Re: Software for preschoolers?

["Michael J. Mahon" <mjmahon@aol.com>]

David P-C wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> I'm looking for suggestions of Apple II software (for a Plus or IIe)
> that's fun for preschool age kids (3-4 years old). I'd be interested in
> titles for which there are disk images online, or ones to look for on
> eBay, etc.
>
> So far, I've found the Stickybear programs (ABCs, Numbers, Opposites,
> etc.) which are great--I'd like to find more stuff at that level (i.e.
> little or no reading or hand-eye coordination required to be
> enjoyable).
>
> I'm not only interested in "educational" titles--any program that makes
> pretty patterns, plays sounds, etc. in response to key presses would
> probably entertain my target audience. :-)
>
> Thanks in advance for any suggestions you've got.

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a *lot*.  ;-)

-michael

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