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Kindergarten & Preschool Computer Software

Reinforce basic academic skills with computer software

Kindergarten and preschool computer software will entertain children for hours, while also reinforcing basic pre-reading and math skills.

Software that encourages children to think, create, and communicate is a great investment, as long as time spent on the computer is balanced with time spent in physical activity, the arts and literature.

Some children in the class will always ask to use the computer and it may be necessary to post an easy to follow roster on the computer and to repeatedly teach about the need to take turns


Software Categories

Kindergarten and preschool computer software is usually packaged for two age groups, 2 - 5  years old and 4 - 9 years old, so check the recommended age levels before purchasing.

Children's software has a variety of educational purposes:

preschool software

  • Software designed for younger children has activities that require matching, rhyming, phonemic awareness, sorting, puzzles, spatial relations and number and letter identification skills.
  • Kindergarten and preschool computer software designed for children 4 - 9 years olds generally emphasizes skills of reading, math, spelling, visual memory, logic and problem-solving.
  • Integrating basic skills with computer games enables children to engage in learning opportunities while having fun.

Ages 2 - 5

Purchase School Zone Alphabet Express Preschool
preschool softwareThis software takes young children on an interactive journey through the ABCs.

Purchase Dora the Explorer: Lost and Found Adventure Dora the Explorer 2009

Dora's Lost & Found Adventure kindergarten and preschool software features five interactive games. Together with Dora and her friends, Boots, Map, and Backpack, children learn the basic essential skills of language, problem solving, math, and reading in an educational, diverse, and wholesome environment. Designed for Preschoolers ages 2-5, it teaches colors, shapes, numbers, matching, creativity, reasoning, music, reflexes, basic Spanish, computer skills, and more. Multiple skill levels allow children to build self-esteem.

Purchase Blue's Clues Play Time
preschool softwareBlue's Play Time contains two separate, previously released Blue's Clues games: Blue's Art Time Activities and Blue's Treasure Hunt. This bundle entertains and teaches preschoolers and kindergartners with the sweet nature and delightful complexity we've come to expect from Blue.

Purchase Clifford Reading Pack
With 6 Free Clifford Books

preschool softwareThere are 12 entertaining activities and carnival games that teach letter & sound recognition, word families, sight words, rhyming, blending, initial consonants, spelling, vocabulary, word recognition, word building, word object association and sentence structure.

Purchase Trudy's Time & Place House

preschool softwareExplore important Social studies concepts with this everyday adventure. This software makes exploring time and geography fun.

ABC Mouse is not software but is an online preschool and kindergarten curriculum.

ABC Mouse online curriculum

For less than $10 per month you can help your child develop a love of learning at an early age.

It has a full-curriculum and free sample content for your child to try.
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Ages 4 - 9

Purchase Jumpstart 3D Preschool & Kindergarten

Jumpstart kindergartenThis fun-filled 2 CD set uses JumpStart's adventure-based learning system to help children build self-confidence and master important Preschool and Kindergarten concepts. Children learn over 50 skills based on National Educational Standards and practice over 50 math, reading and critical thinking skills.

Purchase DK My First Amazing History Explorer 1.1

preschool softwareThis interactive journey through history will teach your child about eight fascinating eras.

Purchase SpongeBob Squarepants Typing

preschool softwareBrought to you by the typing experts at Mavis Beacon, now young typists can dive right into the only step-by-step keyboarding program that’s awash with waterlogged hilarity and all their favorite SpongeBob friends!



Smart Board Help

Creating SMART Board Lessons: Yes, You Can!: Easy Step-by-Step Directions for Using SMART Notebook Software to Develop Powerful, Interactive Lessons That Motivate All Students

This book helps teachers master the essentials of SMART Notebook software so they can produce content-rich, interactive lessons that will get all students excited about learning.

Includes step-by-step directions with annotated screenshots, plus a DVD with easy-to-follow instructional videos and hands-on practice files. For use with Grades K-8.

Math Lessons for the Smart Board, Grade K-1: Motivating, Interactive Lessons That Teach Key Math Skills [With CDROM] (Interactive Whiteboard Activities (Scholastic))

Research shows that learning is more motivating and fun on an interactive whiteboard.

The Grades K-1 CD teaches number recognition, counting, patterns, time, shapes, and more. Meets the Common Core State Standards for math
Ready-to-use lessons for the SMART Board save teachers time.
Includes reproducible activity pages

Reading & Writing Lessons for the SMART Board (Grades K-1): Motivating, Interactive Lessons That Teach Key Reading & Writing Skills (Interactive Whiteboard Activities)

These ready-to-use lessons engage students, the timesaving activities included in the book and CD teach phonics, sight words, sentence structure, sequencing, spelling, and more.

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Online preschool to kindergarten curriculum
ABC Mouse is an online curriculum geared to young children. It costs less than $10 per month.

Your child can try out the free sample content.
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