Language Arts: Primary-Level Software and CD-ROMs
http://www.springfield.k12.il.us/LassoLite/Lasso.acgi
Keyword: early childhood computer games skills alphabet reading literacy
*Title: Bailey's Book House
Series:
Format: Software
Order No: M0135
Level: P SpEd
Subject: Language Arts & Literature
Description: A multisensory learning environment designed to develop emergent literacy skills. "Talking words" encourages children to follow left-to-right as each word is spoken within the context of a complete sentence. Requires: Hard disk with 8MB free space, System 6.0.7 with 2MB RAM or better, System 7.0 with 4MB RAM.
Keyword: writing skills storytelling
Title: Flood, the Bad Guy
Subtitle:
Series: Reading Magic Library, Plus
Format: Software
Order No: M0068
Level: P
Subject: Language Arts & Literature
Description: Reading Magic Library is an interactive storybook that brings new dimensions to storytelling. It lets you and your students step into the shoes of lovable heroes, choosing what will happen along the way. There are three ways you can use Reading Magic with your students: Read Mode, Write Mode, Record Mode. Requires: Mac
Keyword: Children's literature fairy tales folklore writing skills storytelling
Title: Gingerbread Man, The
Series: Interactive Storybook
Format: Software
Order No: M0131
Level: P
Subject: Language Arts & Literature
Description: Interactive software that provides the child with a wealth of information designed to enrich and reward the Language Arts experience. By using their imaginations, children in grades K-3 can create different ways for the story to be told, and can play word games adjusted to their skill levels. Requires: 2MB RAM,
System 6.0.5, hard drive.
Keyword: fairy tales writing skills
Title: Jack & the Beanstalk
Series: Reading Magic Library, Plus
Format: SOFTWARE
Order No: M0067
Level: P
Subject: Language Arts & Literature
Description: Reading Magic Library is an interactive storybook that brings new dimensions to storytelling. It lets you and your students step into the shoes of lovable heroes, choosing what will happen along the way. There are three ways you can use Reading Magic with your students: Read Mode, Write Mode, Record Mode. Requires: Mac
Keyword: nursery rhymes storytelling skills
Title: Lost Treasures of Zabidonia, The
Series: Storybook Theatre
Format: Software
Order No: M0129
Level: P
Subject: Language Arts & Literature
Description: Student's prior knowledge of nursery rhymes will come in handy as they help Great Doofindem search for the Lost Treasures of Zabidonia. For use with Storybook Theatre. Requires: System 6.0.7 with 2MB RAM or System 7.0 with 4MB RAM, MAC LC or II series.
Keyword: writing skills storytelling
Title: Mr. Murphy's Chowder
Series: Storybook Theatre
Format: Software
Order No: M0130
Level: P
Subject: Language Arts & Literature
Description: Welcome to Mr. Murphy's kitchen. First, you'll help him create his specialty, then you can cook up some storybooks of your own. Join Mr. Murphy and his assistants cook up their famous soup. Anything goes in this concoction, as long as it rhymes. For use with Storybook Theatre. Requires: System 6.0.7 with 2MB
RAM or System 7.0 with 4MB RAM, MAC LC or II series.
Keyword: writing skills
Title: Picture Book
Series:
Format: Software
Order No: M0115
Level: P
Subject: Language Arts & Literature
Description: Encourages and develops young students writing skills by helping children create their own picture story book. The structure of each page is predefined, with up to two pictures on the left side and the right side holding several lines of text. Children may type in the words, or select them from a teacher-defined word bank. Each page of the picture book can be spoken by the computer. Requires: 1MB RAM, hard drive, System 6.0.5, HyperCard 2.0.2, MacinTalk 2.0, Avant Garde font.
Keyword: storytelling skills
Title: Storybook Theatre
Series:
Format: Software
Order No: M0128
Level: P
Subject: Language Arts & Literature
Description: An enhanced word processing and story making environment. Provides a visual and verbal playground for kindergarten through fourth grade students to help them develop and enjoy emerging language skills. Integrated and cooperative learning activities that include story telling, plays, discussions, and art projects. Requires: Mac.
District 186 - IRC Database
Language Arts: Primary-Level CD-ROM
http://www.springfield.k12.il.us/LassoLite/Lasso.acgi
Keyword: children's literature Robert munsch
*Title: Mud Puddle
Subtitle:
Series: Discis Books
Format: CD-ROM
Order No: C8007
Level: P
Subject: Language Arts & Literature
Description: Meet a walking mud puddle and see how it continually ambushes one little girl in "Mud Puddle" by Robert Munsch. You can ask the computer to "read" your favorite passages, to explain or pronounce unfamiliar words, and even to identify objects in the accompanying pictures.
Keyword: children's literature ted plantos baseball
*Title: Heather Hits Her First Home Run
Subtitle:
Series: Discis Books
Format: CD-ROM
Order No: C8008
Level: P
Subject: Language Arts & Literature
Description: The bases are loaded, her friend Jeffrey is on third, and everyone's calling for a home run as she steps up to bat! This story, based on the book by Ted Plantos, is about how children feel in life's crucial moments, extolling the virtues of perseverance and team spirit. You can ask the computer to "read" your favorite passages, to explain or pronounce unfamiliar words, and even to identify objects in the illustrations.
Keyword: fairy tales Cinderella
*Title: Cinderella
Subtitle:
Series: Discis Books
Format: CD-ROM
Order No: C8010
Level: P
Subject: Language Arts & Literature
Description: The story of how kind-hearted Cinderella gets the better of her selfish stepsisters is a classic that students will enjoy again and again.You can ask the computer to "read" your favorite passages, to explain or pronounce unfamiliar words, and even to identify objects in the illustrations.
Keyword: children's literature
*Title: Velveteen Rabbit, The
Subtitle: (and other Children's Classics)
Series:
Format: CD-ROM
Order No: C8048
Level: P
Subject: Language Arts & Literature
Description: An exciting, interactive learning experience for young children. This classic story, The Velveteen Rabbit, is beautifully narrated, contains colorful scenes, easy to read text, wonderful music and sound effects. Also features several other popular children's tales, and a collection of children's poems and songs.
Keyword: Writing skills
Title: Storybook Maker
Subtitle:
Series:
Format: CD-ROM
Order No: C8125
Level: P
Subject: Language Arts & Literature
Description: Storybook Maker enables students to use their imaginations to create and print their own stories. Students can choose from eight settings and from hundreds of alphabetically arranged picture cards to create the scenes for their stories. Storybook Maker includes a variety of tools to manipulate the items in story scenes. To listen to their stories, students can use the SAY-IT feature, or record their own voices.
Keyword: folktales african
Title: Imo and the King
Subtitle: An African Folk Tale
Series: Magic Tales
Format: CD-ROM
Order No: C8307
Level: P
Subject: Language Arts & Literature
Description: Based on a classic African folk tale, Imo and the King is the story of a courageous boy named Imo who sets out to become the King's successor. As his adventure unfolds, Imo learns an important life lesson -- all kind acts are rewarded with kindness. Fifteen original songs, 25 minutes of animation, over 500 click-and-explore interactive elements. This CD will also run on Windows computers.
Keyword: folk tales Russian
Title: Baba Yaga and the Magic Geese
Subtitle: A Russian Folk Tale
Series: Magic Tales
Format: CD-ROM
Order No: C8316
Level: P
Subject: Language Arts & Literature
Description: Based on a centuries-old Russian folk tale, Baba Yaga and the Magic Geese is the story of Tasha, a headstrong young girl who embarks on an exciting adventure into an enchanted forest and, along the way, learns the importance of accepting responsibility and keeping promises. Ages 3 to 9. Also runs on Windows 3.1 and Windows 95.
Keyword: children's stories folk tales Ireland Irish
Title: Liam Finds a Story
Subtitle: An Irish Folk Tale
Series: Magic Tales
Format: CD-ROM
Order No: C8417
Level: P
Subject: Language Arts & Literature
Description: Inspired by a centuries-old Irish folk tale, Liam Finds a Story is the tale of a young boy who must search far and wide for an original story in order to save his family from a gluttonous Fairy Witch. Through his adventures, Liam learns the importance of kindness and perseverance, and discovers that his own life is a story worth telling. Ages 3 to 9. Requires: Mac LC575, Performa 575, Quadra, Power Mac or above; System 7.1, 6MB RAM with 3MB free, 256 colors, 13" monitor, 2x CD-ROM drive. Will also run on Windows.
Keyword: children's stories folk tales native american Indian
Title: Sleeping Cub's Test of Courage
Subtitle: A Native American Folk Tale
Series: Magic Tales
Format: CD-ROM
Order No: C8415
Level: P
Subject: Language Arts & Literature
Description: Set on the plains of long ago, Sleeping Cub's Test of Courage is the tale of a young Indian boy and his quest for the vanishing buffalo. To help find the missing buffalo, Sleeping Cub goes in search of the mystical Elk Dogs, and along the way discovers his own courage and bravery. Ages 3 to 9. Requires: Mac LC575, Performa 575, Quadra, Power Mac or above; System 7.1, 6MB RAM with 3MB free, 256 colors, 13" monitor, 2x CD-ROM drive. Will also run on Windows.
Keyword: children's stories folk tales Italian Italy
Title: The Princess and the Crab
Subtitle: An Italian Folk Tale
Series: Magic Tales
Format: CD-ROM
Order No: C8416
Level: P
Subject: Language Arts & Literature
Description: Based on a classic Italian folk tale, The Princess and the Crab is the enchanting story of a beautiful princess who rescues a handsome prince cast under the spell of an evil fairy. To save him, the princess must undergo a series of difficult challenges, and in so doing, learns to overcome her personal fears. Ages 3 to 9. Requires: Mac LC575, Performa 575, Quadra, Power Mac or above; System 7.1, 6MB
RAM with 3MB free, 256 colors, 13" monitor, 2x CD-ROM drive. Will also run on Windows.
*Software/CD-ROM also available in Ridgely's computer lab.
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Updated: June 16, 1998