Educational Software

A farewell article which also includes a few tips about online educational games for children.

Oct 31, 2005 - Kay Pluta

Brief review of Reader Rabbit's Kindergarten, Leap Into Phonics, and Sammy's Science House.

Aug 31, 2005 - Kay Pluta

Learn about four new software sites including freeware and online quizzes.

Jul 2, 2005 - Kay Pluta

A review of Bears, a children's CD-ROM title from New Zealand.

Jun 28, 2005 - Kay Pluta

Review of Moop and Dreadly, an interactive adventure from Plaid Banana.

Feb 1, 2005 - Kay Pluta

Can your children paint with music? Of course they can, with Morton Subotnick's Making Music by Viva Media.

Jan 21, 2005 - Kay Pluta

A review of Morton Subotnick's HEARING MUSIC by Viva Media.

Aug 26, 2004 - Kay Pluta

Kids learn strategic thinking, spatial relationships, deductive reasoning, logic skills and more in this interactive adventure based on the popular PBS cartoon.

Jul 19, 2004 - Kay Pluta

Review of a software game, which teaches basic nutritional facts in a fun way.

Jun 6, 2004 - Kay Pluta

Review of Wake Up Snoozer!, an interactive educational software title, featuring the Hamtaro characters.

May 8, 2004 - Kay Pluta

Review of Morton Subotnick's Making More Music, an interactive CD-ROM which allows kids (and grown-ups) ages 8 and up to be the conductor, composer, and audience. It's a great way to learn about music and inspire creativity.

Apr 7, 2004 - Kay Pluta

Review of "Learn to Play Chess with Fritz and Chesster," an interactive CD-Rom produced by Viva Media.

Mar 5, 2004 - Kay Pluta

Brief review of four fun and educational online game sites.

Feb 8, 2004 - Kay Pluta

Review of a very affordable interactive CD-Rom that quizzes kids on scientic facts in a fun, entertaining way.

Feb 1, 2004 - Kay Pluta

Tivola is now Viva Media, and they have lots of outstanding, award winning titles.

Jan 23, 2004 - Kay Pluta

Brief reviews of newly discovered online shopping sites for children's educational software.

Jan 22, 2004 - Kay Pluta

What makes this column different, and plans for the future.

Oct 26, 2003 - Kay Pluta

A review of Disney/Pixar's CD Rom, "Finding Nemo, Nemo's Underwater World of Fun"

Oct 26, 2003 - Kay Pluta

Review of an older program, Franklin the Turtle Goes to School.

Aug 5, 2003 - Kay Pluta

Review of an older program, Franklin's Clubhouse Adventures

Jul 31, 2003 - Kay Pluta

While preparing to move cross country on short notice, the contributing editor contemplates which software programs she would take if she could only have ten.

Jun 29, 2003 - Kay Pluta

Update of shopping sites and plans for this column, as the contributing editor returns from a leave of absence.

Apr 30, 2003 - Kay Pluta

Review of Max and the Magician an interactive CD-ROM published by Tivola.

Jan 18, 2003 - Kay Pluta

Review of Jay Jay Earns His Wings, a child's interactive CD-Rom produced by Riverdeep.

Jan 12, 2003 - Kay Pluta

Review of Infogames "Thomas & Friends: Building the New Line."

Dec 31, 2002 - Kay Pluta

Brief overview of new programs recommended for holiday gift giving.

Nov 24, 2002 - Kay Pluta

Review of Tivola's newest release, The Little Raven & Friends - The Tricycle Story.

Nov 17, 2002 - Kay Pluta

A review of Tivola's "Where's the Blanket Charlie Brown?"

Oct 1, 2002 - Kay Pluta

Review of three online software shoppign sites with recommendations of what and what not to buy.

Sep 21, 2002 - Kay Pluta

Brief review of changes in the software publishing world and other miscellaneous topics.

Jul 28, 2002 - Kay Pluta

Listing of current online educational software bargains, brief review of Jar Jar's Journey by Lucas Learning, and a link to the new Plaid Banana Games webpage.

May 21, 2002 - Kay Pluta

Review of Rolie Polie Olie: The Search for Spot, and a link to another recent Disney Playhouse CD-Rom.

Apr 5, 2002 - Kay Pluta

Find out more about Ohio Distinctive Software and read a short review.

Mar 24, 2002 - Kay Pluta

Where to find the best children's educational shareware and freeware on the web.

Feb 15, 2002 - Kay Pluta

A brief overview of some of the best new releases in educational software.

Jan 11, 2002 - Kay Pluta

This article gives brief summaries of and links to Holiday software.

Dec 17, 2001 - Kay Pluta

A review of Huggly's Sleepover, an interactive CD-Rom published by Scholastic.

Dec 10, 2001 - Kay Pluta

Review of Buddy Brush and the Painted Circus by Ideas That Play

Dec 3, 2001 - Kay Pluta

A review of a very unique, kid directed interactive software program by Ideas That Play

Nov 26, 2001 - Kay Pluta

Links to reviews of new software titles as well as a brief overview of future plans for this topic.

Nov 19, 2001 - Kay Pluta

Review of Thinking Things: Toony the Loon by Edmark

Nov 12, 2001 - Kay Pluta

Review of Mickey Mouse Toddler by Disney Interactive.

Nov 5, 2001 - Kay Pluta

Review of Rescue Heroes: Hurricane Havoc by Fisher Price.

Oct 29, 2001 - Kay Pluta

Review of Casper's Treasure Hunt along with an update of plans for this topic.

Oct 26, 2001 - Kay Pluta

Review of Backyard Baseball 2001 by Humongous.

Oct 15, 2001 - Kay Pluta

Review of the shareware "The Robot Shop."

Oct 12, 2001 - Kay Pluta

Review of the software title Alphabet - Play With the ABC’s by Tivola.

Oct 4, 2001 - Kay Pluta

A discussion of the best places to buy children's educational software

Sep 24, 2001 - Kay Pluta

Unbeatable deals is donating half of purchase price to Fireman's Families Fund. Read here for details.

Sep 12, 2001 - Kay Pluta

Review of Tivola's Oscar the Balloonist Drops Into the Countryside.

Sep 10, 2001 - Kay Pluta

Review of the CD-Roms in the Earobic Series by Cognitive Concepts

Sep 1, 2001 - Kay Pluta

A brief look at two reading programs for beginning readers.

Aug 15, 2001 - Kay Pluta

A review of Blue's Clues Reading Activities and links to other articles about quality reading software.

Aug 1, 2001 - Kay Pluta

A review of Leap Into Phonics, educational software produced by the Douglas County School district in Omaha, Nebraska.

Jul 18, 2001 - Kay Pluta

Discussion of classic software as well as soon to be released titles.

Jul 4, 2001 - Kay Pluta

Review of a simple but spectacular CD-Rom designed for children ages 2 through 8. This software would be especially beneficial for children with special needs.

Jun 20, 2001 - Kay Pluta

Discussion of a variety of great math software for pre-school through lower elementary grades.

Jun 6, 2001 - Kay Pluta

What's new in educational software. What to expect from this column.

May 16, 2001 - Kay Pluta

Review of Rugrats Mystery Adventure.

May 2, 2001 - Kay Pluta

Tips on finding affordable quality software, especially for people with older computers.

Apr 19, 2001 - Kay Pluta

Where to find good children's software reviews, and why you should read them before making a purchase.

Mar 19, 2001 - Kay Pluta