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GCompris is a set of free educational software for the ages of two to ten. This instructional game software covers many different subjects including geography, science, math and reading. It also includes computer discovery for example it teaches kids about the keyboard and mouse fundamentals. This software can be used to any elementary classroom as a learning tool for the students whether it is for math, science or reading. One strength of this software is that it is available in fifty different languages allowing more students to access and use the software. A weakness that this software has is that it does not have much when it comes to music. The software includes two musical games for the students, but because music is so important to a child’s development there should be more music included. GCompris is available for Linux, Mac OS X and other systems and a free download on the official website page.
 * GCompris**

ClickN KIDS is an online educational software for children in Pre-K to fifth grade as well as older students with learning disabilities like dyslexia and autism. ClickN Read phonics is primarily for kindergarten to third grade while the ClickN Spell is for Pre-K to fifth grade. This software uses games, drills and tutorials to help teach the students. This software could be used in a second grade classroom to help the students learn new vocabulary and help them spell the words. A strength of this website is how it is available for students with learning disabilities which is uncommon for an online educational software. Another strength is that you may a receive a progress report of each child because each click that is made on the program is recoded. A downfall to this software is that mostly used as a home educational software, but the software is available for schools as well with discounts available. It is an online based software which is another weakness because less children can use the program since not everyone has internet access. The cost of the software is $59.85 for ClickN Read Phonics and $49.95 for the ClickN Spell Phonics. The only requirement for this program is a computer with internet access.
 * ClickN KIDS**

Reader Rabbit is a an educational software for children from age one to nine. This program includes grammar, reading, math, science and problem solving. The software is an instructional game, tutorial and problem solving program. This program could be used for any grade level up to fourth grade for extra practice for the students in math, English or science. A strength of this program is how it covers most subjects so it could be used more often in a classroom. One downfall though is that some of the games included have glitches and are hard to complete and pass a level. Each of reader rabbit program costs different, but they are no more than $20 each. It is available in stores or ordered online. There are no system requirements for this software program.
 * Reader Rabbit**

Knowledge Adventure is an educational software for infants up to eighth grade. This program teaches math, languages, reading and writing, science and geography. This software is particularly an instructional game and problem solving program. With the program having so many different subjects and grade levels the software could be used in any elementary classroom for extra practice with the students. A strength of this program is how diverse it is so it could be used for mostly any student in any classroom. There are various prices of the programs, but they are all reasonably priced. This program doesn’t have any requirements and are available for other entertainment devices other than a pc.
 * Knowledge Adventure**

The Clue Finders is an educational software series for children aged eight to twelve. The program is directed towards reading skills. It is an instructional game, drill and practice and problem solving. This series of program may be used in a fourth grade classroom to get the students to have extra practice in reading while the students feel like they are playing a game instead of learning. One strength of this program is how they drill the child into being challenged by asking harder questions each time they answer a correct one. A downfall though is how the games that are used in this program are common games that are used in many other educational programs. This program costs about $15 for one CD of the series. It may be purchased in stores or ordered online. System Requirements PC: Windows 95 or higher, Pentium 90 or faster cpu, 27 MB hard drive space, 16 MB RAM, 256-color SVGA display, Quad-speed or faster CD-ROM, Windows-compatible sound card. Mac: System 7.1 or higher, Any Power PC, 27 MB hard drive space, 16 MB RAM, 256-color graphics display, Quad-speed or faster CD-ROM.
 * The ClueFinders**