Software Description :
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. Amagazine is looking for some dogs to feature in their next issue, and Clifford, T-Bone and Cleowant to make a big impression. So they go about Birdwell Island helping their neighbors, earningscrapbook pictures for each completed activity. In one, they classify and sort trash in therecycling center. In another, they fix a broken playground slide by putting a series of numbersin order. Most of the games have multiple levels and offer educational experiences that go beyondthe standard colors, letters and shapes. There are a few weaknesses to note. The sorting gamethrows too many variables at children in the early levels, the poster maker won't let you reverseyour 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 changelevels at any time, and a child's progress is kept with a special photo album. While it's notthe most exciting Clifford title (we're partial to Clifford Reading), this is a very nice additionto any school or home software library. You'll want to be on hand to help, however. |
