Educational Software Cooperative 4/Educational Software Cooperative 4.iso/sclmom62/software.doc

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1.  School-Mom PLUS Version 6.2 (for DOS)
School-Mom Plus has multiple levels of instruction for math, English,
art, music, alphabet, spelling and telling time.  It also has a multiple-
choice exam generator with some exams already provided.

The art option has a very nice coloring book option that allows you to
create your own pictures, store them for later use, and color them with a
large selection of colors.  Use the other options to generate beautiful
screen art.

The English section will teach your child all about sentence structure and
subject-verb agreement.  It has 4 options.  You won't believe how easy it
is to use and how much fun your child will have learning this subject.

The math section has multiple level instruction for addition, subtraction,
multiplication, division, fractions, and basic algebra.  It also has arcade
style games.  This large math section provides most of the tools you
need to take your child from kindergarten to 6th grade level in math.

Use the Music option to write and edit music, then store your tunes for
later use.  Some tunes are already provided.

Use the spelling option to practice your spelling homework.  Enter your
own words or use the large files of existing words.  Maximum word size
is 16 characters.  Features large graphical characters.  Also, if you have
a SoundBlaster, the words are spelled for you with real human voice!
You can also record your own word files so School-Mom will pronounce
the words before your child is required to spell them.

Young children can use the Telling Time option to learn how to read a
clock.  Start with on-the-hour times and progress to more difficult times.
The digital time is also shown.

Want to teach geography, history, science or social studies?  Use the
multiple-choice exam generator.  This version of School-Mom comes
with  50 exams already written but you can write your own.

School-Mom is widely considered to be the most comprehensive
educational software ever written.  Recommended for ages 4 to 14.
With this colorful software you can learn and have fun at the same time.

Requires a hard disk, VGA+, DOS 2.1+, 640k memory, and a mouse.  If
you have a Soundblaster, School-Mom will talk with real human voice.
By Motes Educational Software. ($25)

2.   School-Mom for Windows, Volume 1 (ColorBook)
ColorBook for Windows is the first in a series of Windows educational
products from MES.  The goal of this effort is to produce software that
will take your child from his/her first introduction to a computer to
college-level concepts.  ColorBook for Windows is the first program in
this series.

The purpose of ColorBook for Windows is to introduce your pre-
schoolers to computers.  The skills learned at this stage are primarily
mouse skills such as pointing and clicking.  These are skills which are
inherently difficult to learn and require eye, hand and finger coordination.
To help your child in this endeavor ColorBook is designed with large,
easy-to-locate mouse cursors which indicate function.  Each mouse
action is accompanied by prompt visual and aural recognition of events
for instant feedback.  In ColorBook, the only new concept introduced to
your child is be the mouse.

In addition to the educational benefits, ColorBook for Windows also
removes the dangers of a traditional paper coloring book by eliminating
the crayons.  We all know these usually end up coloring much more than
just the coloring book!  For the old-fashioned at heart ColorBook for
Windows has the capability of printing uncolored pictures which the child
may then color using crayons.

To counter the dangers of having a child use the computer on which
may reside important information and documents, ColorBook for
Windows possess a feature called Kid Mode.  When this mode is
activated (the default) ColorBook may not be minimized or exited.  In
effect, ColorBook takes over the Windows display for itself while not
affecting programs running in the background.

ColorBook is designed as a complete Windows application and supports
CUT, COPY and PASTE of bitmaps in device dependent and device
independent format.  ColorBook supports reading and writing bitmap
files in compressed (the default) and uncompressed format (to be
compatible with Windows PaintBrush).  ColorBook for Windows can print
the colored picture in full color if a color printer is available to Windows,
otherwise the image will be printed in black and white.  With ColorBook
you can also create your own pictures using straight lines, freehand,
boxes, circles, ovals and text.  An erase capability is also available.  As
you can see its a full-featured program.

Requires Windows 3.1 or later version.  By Motes Educational Software.
($10)

3.   Additional albums/coloring books for Windows ColorBook
We currently have two more books or albums with 40 pictures each.
Book #1 is similar to the book that comes with ColorBook and was drawn
by the same artist.  Book #2 has an ancient Egyptian theme and was
drawn by a different artist.  You may purchase these first two additional
books for only $10.  Future books will be $10 each.

4.   School-Mom for Windows Volume 2 (Spell)
This is a great spelling program that allows you to enter not only words
but voice files, picture files, and definition files to accompany the words.
The words are shown on the screen with a pre-selected number of letters
missing.  You must select the missing letters.  You can use the keyboard
to select the missing letters or you can use the mouse to drag and drop
then into place.  If  want, it will also spell the words for you and
pronounce the words.  You can even use this program to teach your
child to read!

Requires Windows 3.1 or later version.  By Motes Educational Software.
($10)

5.  Spelling word lists for Windows Spell
These are word files categorized by grade level.  Each list contains not
just the words but also definition files and sound files.  Just copy these
DLL files into your Spell directory and Spell will automatically recognize
the files and allow you to use them.  The first grade word list contains
approximately 90 words.  Grade 2 contains approximately 300 words.
You may purchase these first two word lists for only $10.  We are
working on grades 3 through 8.  These higher grade levels will be sold
for $10 each.   On the order form just specify the grade level or levels
you want.

6.   School-Mom for Windows Volume 3 (Elementary Math)
You and your children will really like what we've done with this math
program.  You don't already have to know how to add or subtract to start
learning with this one.  It steps you through the process and gives you
hints if you ask for them.  It has multiple levels all the way up to
decimals.

This program is very easy to use.  Just use the mouse to drag the
correct number to the proper location.   Apples are used to show actual
quantities as you solve the problems.  And, when you finish a problem
correctly you get an animation as a reward.

Requires Windows 3.1 or later version.  By Motes Educational Software.
($10)

7.   Jurassic Spelling for DOS Version 3.0
This is another VGA spelling program similar to the spelling option in
School-Mom except it comes with a dinosaur visual subject file.  Use the
it to practice your spelling homework.  Enter your own words or use the
large files of existing words.  Maximum word size is 16 characters.
Features large graphical characters and colorful pictures as rewards
which are also educational.

This program requires a hard drive, at least 512K RAM, and VGA.  It
supports your SoundBlaster if you have one.  By Motes Educational
Software and DareWare, Inc.  ($19, or $29 to get additional subject files)

8.   Snakes and Ladders
This version of Snakes and Ladders is based on the traditional board
game, but we have added some simple sums to get kid's brains working.
Besides being just another game it helps young children learn to count
up to 100 in steps of 1 to 6.  It's easy - just count from the square you
are on, the number thrown on the dice.  At the end of the game there is
a score of how well you have done.  You can play against the computer
or a friend and if you just want to play for fun you also
have the option of switching the sums off.

Requires DOS 3.3 or later, EGA+ graphics, and 640K RAM.  By SoftSell
but distributed in the US by Motes Educational Software. ($20)

9.   ESC CD-ROM
The Educational Software Cooperative (ESC), which is a group of
educational shareware authors, has produced a CD-ROM with 150
fantastic educational shareware programs on it.  These programs are not
compressed and most can be run directly from the CD.  Some will have
to be copied to your hard drive first. (Only $19)

10.   Math Explorer Series for DOS
This series of math games actually teaches math with clever, high
quality color animation.  Students learn math concepts, not just number
facts.  Topics ranging from counting through division are taught as the
students catch and move numbers or objects around the screen with the
mouse.  Sets of objects are used to introduce the math concepts
including regrouping.  Multi-digit addition and subtraction are taught in
the traditional one's-column, 10's-column, etc. manner used in schools.
Problems are solved in the same column-by-column manner in the
practice games.  Formerly, computer programs required students to add
multi-digit numbers in their head and then type in the number from left to
right.

Each program consists of a series of games to introduce new concepts
or practice learned skills.  Each game has it's own individual help
screen.  Since all interaction can be done through the mouse, the
students do not need to look from the screen to the keyboard and back
each time a question must be answered.  All of these games were play-
tested with students, parents, and teachers to make sure they were easy
to learn and fun to play.  The speed of the moving objects and the
difficulty of the questions can be varied independently.

EGA, DOS 2.1 and 512k memory is required for all three programs.  By
First Magnitude.

Math 1 -- Number meaning, Counting, Addition, and Subtraction to 10 (7
games)  ($15)
Math 2 -- Place value, Addition, and Subtraction with and without
regrouping to 1999 (7 games)  ($15)
Math 3 -- Single digit Multiplication and Division with and without
remainders (6 games)  ($15)

If you purchase all three of these programs in the Math Explorer Series,
you may get them for only $25.

11. Beat the Bomb (Timed Math Drill Program) for DOS
Race against a clock, a bomb, or a frog, or build castles with correct
answers in this timed math drill program.  Many options, including the
ability to change the number of problems, missing factors, etc.  Sound,
clock, and animation can be turned on or off.  Setups and high scores
are saved.  Fast animated graphics add to the fun.  Includes addition,
subtraction, multiplication, division, and a combined mode.  Requires
EGA, DOS 2.1+, and 512k memory.  By First Magnitude. ($15)

If you purchase all three of the programs in the Math Explorer Series,
plus Beat the Bomb, you may get them for only $30.

12. Quizzy v1.01 for Windows
This is a fun quiz program and exam generator.  No one can resist
having a shot of this quiz game!  It includes an option for creating your
own questions.  Great for education, fun or entertainment.  Next time
you have a party create some questions that will amuse your friends!
Ideal for young or old.  It comes with a large file of trivia questions but
you can create your own quizzes.

By JKS Development, ($15)

13. Handy v1.12 for Windows
This program is essential for Windows users! Over 30 utilities and
games including Typing Tutor, Unit Conversions, Check book totaller,
Font Utilities, Graphic Utilities and Arty Fun, 7000 Year Calendar,  World
Clock, Timer, Logger, Lottery Utils & Games (6/49), US State Code
look-up, Element Table, Hi-Lo Game, SkillStop Game, Mouse Trainers,
Simon Says Game, Secret Store, and lots more.  A real "must have"!

By JKS Development, ($34)

14. ESP (Early Spanish educational program for sound boards) for DOS
Early Spanish is the first bilingual package (English & Spanish) for
children age 1 through 14. This package will teach your child how to
speak Spanish. The English speech will gradually fade into all Spanish
speech and your child will start to memorize Spanish words and
numbers while they learn basic mathematics. Early Spanish is a
fabulous talking teacher with real human speech that helps children
learn how to say numbers, count, remember phone numbers, add,
subtract, and much more.  Early Spanish allows parents and teachers to
record their own voice and use the new voice to teach their children and
students. You can record any language into this package.  Lead your
child into the next century with this package.  System Requirements:
512K memory, hard drive, EGA/VGA graphic and a SoundBlaster or
100% compatible sound board.  A PC speaker version is available.  By
DareWare, Inc. ($29)

15. TALKING SPANISH For Sound Boards and DOS
Learning to talk, read, write and how to spell in Spanish will provide lots
of enjoyment with this interactive talking program.  Talking Spanish will
teach young children how to say and pronounce correctly early words
(hola, mama, por favor, gracias, etc.).  Talking Spanish will teach
preschoolers how to say and understand the letters of the Spanish
alphabet, how to find these letters on the keyboard and how to recognize
the letters in commonly spoken Spanish words.  This program has
positive reinforcement.  When a question is answered correctly, Talking
Spanish will say excelente, muy bien, magnifico or fantastico.  The high-
resolution graphics are designed to bring out the child's creativity by
using kaleidoscopes and collages (the child will recognize various
objects, letters and words hidden in the graphics).  Talking Spanish is
the first educational package that allows parents and teachers to record
their own voices and use them in this package to teach their children
and students.  This is a breakthrough in educational software.  Lead your
child into the next century with this new bilingual package.  Requires
512K memory, hard drive, EGA/VGA graphic and a SoundBlaster or
100% compatible.  By DareWare, Inc. ($29)

16. TALKING TEACHER for Sound Boards and DOS
Learning to talk, read, write and how to spell is lots of fun with this
interactive talking program.  Talking Teacher will teach young children
how to say early words (hi, mama, dada, I love you, drink, please, thank
you, up, bye, etc.) and how to interact with a computer.  Talking Teacher
will teach preschoolers the ABC song, how to say and understand the
alphabet, how to find letters on the keyboard and how to recognize the
letters in words.  Talking Teacher will teach and test grades 1-12 on their
weekly spelling words.  You can change the spelling words to match
your child's weekly words.  Easy Draw teaches the child how to use the
mouse and be creativity.  This program has positive reinforcement.
When a question is answered correctly Talking Teacher will say way to
go, super duper, excellent, etc.  The high-resolution graphics are
designed to bring out the child's creativity by using kaleidoscopes and
collages (your child will recognize various objects, letters and words
hidden in the graphics).  Talking Teacher is the first educational package
that allows parents and teachers to record their own voice and use it to
teach their children and students.  This is a breakthrough in educational
software.  Lead your child into the next century with this package.

Requires 512K memory, hard drive, EGA/VGA  graphic and a
SoundBlaster or 100% compatible.  By DareWare, Inc. ($29)

The following products are hardcopy books:

17. The Home School Manual
A practical book about: deciding for or against home schooling, knowing
how to teach various topics and levels (preschool to high school and
special needs children), and keeping it legal.  Written from a Christian
perspective, but appreciated as well by many parents who home school
for other reasons.  The large reference section includes home school
organizations and services, product reviews, and much more.  55
chapters, 26 appendices, and planning forms to copy, in 511 pages, 8
1/2 X 11 inches.  5th edition by Theodore E. Wade, Jr., Ph.D. and 38
other contributors. ($19.95)

18.  Science Activities for Christian Children
Activities for children 5 to 12.  Emphasizing the process skills of
observing, measuring, classifying, communicating, using numbers,
inferring, and predicting.

Spiritual lessons suggested for each activity plus Bible references which
lead to more ties with life principles.  An index provides cross references
for matching activities with specific science topics.

Here are titles of some of the 89 activities: Find Your Rock, String-and-
Can Telephone, Find the Largest, Filtering, Constellations (Star
Patterns) in a Box, Weather Check, Floating Boats, Effects of Inertia,
Vibrating String, Making Colors, Percentage Germination.

127 pages by Clifton Keller and Jeanette Appel. ($6.50)