H.S.Software Reading Packs

"Bumper Pack 1" Ages: 5-11 (Arc/RISC PC)

Click to download a FREE demo of "Firefight"

"Bumper Pack 1" is a value packed compilation of eight games from our best selling "Read-Right-Away" series, and each game covers a specific "phonic" word building skill. Children have great fun playing these games, whilst learning the phonic skills which play a crucial part in the development of their reading and spelling.

Our "Reading Packs" have been highly recommended by a wide range of leading educationalists, including members of the British Dyslexia Association Computer Committee.

These games have all appeared in the Rickitt Educational Media and Acorn User Educational Top 10 charts, and are in daily use in thousands of schools and homes.

"Both Tim and his younger brother Jonathan (aged 7), have had tremendous fun with these programs...they are great fun to play - even Dad has a go when he gets a chance, usually after all the kids are in bed! Their use of graphics is good ... the sound is good ... very entertaining."
- ARCHIVE MAGAZINE

1) "Splashdown" (Word building with simple letter sounds)
In an exciting air-sea battle, up to four players have to type suitable letters to complete
their "word boats" (three letter words with first, second or third letter missing).

2) “Firefight” (Consonant blends: sl,sm,sn,sp,st,sw,bl,br,cl,cr,dr,dw,fl,fl,gr,pl,pr,tr,tw)
A player has to rescue the heroine from the top of a burning building, by choosing
the right letter pairs to bridge the burning holes in the words.

3) "Pyramids" (consonant digraphs: ch,sh,th,wh)
The player has to finish building a pyramid by choosing the correct pairs of letters to complete the word endings set into the side of the pyramid. There is a team of hefty helpers on hand to carry the words into place. Successful completion of the 4 words leads to an exotic Egyptian dance display!

4) "Sploosh" (vowel digraphs: ee,oo,ea,ou,oi,oa,ai)
Each player has a set of 4 diving boards made of words with missing letter pairs. Players use their swimmer to pick a pair of letters, and drop it into an appropriate word. Correct choices lead to exhilarating diving action!

5) "Magic e" (Magic e spelling rule)
Move the "Magic e" on the witch's broomstick over the end of the right word. and help the knight climb up to rescue the damsel in distress.

6) "Break-in" (soft "c" /soft "g" sounds)
Help the policemen find the burglars hiding behind the "soft" letter sounds.There's an amazing dance display at the end if you find them all!

7) "Sortout" (alphabetical sorting of letters and words)
A crane and 2 eager workmen help each player sort a random pile of letters/words into alphabetical order, constructing a building with the letters/words in the process.

8) "Letterbugs" (letter sequences)
Use your "Letterbugs" to uncover the hidden words. You can "look" at a limited number of letters, but guess the rest from the clues and the letters already uncovered.