Kidspiration
This software supports kids as they think creatively and organize ideas
to write, comprehend, and communicate. Grades K-5 $69.
http://www.inspiration.com
StudyJams!
Kids sing while they learn using this Internet-based service. It uses musical
videos, karaoke, and more to engage kids in math and science. Ages 8-12.
$59-$99. Scholastic, Inc.
http://www.studyjams.com
Raz-Kids
You'll find hundreds of animated books for reading practice in this online
leveled library. Ages 5-11. $29.95-$59.95. Learning A-Z.
http://www.raz-kids.com
Handwriting Without Tears
This workbook emphasizes practice with smaller-size writing. Grade 4 $13.90
for workbook and guide.
http://www.hwtears.com
Optimistic Outcomes: What Every Parent Wants and Every Child Needs
This book and CD-ROM reveal strategies that tap into multiple learning styles.
Grades K-8. $34.95
http://www.optimisticoutcomes.com
Place Value Safari
Learn place value skills with this game. Grades 2-5. $24.95 Didax Education
http://www.didax.com
Stare! Junior, Second Edition
Players answer questions that test how well they remember an image they saw
for 30 seconds. Ages 6-12 $21.99, Game Development Group, Inc.
http://www.GDG-Games.com
The Bug Book & Bug Bottle, Revised Edition
This more-bugs-than-ever edition has a plastic bottle for catching and viewing
creepy crawlies, a comprehensive field guide, a magnifier and bug chart. Ages
6-12 $13.95. Workman Publishing Company.
http://www.workman.com
Buzzword Junior
Buzz your brain! Clues of all ages, a game built for family fun. Ages 7 and
up. $19.99 Patch Products
http://www.patchproducts.com
Flibbix
Children can build their own board game and make their own rules. Ages 7 and
up. $39.99. Merillian, LLC.
http://www.merillian.com
Chocolate Fix
This game is like Sudoku for your sweet tooth. Players use clues to arrange
chocolate candies into the correct assortment. Ages 8 and up. $17.99. Think
Fun, Inc.
http://www.thinkfun.com
Repeat or You're Obsolete
Exercise memory, improve concentration, and develop imagination with this
fast-paced game. Ages 8 and up. $19.99. InnovativeKids
http://www.innovativekids.com
The Amazing Mammoth Hunt
In this new geography game explorers search for mammoth footprints around the
world. Ages 8 and up. $29.95. IQideas, Ltd.
http://www.mindware.com
Zilladog
Worried about your child surfing the Internet? Check out this free interactive
web site for kids designed by parents. It features access to free email
service and online games that filter profanity, spam, and pop-ups.
http://www.zilladog.com