.com Practice pre-math and problem-solving skills in this activity pack filled with multi-level learning games. Develop logical thinking and deductive reasoning skills, recognize and complete patterns, practice simple mathmatical operations, and explore estimation and prediction. Preschoolers strengthen early math skills as they help Blue win Big Prizes at the Prize Tent. Blue and her friends help strengthen early math skills, including counting and number recognition, simple addition and subtraction operations, shape and pattern recognition, sorting and classifying attributes, prediction and estimation, weights and measurements, sets and subsets, counting and spending money, and number line exploration and navigation. Review Steve, Blue and the other Blue's Clues characters are in their usual good form in this set of six well-designed early math activities. The math practice is found at a Backyard Fair where children play games to earn Blue dollars. These can be spent at the Prize Tent where the pieces kids purchase gradually turn into toys. In one activity, children add and subtract building supplies to make a train ride for the fair. In another, they complete patterns on colorful floats, or sort snacks like cookies and pizza according to specific characteristics, e.g. cheese, no cheese. Each activity has multiple challenge levels that automatically increase in difficulty as the child successfully plays the games. Several of these activities are quite innovative. There's a Mother May I? game in which kids move Blue across a path by counting ropes. Children cleverly practice their color, shape and counting skills in a fun card game. In an ingenious measurement activity, kids place toys on scales to compare their sizes. The program's biggest weaknesses revolve around ease of use and level of responsivity. Kids can easily get from one activity to the other but with each play they have to sit through the instructions for every activity. While testers were generally tolerant of these delays, some of the younger kids (age four) lost interest. Navigation could have been more straightforward in a few of the activities. It was not at first clear how to pay for the toy components in the Prize Tent or where to place the shapes in the float sequencing activity. Games are saved, but the program does not keep specific records of a child's activities. The graphics and sounds are excellent, and the activities are generally solid. The program offers a fun and refreshing set of math and logic activities. Teaches: math, logical thinking, classifying and sequencing objects, counting, number recognition, measurement, early addition, subtraction, money skills Age Range: 3, 4, 5, 6 Copyright © 2000 Children's Software Revue -- From Children's Software Revue® -- "Subscribe Now!"
D**B
My son loves this game!
My 3.5 year old loves this game, he originally played it at school and was very excited when we got it at home. As for the delays in the software (voices, mouse use...), it is true but doesn't seen to bother my son. He played it for almost 2 hours the first day we got it and now I have a hard time getting him off the computer. It is a good value for such a low price.
G**N
Not for a 3 year old
Good game BUT this is not for 3 - 6, it is for 4+. My 3 year old daughter loves all the other "3-6" games we have gotten but this one is a bit hard to use.This game also has a delay in it where if any of the characters are talking the mouse goes away and the child can't control the game. This is on a serious game machine so it is the software not the machine.For slightly older kids I am sure this would be a good game but not for a three year old.My 2 cents worth....
J**R
Loved by my 4-year old
My wife and I purchased a computer for my (then) 3-year old's Christmas present. We also purchased some educational software for him to use, and Blue's Clues 123 Time Activities was one of the titles selected.The software installed easily on his Windows XP-based HP computer. He was up and playing in "no time flat."Game play is intuitive, and his favorite game is a Crazy -8s-based card game that he plays against one of Blue's Clues charming characters, a little bear. All of the games progress in difficulty depending on the child's level of success.After winning or successfully completing a task, the player is given a certain amount of "Blue Dollars," which can be used to buy items at the prize tent. These items are accumulated and are put together (by the computer, not by the child) to form a neat object like a toy boat or toy car.My now 4-year old still enjoys the game, and has experienced a limited amount of frustration. His mom helps to guide him often, and he also helps to guide me through some of the activities!
A**R
Five Stars
kids love it
C**N
dope ass game
this game
M**9
A fun and exciting game for all Blue's Clues fans!!!!
I remember playing this game at my old preschool and at my friends' and cousin's houses when I was growing up. I had a lot of fun with it and played it constantly! As a longtime fan of Blue's Clues, I must say that this game is amazing! Truly feels like you're at a REAL carnival, but inside your own personal computer! Although there are no clues to be found, there are still skidoos to go and is a lot of fun! Buy this game and other Blue's Clues games for your child if they idolize Blue!
S**M
good price
This was a little too young for my child but good for preschool age and a good price. takes a little long to wait for the talking at start up, but just like blues clues on tv where steve and joe talk to the child. So if the child likes blues clues it might be a good purchase.
A**R
My girls love this game!
I have 5 & 6 yr old girls. We've had this game for over a year. My 5 year old still begs to play. She has improved a lot since she first played this game. It really helps with teaching the child to listen to instructions. And the graphics are just like watching them on tv. I would recommend this to any 4-6 yr old. I think 3 is a little too young.
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