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Reading Software -- The Big Picture

All parents are anxious to see their children develop good, basic reading skills. This month SuperKids reviewers took a look at several new programs that focus on these skills. Can't find one here that meet your needs? Check out other Reading programs SuperKids has reviewed.

  • 3D Froggy Phonics [for ages 4 to 8] from Ingenuity Works, systematically introduces the user to each of the letter sounds, and drills evolving skills through a series of fun games and activities.

  • Stories & More - Animal Friends [for ages 5 to 7] Combines beloved children's books with a variety of thought provoking activities to introduce kids to the delights of literature while strengthening their developing reading and reading comprehension skills.

  • Phonics Voyage [for ages 4 to 10] from Arrow Educational Products, does a thorough job of presenting and drilling early reading skills using a pirate theme that may appeal to boys.

  • Leap into Language 1 [for ages 4 to7] from INNOVA Multimedia , is designed to teach early reading skills. Slow, focused approach will work best for serious, motivated learners, but not with children with short attention spans.

  • Reading Blaster Ages 7-8 [for ages 7 to 8] from Knowledge Adventure, is designed to drill reading skills of students in the first and second grades. It combines arcade-like fun with a variety of reading drills. It's not wildly unique, nor is it enormously appealing, but as an enjoyable way to help kids solidify their skills, it's quite adequate.

  • My Reading Coach [for ages 7 to adult] from Mindplay, is aimed at the serious (and mature) students who need instruction in reading proficiency. Older students in need of remedial work may find it helpful.

SuperKids Ratings Ratings Key
Title
Publisher
Education
Value
Kid
Appeal
Ease
of Use
Buyers Guide
(Price Survey)
3D Froggy Phonics
    Ingenuity Works
5.0 4.5 5.0 PC Mac
My Reading Coach
    Mindplay
5.0 4.5 5.0 PC Mac
Stories & More - Animal Friends
    Edmark
4.5 4.5 5.0 PC Mac
Phonics Voyage
    Arrow Educational Products
4.5 3.5 5.0 PC Mac
Leap into Language 1
    INNOVA Multimedia
4.5 3.0 4.5 PC Mac
Reading Blaster Ages 7-8
    Knowledge Adventure
3.5 4.0 4.5 PC Mac
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