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Software for Children

Things to Keep in Mind

The two-pronged nature of educational software can make it difficult for parents without much experience in the market to know where to look and what to buy. Keeping these tips in mind may help ease the decision ... * Know your child's educational limits. You certainly don't want to perplex your six year old with a copy of Educational Games There are educational games geared to every educational software from children's literacy to grown-up economics. The educational gaming market offers familiar and friendly faces like Mario and Mickey Mouse to help get your kids' excited about learning.  The Mia series and the Ollo games have built franchises around complex storylines that contain loads of educational content. For teenagers, more formal presentation is available, but more successful than that are subversive games that teach kids without them even knowing it. Some simulation games accomplish this goal nicely.

Educational Consoles

Certain developers felt that the specifications and design of computers were too limiting and have since designed home consoles catering specifically to educational programs and software. The machines are designed specifically for use by children and often abandon the traditional mouse/keyboard input setup in favor of more interactive interfaces. These consoles also have their own games. Though educational consoles have limited capabilities, some parents swear by their results. !