Follow the Path to Elementary School Success!

Grades K - 5

Elementary school is a time of preparation, when developing young minds are given the tools they will need to learn and grow.  It is a time when fundamental concepts are introduced, and it is crucial that students develop a solid knowledge base.  Elementary School Success Deluxe 2009 is a comprehensive learning program that gives your student the individualized attention they deserve.  Watch your child gain confidence and climb the educational ladder.  Includes 21 subjects, over 150 activities, and over 2000 exercises.

Elementary School Success Deluxe 2009 addresses key concepts of core elementary school subjects, including reading, spelling, math and science.  It features self-paced tutorials in an interactive and engaging format, guiding students along the path to success.  It has educator-endorsed, award-winning lessons that will improve your child's comprehension.

• Reading
• Mathematics
• Science
• Foreign Languages
• Typing

Reading
Learn al the elements of the English language with lessons in letters, spelling, words, comprehension and writing.  The activities for younger children focus on meaning, fluency, and vocabulary.  The activities for younger children focus on meaning, fluency, and vocabulary.  The activities for older children help them write about the books they commonly read in school.

Kindergarten Subjects:

• Phonics
• Beginning Letters
• Final Consonants
• Letters in Order

1st Grade Subjects:

• Decoding Words
• Comprehension
• Fluency
• Short A and Long E Words

2nd Grade Subjects:

• Decoding Words
• Understand Meaning of Text
• Read Aloud with Speed
• Long O Words

3rd Grade Subjects:

• Identify Purpose of Text
• Read Aloud with Speed
• Adding -ed and -ing
• Contractions

4th Grade Subjects:

• Comprehend Text
• Writing about Plot
• Writing about Setting
• Words with Prefixes

5th Grade Subjects:

• Comprehend Narrative Text
• Writing about Characters
• Writing about What Happens Next
• Homophones

Mathematics
These graphically-appealing activities cover the basic math topics - numbers, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions and measurement - using electronic worksheets and interactive games.

Kindergarten Subjects:

• Bigger or Smaller
• Number Order
• Before, Between or After
• How Many Objects

1st Grade Subjects:

• Counting Numbers
• Addition Facts to 10
• Subtraction Facts to 10
• Measuring Length

2nd Grade Subjects:

• Addition Facts to 100
• Subtracting 2-Digit Numbers
• Identify and Name Fractions
• Measuring Time

3rd Grade Subjects:

• Even and Odd Numbers
• Adding 3-digit Numbers
• Subtracting 3-digit Numbers
• Multiplication Tables 0-10

4th Grade Subjects:

• Estimation
• Multiplying by 10 and 100
• Writing Equivalent Fractions
• Identifying Value of Digits

5th Grade Subjects:

• Pre-Algebra
• Multiply Multiple-Digit Numbers
• Find Averages
• Add and Subtract Decimals

Science
These engaging lessons help kids learn important science concepts.  The activities for younger children are full of graphics and cover topics from life science, earth science, and physical science.  The activities for older children have a variety of activities for older children have a variety of activities based upon a series of children's picture books.

Kindergarten Subjects:

• Is it Alive?
• Animal Sounds
• The Four Seasons
• Body Parts

1st Grade Subjects:

• Fruits and Vegetables
• Animal Babies
• Simple Machines
• Planets

2nd Grade Subjects:

• Reptiles
• Plants to Eat
• Electricity
• Light and Sound

3rd Grade Subjects:

• Seed Plants
• Healthy Snacks
• Fahrenheit and Celsius
• Magnets

4th Grade Subjects:

• Earthworms
• Earthworm Vocabulary
• Butterflies and Moths
• Caring for Butterflies and Moths

5th Grade Subjects:

• All About Ants
• Matching Ants
• Tadpoles
• Caring for Tadpoles

Foreign Languages
Learn the basis of a new language with these full-color interactive games and lessons.

Subjects:

• Spanish
• French
• German
• Italian
• Japanese
• Chinese
• Russian
• Portuguese

Typing
Develop strong keyboarding skills and an appreciation for typing with these engaging games and activities.

Activities Include:

• Safari Park typing game
• Brick Factory typing game
• Finger Placement
• Extra Practice 

Encyclopedia Britannica Children's Learning Suite  ($25 Value)
From the world leaders in reference, the Encyclopedia Britannica Children's Learning Suite is an ideal resource for expanding on the topics covered in classrooms, researching new subjects and encouraging independent learning.  Includes two age appropriate encyclopedias including the Britannica Elementary and Middle School Encyclopedias, plus Merriam-Webster's Student Dictionary and Thesaurus and Britannica Student World Atlas.


Includes Free Access to Tutor.com ($40 Value)
Connect online to a certified tutor in a secure online classroom whenever a homework or study question arises, be it 11 p.m. on a Tuesday night or 3 p.m. on a Sunday afternoon.  An appointment is never needed, and you can get help 24/7.  This award-winning service, previously offered only in libraries, is now available in the comfort of your own home for a truly on-demand experience. Forget the frustration of being stuck on a problem with no one around to help.  Whenever your student needs a quick explanation or an in-depth study session, Tutor.com is there. (Internet access is required)

• Windows XP or Vista
• Pentium III or equivalent processor
• 512 MB of RAM
• 500 MB free Hard Drive space
• CD-ROM drive
• 1024 x 768 resolution, 16-bit color
• QuickTime 5.02 or higher
• Sound Card and speakers recommended
• Printer recommended
• Optional:  Microphone  (not included)
• Internet access recommended

• Mac OS 10.4 or newer
• Power PC G5 or Intel Core processor
• 512 MB of RAM
• 500 MB free Hard Drive space
• CD-ROM drive
• 1024 x 768 resolution, millions of colors
• Sound Card and speakers recommended
• Printer recommended
• Internet access recommended
• Optional:  Microphone  (not included)