Game Reviews for Educational Software

Jolly Phonics

This is a great CD for all children who are learning to read, or who have learnt some but need reminding of words and what they look like.  It has very clear instructions and lovely colours and images designed to keep kidsinterested in the programme.

They use fun characters and images to entice kids to look at different areas, and it is set up for new learners with the Easy option, up to ones who have grasped basic reading but need some revision or help with words and they can take the Hard option.

Overall I believe this CD would be of great interest to families and schools alike and everyone should be encouraged to purchase one.

Jolly Learning, publishers of the leading synthetic phonics programme Jolly Phonics announce the release of the Jolly Phonics CD-ROM. It contains the largest range of games for teaching and practising key literacy skills available on CD-ROM.

Let Inky Mouse and her friends show you around their interactive world as they learn to read and write. Containing 20 fun games children cover key skills such as, learning the letter sounds, letter formation, blending, identifying sounds in words, tricky words, short vowels and alternative spellings of vowels in an enjoyable way. Together these skills build the ability to read and write.

The CD-ROM has been developed to cater for children at all stages of early reading offering games at various levels of difficulty – easy, medium and hard.  Games are accessed through Inky’s home, which has seven zones. By clicking on each of these zones children will be taken through a number of engaging activities.

Offering high levels of interactivity and colourful animation  Inky ‘s world comes to life as children learn and practice their skills. Children are guided through the games with clear step-by-step instructions and are rewarded with fun animations for correct answers.

With minimum adult guidance, it is ideal for use with children aged 3 years old and above. Visit www.jollylearning.co.uk, where a selection of games from the CD-ROM can be viewed.

Dr Kawashima's Brain Training - (For Nintendo DS)  

Take the brain age test and compare the score to your real age! Daily training by quickly solving simple mathematics, sudoku puzzles, memory exercises and reading aloud can stimulate your brain and keep it fit. Enjoy calculation battles over the Nintendo DS Wireless Communication! 

This game is available for sale at www.amazon.co.uk and costs £16.98

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