations just like a real scientist!
Thinkin' Science - ZAP! is another engaging program that is loaded with entertaining interactive experiments in an accurate onscreen environment. Children will get to observe reactions as they experiment with bending, bouncing and blending light; see, hear and control soundwaves to make BoogieBots dances; tinker with electricity by manipulating onscreen images of circuits and switches and learn about voltage, current and resistance. Complex scientific concepts are explained in an easy to understand fashion.
One of the coolest software programs ever, The New Way Things Work is a wild ride through history that explores 150 of the greatest inventions of mankind. With the help of author/illustrator David Macaulay, this program is packed with awesome machines, movies and animations that explain the workings from 7,000 BC to the present. There are clickable maps loaded with links that will help users solve questions and the Mammoth School House where children can test themselves on their newfound knowledge.
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Test Taking Skills
It's time for students to begin preparing for SAT, PSAT and ACT tests. For those who are planning on attending college, this can be a very stressful time. So much emphasis is placed upon these scores and not every child performs well in this type of test environment. You can help alleviate anxiety and prepare your child for what to expect with software that is designed to give them lots of practice. They will also learn what areas they need to bone up on to increase their scores. At Learning Is Fun Store, we have a selection of very helpful software that will help give your student the edge.
One of the best prepatory programs out there is SAT, ACT, PSAT 2012 Platinum Edition. This engaging program turns weaknesses into strengths by helping students target areas that need improvement. There are over 3,000 questions and 17 full-length practice tests to help give kids the confidence that they need to succeed. It is also loaded with tips and strategies that will help them manage their time and optimize their scores when the big day arrives.
Created with the assistance of Kaplan, futureU - The Prep Game for SAT is a fun way to help prepare for this test. Designed to compliment traditional studying methods, futureU is a series of six mini-games that build reading, writing and math skills. There are hundreds of questions and students can keep track of their progress and identify areas that need further work. A real confidence booster, this program also includes sections about test taking and time management.
For some children, the math section of these tests can be extremely daunting. A wonderful program that will help refresh what children have learned and hone their skills at the same time is High School Advantage Essentials Math Test Prep. It includes sections on Pre-Algebra, Algebra I & II and Geometry. This program goes over all key areas of importance and provides valuable instruction for students who are feeling a little shaky in math.
One of the best prepatory programs out there is SAT, ACT, PSAT 2012 Platinum Edition. This engaging program turns weaknesses into strengths by helping students target areas that need improvement. There are over 3,000 questions and 17 full-length practice tests to help give kids the confidence that they need to succeed. It is also loaded with tips and strategies that will help them manage their time and optimize their scores when the big day arrives.
Created with the assistance of Kaplan, futureU - The Prep Game for SAT is a fun way to help prepare for this test. Designed to compliment traditional studying methods, futureU is a series of six mini-games that build reading, writing and math skills. There are hundreds of questions and students can keep track of their progress and identify areas that need further work. A real confidence booster, this program also includes sections about test taking and time management.
For some children, the math section of these tests can be extremely daunting. A wonderful program that will help refresh what children have learned and hone their skills at the same time is High School Advantage Essentials Math Test Prep. It includes sections on Pre-Algebra, Algebra I & II and Geometry. This program goes over all key areas of importance and provides valuable instruction for students who are feeling a little shaky in math.
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