My First CD-ROM: Preschool
My First CD-ROM Preschool PC MAC CD kids learn alphabet letters home schooling
Children
Windows/Mac
Dk
1999
CD
$3.48
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This CD contains hours of fun and learning for preschoolers by Dorling Kindersley (DK).
Six activities add up to fun and learning for kids 3-5. Parents can choose levels and change game options to fit their child.
Steer Clear is a fun driving game where children use arrows to steer a truck. Children begin by moving the truck to a pile of sand. As levels progress preschoolers are asked to pick up piles of sand and put them into holes. There are also obstacles to avoid. This activity helps develop spatial awareness and basic computer skills. Children can use the mouse or arrow keys on the keyboard.
Kids complete patterns of pictures in What Comes Next, a fun pattern game. As the level increases the pattern becomes more complex using different pictures and sizes. Pattern recognition is a crucial development skill. This is the perfect activity to enhance recognition and predicting.
Preschoolers follow the smoke trail of a helicopter as it forms letters in Alphabet Pilot. This is a great activity to learn letter recognition and practice letter formation. Kids watch the letter form and then direct the helicopter with their mouse to form the letter again. In harder levels the letters are lower case. Parents choose for the letter name or sound to be spoken.
Bubble Trouble teaches letter sounds. Preschoolers pop the bubbles that contain pictures with the correct beginning letter sound. The letter sounds is pronounced along with the name for each picture. Parents control the level and speed of the game.
Click and Count asks kids to click on pictures and count up to 20. In harder levels kids are asked to choose the correct number after counting. These are bright beautiful pictures just like the DK books. Number Munch is a fun game with a frog. Numbers slide across the screen and kids help a frog catch them with his tongue. Kids quickly learn number recognition with the crazy game. If you are familiar with the Dorling Kindersley (DK) books then you know these graphics are incredible. Real pictures pop off the page holding the interest of even small children. Screens are simple so preschoolers are not overwhelmed or confused.
Along with the activities on the computer there are printable worksheets for enhance skills away from the computer. Parents can check children's progress and set levels to ensure their child is getting the most out of the activities. The parents guide also contains a developmental guide which shows which activities can enhance certain developmental areas.
For Windows (32-bit Systems) / Mac (Power Macintosh: OS 9 or Below) [*Please review compatibility/platform sections in 'What You Get']
Six activities add up to fun and learning for kids 3-5. Parents can choose levels and change game options to fit their child.
Steer Clear is a fun driving game where children use arrows to steer a truck. Children begin by moving the truck to a pile of sand. As levels progress preschoolers are asked to pick up piles of sand and put them into holes. There are also obstacles to avoid. This activity helps develop spatial awareness and basic computer skills. Children can use the mouse or arrow keys on the keyboard.
Kids complete patterns of pictures in What Comes Next, a fun pattern game. As the level increases the pattern becomes more complex using different pictures and sizes. Pattern recognition is a crucial development skill. This is the perfect activity to enhance recognition and predicting.
Preschoolers follow the smoke trail of a helicopter as it forms letters in Alphabet Pilot. This is a great activity to learn letter recognition and practice letter formation. Kids watch the letter form and then direct the helicopter with their mouse to form the letter again. In harder levels the letters are lower case. Parents choose for the letter name or sound to be spoken.
Bubble Trouble teaches letter sounds. Preschoolers pop the bubbles that contain pictures with the correct beginning letter sound. The letter sounds is pronounced along with the name for each picture. Parents control the level and speed of the game.
Click and Count asks kids to click on pictures and count up to 20. In harder levels kids are asked to choose the correct number after counting. These are bright beautiful pictures just like the DK books. Number Munch is a fun game with a frog. Numbers slide across the screen and kids help a frog catch them with his tongue. Kids quickly learn number recognition with the crazy game. If you are familiar with the Dorling Kindersley (DK) books then you know these graphics are incredible. Real pictures pop off the page holding the interest of even small children. Screens are simple so preschoolers are not overwhelmed or confused.
Along with the activities on the computer there are printable worksheets for enhance skills away from the computer. Parents can check children's progress and set levels to ensure their child is getting the most out of the activities. The parents guide also contains a developmental guide which shows which activities can enhance certain developmental areas.
For Windows (32-bit Systems) / Mac (Power Macintosh: OS 9 or Below) [*Please review compatibility/platform sections in 'What You Get']
WHAT YOU GET:
This item is for the original media, and includes only the media (ie. CD, floppy ...) UNLESS specifically stated above and/or in the title. If more than just the media is included, it will state which items are (ie. box, manual, etc ). Items that come in a sleeve refer to a generic CD sleeve (typically white) and will be sent with shipping protection to avoid damage during transit. If available, we will also send the front and/or back CD inserts if in stock. If these are important to you, please message us to verify we have them available to send. Please do not assume items are included other than what's stated. Again, ask questions PRIOR to purchasing if you have any concerns.
IMAGES:
All images/pictures are stock photos and are for reference only, mainly to show the type of game you will be getting. Please read "WHAT YOU GET" for what is included with the media. Screenshots may vary based on your own computer system, video card, monitor, etc.
COMPATIBILITY:
Computers are like people, each one is different. Unlike console games, a computer game may install and work flawlessly on one system but may need adjustments on another. This is due to a variety of factors, mainly the OS platform running, video card you have, drivers, protection software installed, etc. Many times manufacturers release updates to games to fix bugs and add enhancements. We would be happy to help get the game going on your computer, but ultimately compatibility issues are the responsibility of the buyer. We suggest going to Google and searching for the name of the game along with the words "system requirements" to determine if your system is suitable. Ultimately, we are not responsible for software compatibility problems or publisher's errors.
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64-Bit Windows OS Systems:
For 64-bit Operating Systems, older games most likely will NOT work due to 64-bit systems not being able to run 16-bit programming code (most games prior to 2000). For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program.
Macintosh Systems:
For Macintosh programs, most older games will need to be run in Classic Environment if you have a MAC OS X 10.0 - 10.4 version. Please research Google on how to do this, or send us a message for information prior to purchasing. If your MAC OS system doesn't support Classic Environment (ie. MAC OS X 10.5 or Higher OR Intel Macs), you will have to try running it using the free program called SheepShaver, but compatibility is not ensured. Please research prior to purchasing or ask questions.
MEDIA FORMAT:
Please verify you have the required hardware in order to use the specified media (ie. CD, DVD, floppy drives, etc.) If the item comes as a floppy disc, make sure you have either the needed 3.5" floppy drive or the bigger and older 5.25" floppy drive.
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Ask questions PRIOR to purchasing an order to avoid any confusion.
Be patient if there are problems during installation or gameplay. Typically someone else has
already ran into that problem and has listed a solution online. Contact us and we will do our best to help.
Be sure to update your video card drivers and search for updates to the game from the manufacturer.
This item is for the original media, and includes only the media (ie. CD, floppy ...) UNLESS specifically stated above and/or in the title. If more than just the media is included, it will state which items are (ie. box, manual, etc ). Items that come in a sleeve refer to a generic CD sleeve (typically white) and will be sent with shipping protection to avoid damage during transit. If available, we will also send the front and/or back CD inserts if in stock. If these are important to you, please message us to verify we have them available to send. Please do not assume items are included other than what's stated. Again, ask questions PRIOR to purchasing if you have any concerns.
IMAGES:
All images/pictures are stock photos and are for reference only, mainly to show the type of game you will be getting. Please read "WHAT YOU GET" for what is included with the media. Screenshots may vary based on your own computer system, video card, monitor, etc.
COMPATIBILITY:
Computers are like people, each one is different. Unlike console games, a computer game may install and work flawlessly on one system but may need adjustments on another. This is due to a variety of factors, mainly the OS platform running, video card you have, drivers, protection software installed, etc. Many times manufacturers release updates to games to fix bugs and add enhancements. We would be happy to help get the game going on your computer, but ultimately compatibility issues are the responsibility of the buyer. We suggest going to Google and searching for the name of the game along with the words "system requirements" to determine if your system is suitable. Ultimately, we are not responsible for software compatibility problems or publisher's errors.
PLATFORM:
Stated within the auction is what platform the game will work on (ie. Windows, Mac, Linux...) This is a generic statement and specific platform versions (ie. XP, Vista...) will have to be researched by the buyer. Games that came out PRIOR to XP or higher will not specifically state they will work on that release, but only because they came out before those versions were made. Many, if not most, will work on XP or higher with a few quick adjustments. We provide instructions with all items purchased on how to do this adjustment using the Program Compatibility Wizard. If we find out that an item will definately not work on a specific version, we will state it. For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program if the Program Compatibility Wizard does not work.
64-Bit Windows OS Systems:
For 64-bit Operating Systems, older games most likely will NOT work due to 64-bit systems not being able to run 16-bit programming code (most games prior to 2000). For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program.
Macintosh Systems:
For Macintosh programs, most older games will need to be run in Classic Environment if you have a MAC OS X 10.0 - 10.4 version. Please research Google on how to do this, or send us a message for information prior to purchasing. If your MAC OS system doesn't support Classic Environment (ie. MAC OS X 10.5 or Higher OR Intel Macs), you will have to try running it using the free program called SheepShaver, but compatibility is not ensured. Please research prior to purchasing or ask questions.
MEDIA FORMAT:
Please verify you have the required hardware in order to use the specified media (ie. CD, DVD, floppy drives, etc.) If the item comes as a floppy disc, make sure you have either the needed 3.5" floppy drive or the bigger and older 5.25" floppy drive.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A SMOOTH PURCHASE:
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We typically ship all items out within 1-2 business days after payment is received. In regards to the stated shipping and handling, remember that these costs include more than just postage.
International buyers please email/chat with us to determine if you are eligible for shipping of a specific product. If you are, then international buyers not shipping to an address within the U.S. can expect their orders to take anywhere from 5 days to 4 weeks to be received, depending on how fast/well USPS is moving. Additionally, international orders typically have to go through governmental customs, which can delay the arrival process. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying. Customs fees are normally charged by the shipping company or collected when you pick the item up. These fees are not additional shipping charges.
