October 2008 Notable Toys — Software

PREMIER is a powerful and versatile version of Piano Wizard. Designed to help anyone learn to play the piano, and also includes a keyboard allowing for learning and playing anywhere. PREMIER includes Easy Mode and Jam Mode, as well as many other features and challenges.  PREMIER comes with 200 songs, and gives players unlimited access to thousands of additional songs, allowing players to learn songs they want to play. This bundle contains the PREMIER software (compatible with Mac and PC), keyboard, a USB cable to connect the keyboard to the computer, and color-coded, removable, and washable stickers to mark the keys on the keyboard for faster learning.

PREMIER is a powerful and versatile version of Piano Wizard. Designed to help anyone learn to play the piano, and also includes a keyboard allowing for learning and playing anywhere. PREMIER includes Easy Mode and Jam Mode, as well as many other features and challenges.  PREMIER comes with 200 songs, and gives players unlimited access to thousands of additional songs, allowing players to learn songs they want to play. This package contains the PREMIER software (compatible with Mac and PC), Suzuki keyboard, a USB cable to connect the keyboard to the computer, and color-coded, removable, and washable stickers to mark the keys on the keyboard for faster learning.

PREMIER is a powerful and versatile version of Piano Wizard. Designed to help anyone learn to play the piano, and also includes a keyboard allowing for learning and playing anywhere. PREMIER includes Easy Mode and Jam Mode, as well as many other features and challenges.  PREMIER comes with 200 songs, and gives players unlimited access to thousands of additional songs, allowing players to learn songs they want to play. This bundle contains the PREMIER software (compatible with Mac and PC), keyboard, a USB cable to connect the keyboard to the computer, and color-coded, removable, and washable stickers to mark the keys on the keyboard for faster learning.

Learning multiplication facts and related lessons is now a truly exciting game. Students begin at the appropriate level: beginning, intermediate or advanced. There is a practice section to work on specific multiplication problems. Then the student builds skills while playing challenging games such as; baseball, long jump, basketball or bowling. Each of these games has 11 levels of play.

Designed for students of all ages who need to develop or review basic Language Arts and Reading Comprehension skills. The course features Sports-inspired “Coach” led tutorials, Learn the Words sessions, and adrenaline-charged, fun-filled games to make learning a true journey. Students will master syllables, spelling, word families, and the entire range of topics. Winner of Computers for Youth Family Learning Software Award 2008.

Beginning reading and math builds the foundation for success with this content-packed interactive program. Includes 11 sing-a-long songs and 15 two-level activities to teach children letter names, numbers, phonics, basic addition and more. The Super Star System gives students an incentive to repeat an activity until a gold star is awarded. Winner of a National Parenting Center Seal of Approval

The third and final installment of this music education series. With seven new composer characters making an appearance, this title takes music learning to a whole new level. Features another year of new lessons, activities, songs, and games. Completing the Children’s Music Journey Series in the home, studio or classroom will ensure your child has fun learning the language of music, leaving them with an interest and talent they can enjoy. Piano skill levels 3A, 3B, 3C. Assessment Included.  Concepts learned: Sharps, flats, naturals, Notations, Moving hand positions, Key signatures, Intervals of 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th, and more.

Volume 2 of Children’s Music Journey software series is packed with more of everything such as new activities, songs, games and famous composer ‘teachers’. New, fun and exciting games such as Guitar Girl, Metronome Soup, Dueling Musicians, Build a Song and others keep kids on the edge of their seat throughout the program. Parents increase their child's musical knowledge and playing skills within this entertaining and comprehensive second year program. Piano skill levels 2A, 2B, 2C. Assessment Included. Concepts learned: Dotted half notes, Grand staff, treble & bass clef, Time signatures, bar lines, tempo, and more.

Kids are invited to JumpStart Town! Inside awaits a colorful, musical place where there are exciting games, swimming, sliding and more, all contained in a safe 3D virtual world. While kids explore the land, JumpStart friends will provide encouragement and directions. Games incorporate the use of letter, number, shape and color skills so kids are learning while they play.

Grizzly McGuffin is a Camp JumpStart legend. Kids are invited to discover why as they explore an endless 3D virtual world. With over 30 games, activities and missions, new friends to meet and new lands to discover, JumpStart will inspire kids’ minds through unique adventure-based learning.

Someone or something is causing trouble in JumpStart Town. Frankie and the rest of the JumpStart gang are waiting for kids to come and figure out who or what it is and help fix the crazy mess. Kids play over 40 exciting games and endlessly explore an ever changing self contained virtual world.

Calling all heroes! The color is disappearing from Camp JumpStart and no one can figure out why. Frankie and the other JumpStart friends are asking kids to explore the 3D virtual world to find and stop the mysterious villain. While on the hunt, kids will get to play over 45 activities, games and missions and use brain power to solve challenges.