Reader Rabbit For Daughter
That was interesting. I finished my Blog entry for the evening and was not able to Publish Post. As a result I lost my entry and links.
The first educational software title I purchased for my daughter was Reader Rabbit Toddler. Actually, it was contained in a "Fun and Skills Pack" by Encore and the Learning Company. An earlier version than the current title, my daughter enjoyed navigating througout the activities. Her alphabet letter and sound recognition improved as well as her ability to recognize shapes. I think her spatial relationship skills improved as well. She played the "game" together and she looked forward to time on the computer. When she was about 18 months old she was scarred of the CD drive when it opened.
I also viewed a site called Audible.com recommended my one of my graduate school classmates on her Blackboard homepage. I was amazed at the number and variety of book, magazine, and newspaper title that could be downloaded to an iPod or MP3 player. I didn't mention this in the first posting but I'm not sure why so many formats. I would have assumed that a customer would download to the computer then to the MP3 player. Maybe MP3 players can't transmit back to the computer so it keeps people from sharing? Audible.com listed the numerous iPods and MP3 players that would accept downloads. Of course this is a fee site and the price was a bit more than I would hope to pay. I'm sure libraries offer the same service so I'll have to investigate further.
I don't own an MP3 player or iPod but I may be in the market now that I know that the Belkin Tune Cast II Mobile FM Transmitter can transmit music or audio books from the player to the FM receiver in a car or at home. I didn't know this product existed or that I could get one at Wal-Mart for about $20. Wal-Mart has a Creative Labs MuVo V100 1 gb MP3 Player for under $40 with rebate.
The first educational software title I purchased for my daughter was Reader Rabbit Toddler. Actually, it was contained in a "Fun and Skills Pack" by Encore and the Learning Company. An earlier version than the current title, my daughter enjoyed navigating througout the activities. Her alphabet letter and sound recognition improved as well as her ability to recognize shapes. I think her spatial relationship skills improved as well. She played the "game" together and she looked forward to time on the computer. When she was about 18 months old she was scarred of the CD drive when it opened.
I also viewed a site called Audible.com recommended my one of my graduate school classmates on her Blackboard homepage. I was amazed at the number and variety of book, magazine, and newspaper title that could be downloaded to an iPod or MP3 player. I didn't mention this in the first posting but I'm not sure why so many formats. I would have assumed that a customer would download to the computer then to the MP3 player. Maybe MP3 players can't transmit back to the computer so it keeps people from sharing? Audible.com listed the numerous iPods and MP3 players that would accept downloads. Of course this is a fee site and the price was a bit more than I would hope to pay. I'm sure libraries offer the same service so I'll have to investigate further.
I don't own an MP3 player or iPod but I may be in the market now that I know that the Belkin Tune Cast II Mobile FM Transmitter can transmit music or audio books from the player to the FM receiver in a car or at home. I didn't know this product existed or that I could get one at Wal-Mart for about $20. Wal-Mart has a Creative Labs MuVo V100 1 gb MP3 Player for under $40 with rebate.
posted by Rob | 6:07 PM
1 Comments:
I purchased Reader Rabbit Toddler for my 16 month old grandson as his first software. It was all that I expected and more. A terrific introduction to the computer and an excellent learning tool.
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