SuperKids Software Review of Early Learning Software

SuperKids Educational Software Review. The Parents and Teachers Guide to Childrens Software

Early Learning Software

Early Learning is the catch-phrase in the software industry to describe software designed for 3 to 6, or 4 to 7 year-olds. But with the increasing amount of research now being published that suggests greater learning potential at even younger ages, SuperKids took a look at four titles that are targeted at younger users. None require reading ability; all but JumpStart Toddlers require the ability to use a mouse.

The first two titles encompass multiple academic disciplines; the latter two focus on specific subjects:

JumpStart Toddlers
Let's Start Learning
Bailey's Book House
Millie's Math House

In addition to these titles for the very young, SuperKids had previously reviewed several other Early Learning programs; A to Zap!, a multi-disciplinary program built around a spelling model; Gus Goes to Cyberopolis, a captivating and very broad-ranging program; and Marty and the Trouble with Cheese, a mouseless program that uses sound activated commands.

Do we recommend starting pre-school children on computers? Yes, if they are interested, and if you are willing to work with them. Computer software is not a surrogate parent, care-giver, or teacher for these young children.

The key to selecting valuable early learning software for your children, is to match their current level of understanding with the level of the material presented in the programs. Click on the program names to read reviews of the specific titles, or click on "PC" or "Mac" in the price survey column to take a look at current market prices in our Buyers Guide.

SuperKids Ratings
Title	Publisher	Education Value	Kid Appeal	Parent Friendly	Buyers Guide (Price Survey)
A to Zap!	Sunburst	* * * *	* * *	* * * *	PC Mac
Bailey's Book House	Edmark	* * * * *	* * * * *	* * * *	PC Mac
Gus Goes to Cyberopolis	Creative Labs	* * * * *	* * * * *	* * *	PC Mac
JumpStart Toddlers	Knowledge Adventure	* * * *	* * * * *	* * * *	PC Mac
Let's Start Learning	Learning Company	* * * * *	* * * * *	* * * *	PC Mac
Marty and the Trouble with Cheese	Maxis	* *	* * * *	* *	PC Mac
Millie's Math House	Edmark	* * * * *	* * * * *	* * * *	PC Mac
Lion King Activity Center	Disney				PC Mac

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SuperKids' reviews of early learning software packages: Let's Start Learning, Bailey's Book House, Gus Goes to Cyberopolis, JumpStart Toddlers, Millie's Math House, A to Zap!, Marty and the Trouble with Cheese, Lion King Activity Center. SuperKids Educational Software Review provides reviews of children's software by parents, teachers, and kids.