Keroppi Day Hopper (Big Top Productions) CDROM software (7-12, $54.95) 800-900-PLAY Encourages creative abilities, journal writing and self-expression. Includes organizational skills, calendar and address book.
Total Amazon (Computer Curriculum Corp.) CD ROM (8-12, $39.95) 800-983-5333 Exotic locations, animals, and learning about the changing environment. Includes habitats, rain forest, the indigenous people, plus The Macmillan Dictionary for Children.
Radio Addition (Conexus) CD ROM, software (3-8, $34) 800-545-7677 Helps to understand math with music, games and animation.
Ocean Planet Smithsonian (Discovery Channel Multimedia) CD ROM (10-12, $49.95) 800-762-2189 Unlock the mysteries of the vast ocean with videos and information.
Destination: Rain Forest (Edmark) CD Rom, software (6-12, $35) 800-426-0856 Enter the Rainforest to learn language skills plus important facts and discoveries about the rainforest.
Dr. Peet's Talk/Writer (Hartley Courseware) Software, CD ROM (4-8, $59.95) 800-247-1380 Develop language skills, letter recognition, writing, spelling with many fun activities..
Dr. Seuss's ABC (Living Books) CD ROM, software (3-7, $39.95) 800-397-4240 Learn sights and sounds of the alphabet with music and animation. Ace Publisher (Mindplay) Software, educational skills (10-12,$69.99) 800-221-7911 Children learn grammar, editing and the business of publishing as they create, produce and learn to sell their own manuscripts.
Adventures in Fairyland (Optimum Resources) CD ROM (4-8,$14.99) 800-327-1473 Story, coloring and puzzle program based on favorite fairy tales plus creativity, thinking and many levels of play.
Fun with Electronics (Philips Media) CD ROM, software (8-12, $44.99) 800-340-7888 Teaches the child basic principles of electricity with a toolbox to complete 25 projects.
Dr. Toy's Response to the concerned mom with an ll month old who wonders if her baby is getting enough stimulation. Dr. Toy suggests, enjoy each day and share discoveries. Talk, sing and use selected developmentally appropriate playthings, but most of all relax. Don't push yourself or your baby. Learning comes through natural play, fun and laughter. Watch her. Your baby takes it all in. The quality of the time you spend together is what is most important.
(c) l995, 1996, 1997 Stevanne Auerbach, PhD San Francisco, CA.
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