Learn Kindergarten Concepts in
Enchanting Balloon Town!
Software Information
Rescue Reader Rabbit and Sam the Lion from a bouncy world of bubble trouble!
Their Dreamship is trapped in the enchanting world of Balloon Town, where
everything is soft and bouncy and made of balloons. To get it back, find a way
past the sleeping Bulldozer…and into the Pointy Palace! Only your special
skills in phonics, matching, rhyming, and Math Program and math learning software software can save the day! Builds
kindergarten skills, one step at a time!
Skills Learned fom learning game or software
Early learning software specialists design each program with input from parents,
teachers, and children, to ensure that content is age-appropriate, effective,
and game fun. Reader Rabbit encourages independent play, builds skills and
confidence - and nurtures a love of learning software.
Math Program and Math Program and math learning software software learning software software Skills
- Recognizing numbers
- Counting objects
- Adding
- Creating equivalent equations
- Solving Math Program and math learning software software problems
Language Art Skills
- Recognizing letters
- Building vocabulary
- Developing phonics skills
- Sound/letter relationships
- Letter blends
- Digraphs
- Identifying rhyming words
- Following oral directions
- Listening comprehension
- Sequencing
- Using clues to complete rhymes
Thinking Skills
- Sorting by attributes
- Extending patterns using shapes
- Distinguishing between shapes and colors
Art and Creativity
- Painting and coloring
- Creating calendars
- Creating music
Software Features
- Automatic Skill Leveling: Adjusts to keep pace with your
child's growing abilities
- Adventure or Practice and learn Mode: Two ways to build skills:
Follow en engaging story, or practice specific skills
- Smart Help for Independent Play: Friendly characters offer
help as your child needs it
- Learning Progress Tracker: Monitors your child's skill levels
and progress in every subject
Activities computer games and Educational lessons software / computer games Include
Shapes, Colors, and Patterns
Arrange the cocoons in the correct pattern to release a family of butterflies!
Counting and Sorting
Measure and sort balloons at the local post office to help the snailman make a
special delivery.
Phonics
Catch the balloons before they fly away, then slide, down the Silly Phonics
Slide!
Rhyming Words
Team up with Sam the Lion to slam dunk your rhyming skills!
Counting and Addition
Help the Piggy Plane prepare for take off by using your addition and counting
skills.
Reading and Listening
Use your Reading Programs and reading software lesson comprehension skills to help the Bubble Wrapper write poetry.
10 Sing-Along Songs You Can Take Along!
This special CD plays on your computer or in your car's CD player!
4 More Activities computer games and Educational lessons software / computer games!
Additional activities and computer gamesreinforce essential skills!
More than 100 Crafts, Puzzles, and Games!
Create a glimmering firefly or make a beautiful sparkle jar! The disc
is filled with more than 100 game fun, printable activities and computer gamesthat encourage creative
play away from the computer.
Microsoft windows Computer Requirements
- Microsoft windows 98, Me, 2000, XP
- 166 MHz Pentium or faster
- 32 MB RAM
- 100 MB free hard disk space
- 640x480 monitor, 16-bit color
- SoundBlaster 16 or compatible sound card and speakers
- 8X CD-ROM drive
- Mouse
- Internet access recommended
- Color printer recommended
- Microphone recommended (not included)
Macintosh Computer Requirements
- Mac OS 8.6–9.x, and OS X
- PowerPC 180 MHz or faster
- 32 MB RAM
- 100 MB free hard disk space
- 640x480 monitor, thousands of colors
- 16-bit stereo sound
- 8X CD-ROM drive
- Mouse
- Internet access recommended
- Color printer recommended
- Microphone recommended (not included)
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