by Scholastic
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This third program in the Clifford series contains nine multilevel logic, math and reading puzzles. The activities, which vary in quality, are selected by clicking on a map of Birdwell Island. A magazine is looking for some dogs to feature in their next issue, and Clifford, T-Bone and Cleo want to make a big impression. So they go about Birdwell Island helping their neighbors, earning scrapbook pictures for each completed activity. In one, they classify and sort trash in the recycling center. In another, they fix a broken playground slide by putting a series of numbers in order. Most of the games have multiple levels and offer educational experiences that go beyond the standard colors, letters and shapes. There are a few weaknesses to note. The sorting game throws too many variables at children in the early levels, the poster maker won't let you reverse your selections. This is too bad, as this could be a much stronger language experience. Finally, our testers had trouble moving a little dog through a maze. On the upside, it is easy to change levels at any time, and a child's progress is kept with a special photo album. While it's not the most exciting Clifford title (we're partial to Clifford Reading), this is a very nice addition to any school or home software library. You'll want to be on hand to help, however.
Clifford and Pals Make Learning Big Fun!Product InformationA popular magazine is looking for a special community of dogs to feature intheir next issue and Clifford T-Bone and Cleo want to make a big impression!Children develop important skills with Clifford and friends as they travelaround Birdwell Island helping their neighbors and playing fun learningactivities.Once kids complete a scrapbook for the magazine containing snapshots of theirskill-building adventures they enjoy musical celebration at the pier!Skills Learned Word Recognition Sentence Structure Rhyming Counting Addition & Subtraction Critical Thinking Pattern Recognition Logic & Reasoning Classifying & Sorting Cause & Effect Memory & Matching Sound Patterns & Rhythm Creativity Fine Motor SkillsProduct HighlightsClassifying & SortingClifford made a big mess when he accidentally knocked over piles of junk! Helpfix up the alley by sorting the items into the correct bins.Matching & Spatial ReasoningCleo's playground is not complete without a jungle gym. Test your matchingskills as you build fun shapes like a doghouse rocket ship pyramid and more!Word Recognition Sentence Structure & CreativityEmily Elizabeth needs your help making posters. After creating sentence andpicture - make your poster come to life by coloring it adding fun objects andprinting it!Addition & SubtractionBouncing on a trampoline is a fun way to pick fruit! Use your math skills tocollect the correct ingredients for Ms. Carrington's pies.Sound Patterns & RhythmMake your own music with objects you find at the pier. After you complete asong hold tight while Clifford dances to the beat!Counting & Critical ThinkingBuild math skills while you complete the sail on Cleo's new toy boat. Fill ineach column with the correct squares and your favorite dogs will climb on board!Pattern RecognitionClifford Cleo and T-Bone can't wait to try out Cleo's new slide. Solve andcomplete the patte