Tag Archives: Educational Software

Can a Kindle Fire or a Leapfrog LeapPad Replace an iPad for Your Kids?

While some parents may drop a $500 iPad 2 for a 10-year-old, those same parents may consider $200 for the latest edition of Amazon’s tablet line, the Kindle Fire, or $99 for a Leapfrog educational tablet, the LeapPad for a younger child. . That was the situation in my house when I decided to stop […]

Scholastic Books – the Clubs, the Website and the Products

Do you remember those little newspaper like flyers we used to bring home as kids where you could order great books that were really cheap! In my day, most books cost 25c to$1.00 for well-known titles and authors. Mom would send a dollar or so in an envelope to school. We loved book day when […]

Reading Education: Best Software for Your Pre-k Child

It is essential; At this time, “No Child Left Behind” is for every parent to educate their children in the basic skills of reading. There are thousands of PC game software available, albeit at varying price points. Choosing the right CD-ROM software for your child can be difficult if you don’t know which ones are […]

Finding the Best Homeschool Software

I’ve loved technology since technology SO wasn’t cool, and it has been a big part of our homeschool journey from the very beginning. Nine years ago, when I began homeschooling my oldest son, I was lucky to find a few good interactive storybooks and a few primitive math software titles. The homeschool software landscape today, […]

A Guide to Online Educational Magazines for K – 12 Educators, Teachers, Parents and Students

The Internet is a source for information exchange. It is often referred to as the “information highway”. Let’s explore this highway to see where it leads in the realm of online magazines. In particular, let’s look at magazines about education. Let us further narrow our search to those magazines that cater to K – 12 […]

Free Educational Software for Kids

Kids can learn & read easily with software. Kids love the computer games & stuff. They like colorful screen & animated characters. These sites are perfect for toddlers and kids up to 5 years old who are learning the basics of using a computer, keyboard and mouse. Some websites offers free software’s & games. You […]