Reviews 3 software programs for art and music: (1) "Stradiwackius: The Counting Concert," a music program with animated 3-dimensional musical instruments that keep the user's attention while providing activities that develop counting and listening skills; (2) "Music Ace," 24 lessons that teach music fundamentals; and (3)…

Recommends software to help teachers plan curriculum in the areas of comprehensive language arts ("Cornerstone"); writing and information ("Keroppi Day Hopper"); creative writing and imagination ("Imagination Express"); reading ("Jo-Jo's Reading Circus"); math ("Careers in Math: From Architects to Astronauts") and nature ("Eyewitness"). Provides…

Reviews three computer software programs that can enhance children's story writing: (1) Sunbuddy Writer; (2) Sierra's School House; and (3) Snoopy's Campfire Stories. Describes the capabilities and features of each program as well as the possibilities for expansion. (AA)

Reviews computer software programs that focus on mathematics skills for students in kindergarten through grade 12, as well as a mathematics activity book that includes a computer software disc for young children. (BB)

Explains that children have a better sense of environmental awareness and introduces the EarthCare Interactive software that is designed for preschoolers to fourth graders. Briefly describes how to navigate in EarthCare and describes four other software packages: "Job City Literature Connections,""Perfect Landing,""Classroom Occupation," and…

Reviews and provides contact and price information for four software packages designed to help children learn math and science. Packages reviewed are Newton's Apple Multimedia Collection--Physical Sciences; Windows on Math; Tabletop, Jr.; and Brainchild. (JW)

Reviews five computer programs that will give students the chance to start working cooperatively. Evaluates each program, and gives hardware requirements, cost, age range, supplemental materials available, and ordering information. (TM)