LSD Docs/LSD Docs.iso/FILEZ/loondo05.dms/loondo05.adf/Playdays.doc.pp/Playdays.doc

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as this may further discourage them, but encourage them to try again, but only
if they want to.

Insert the disk and switch on the computer.

IBM PC and compatibles:- Use a mouse or the cursor keys and space.

C64/Amstrad/Spectrum:- Use a joystick or the cursors keys and space.
Abilities encouraged. ................... Observation, spelling and word

                                 PLAYDAYS
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side 2.
Press SHIFT and RUN STOP together. when requested, rewind to the beginning of
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A performance table is displayed at the end of a series of "games". This shows
button or the spacebar.
ing embarrassed or discouraged. Children often continue to tackle difficult

When all the words have been used, incorrectly placed words are returned to
tant to respond properly to a poor performance. Never tell a child off for
animations involving various Playday characters. Poor performances are ackno-
IBM PC and compatibles:
A large picture is covered apart from a small window that slowly moves back
A large picture is displayed. It is split into nine blocks which are then mov-

Spectrum 48K:
to become familiar with them. If a theme is available for the letter, then
If your child is not used to using a computer it is sensible to give them some
6. SPELLING
well as having to think more quickly.
Abilities encouraged.  .................. Counting, coordination, spelling,
The Playdays program has been designed to be easy enough for children to use
the animationsand listening to the sound effects.
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selects a number. Three tries are allowed before the answer is given.
Children will recognise the familiar WHY BIRD character from the Playdays
bottom of the screen. The child selects a word and the picture it belongs.
to the end of side 2, rewind and restart the tape.
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                      TYPED BY: THE GOD THAT FAILED
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the answer is given.
turn. Why Bird is harder to beat at the harder levels.
Why Bird X or square to where they want to put their cross when it is their
The child plays Why Bird at noughts and crosses. The child moves the small
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Abilities encouraged.  ................... Logic and reasoning.

of side 2.

Children often look upon their computer as a friend that is always on their

LOADING INSTRUCTIONS
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Amiga:
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USING THE PROGRAM
rules such as no drinks or food near the computer, clean hands and fingers, no
touching of power supplies or switches and no touching of tapes or discs. It
It is better to think of positive and friendly things to say such as "It was
Speeding up the program
Through out the program, pauses exist to enable enough time for young children
to appreciate what is displayed. For the benifit of older children, many of
Switch on the computer and wait for the disk prompt before inserting the disk.

ing of side 2.
side no matter what they do. A child can make numerous mistakes without feel-
problems on a computer, eventually getting them right, where as they may qui-
ckly give up when wotking with an adult.

Ten of these "games" use over 250 words and pictures that have been divided
into groups based on the alphabet. All but one of the "games" have a diffic-
ulty level. This is set at the start and is then automatically adjusted accor-
ding to your childs perfomance.

The computer chooses the set of "games" used each time, making sure that
easier "games" are played first, and that a different set of "games" is played
1. MATCHING
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Several pictures appear with their words shown in a different order near the
the bottom of the screen for the child to reply.
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ST/AMIGA:
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Ensure disk 2 is in the drive before selecting a letter.

Abilities encouraged.  ...................  Observation, colour and shape
Switch on and press ENTER on loader. When requested, rewind to the beginning
ABOUT PLAYDAYS
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ing fire. If the child gets stuck, help is given by moving some of the blocks
GENERAL NOTES FOR PARENTS
Move the highlight onto a letter or number and press fire, space or the left
the first few letters of the word already in place. Three tries are allowed
wledged, but not dwelt on or punished. After three un successful tries, the
child is always given the answer.
the next time which helps maintain interest. Throughout the program, animatio-
.) A series of "games" using these words and pictures are then played. (See-
The child then spells the word.
first time the program is used.

child is allowed three goes at completing the picture. After the third go, the
by themselves, though it is advisable to give them help when they use the
program for the first time.
Two pictures appear. If they match, the child should press fire before new
                                            recognition.
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Type LOAD"" and press ENTER. when requested, rewind to the beginning of side 2
Spectrum 128K:


they are shown where the treasure is depends on the level.
Abilities encouraged.  ...................  Logic and reasoning.
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Abilities encouraged.  .................. Coordination and word recognition.

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ed again, but with one missing. On easy levels, the child selects a word from
C64/Amstrad/Spectrum
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The six letters available are displayed. If you wish to use one of the set
select YES, you will then be able to choose the letter you want.

2. TREASURE




Once the program has loaded (see loading) your child is encouraged to enter

The program contains 13 separate "games" that are described later in this text
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3. ODD ONE OUT
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Four words or pictures are displayed. The child selects the one they thinh is
the odd one out. The child has up to three tries before the answer and the
3. SHAPES AND COLOURS
To use a letter not displayed, select NO and start the tape. If the tape runs
A letter is then chosen (see choosing letters). If the chosen letter is X,
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                                 FOR LSD

the pauses can be shortened by pressing fire, the left mouse button or the
8. DOT TO DOT
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ed around. The child is asked to move the blocks back to their correct posit-
Load MSDOS. Insert disk into drive A and enter PLAYDAYS.
Abilities encouraged.  .................. Counting.

5. WHAT'S GONE
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spacebar.

In colour matching, the child is asked if two colours are the same. In shape

A series of numbered dots are displayed. As the child selects each dot in turn
their name. This is done by choosing letters on a screen with a joystick,
mouse or cursor keys (see controls). In this way your child is not confused
by the odd arrangement of capital letters on traditional keyboards.

The initial difficulty level is selected in a similar way. This difficulty
level will be adjusted to your childs performance during the program. In
order not to discourage it may be advisable to set this to a low level the
three X "games" are played (see X "games). For the other letters, five or six
to their correct position. To complete the task, the child is asked what it is
A single picture appears and the child is asked what it is. The child then

C64:
pictures or words beginning with the letter are displayed to allow your child
these pictures and words are also displayed. (Some themes do not have pictures
Several pictures or words are displayed. A short time later, they are display-
a list to indicate what is missing. On harder levels the word has to be spelt
by picking letters from the alphabet. Three tries are allowed before the answ-
er is given.
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by moving the small Why Bird X or square onto the block to be moved and press-
by spelling the word.
Abilities encouraged.  .................. Coordination, observation, logic,
a line appears joining this dot with the last one to create a picture. The
correct picture appears. To complete the task, the child is asked what it is.
                                          and picture and word recognition.

and forth revealing only part or the picture at a time. The child is asked to
guess what the picture is by spelling the word. Three tries are allowed before
                                          recognition.
9. SLIDING PUZZLE
ions. A block can only be moved up, down, left or right into a vacant position
                                          problem solving and spelling.

10. RHYME
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spells the word from a selection of letters. On easy levels, only letters that
An original rhyme based on the theme for that letter is displayed as Why Bird
slowly reads it. Parents would be expected to help read the rhyme with Why
Bird.
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Abilities encouraged.  .................. Coordination and word recognition.
is probably best with young children to load the program for them so that they
do not need to touch the disc or tape.
Abilities encouraged.  .................. Reasoning and word recognition.

4. COUNTING
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program, giving messages and expressive animations of praise and encouragement
matching the child is asked if two shapes are the same shape. At harder levels
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are in the word are used. Extra help is given at the easiest level by having
played have no score.
Children rarely get things wrong on purpose since they feel good when doing
well, but can feel rejected when failing. Try not to draw attention to errors
ns and sound effects also maintain interest and will encourage your child.
them to start with, though most children will realise what to do by watching
Amstrad 464/6128:
Abilities encouraged.  .................. Spelling and word recognition.

Press CONTROL and small ENTER together. When requested, rewind to the beginn-
2. SNAP

reason is giving.
Several identical pictures appear. The child is asked how many there are and
Abilities encouraged.  .................. Observation, memory, spelling and
                                          word recognition.
7. MOVING WINDOW


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normal "games").

the level achieved at each "game", and a percentage score. "Games" not yet

After the performance table, the child can select a new letter, and go through
a different series of "games".
to view. Children will see and be encouraged by their progress as well.

Selecting pictures, blocks, dots and words
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mouse button. If a wrong letter is selected, move the highlight onto RUB OUT
and press fire, the left mouse button or the spacebar. When you are happy
with your answer, move the highlight onto (The tick sign) and press fire,
the left mouse button or the spacebar.

before the answer is given.
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Abilities encouraged.  .................. Reading.

All the way through the program, success is rewarded with cheerful tunes and

                             THE 10 NORMAL "GAMES"
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                              THE THREE X "GAMES"
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At the end of a series of games, a performance table is displayed for parents

                                                      End

1. NOUGHT AND CROSSES
A treasure island appears with a grid. The child is asked to find the treasure


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by moving a small X or square to where they think it is. For each guess they
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Selecting yes or no
are told whether they are hot, warm or cold. The number of goes allowed before
television series. She is used as a friendly guide and tutor through out the

the shapes vary in size and may be rotated.

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Move the highlight left or right onto yes or no and press fire, the left mouse
CHOOSING LETTERS
                      .:::/   Œ_Œ____   \/   /   /\:::.
CONTROLS
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ST/AMIGA:- Use a mouse or joystick.
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Welcome to the PLAYDAYS educational package for children aged 3 to 8 years old
This package has been carefully designed to give children a friendly, familiar
and enjoyable environment in which to develop a wide range of essential skills
Playdays makes learning fun.

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Children learn more readily when they are doing a wide range of things that
they enjoy in situations that they feel comfortable. Children who are forced
to learn, are likely to learn little and become bored and resentful. It is
better to let them "play" and learn at there own pace and to be allowed to
nearly right" or "Never mind" or "Do you want to try again?" rather than
"Thats wrong" or "Do it again!".
Don't worry if your child gets things wrong, we all learn from making mistakes
as appropriate. Young children may have to have these simple messages read to
stop when they want to.

Praising success is important and helpful to a child, but it is equally impor-
getting something wrong and don't force a child to keep trying again and again