More software we use at the Rancho Computer Lab

Today, a young gentleman in Mrs. Kreuzberger's class asked her if she could tell him how to find an online version of Kid Pix. It was a reminder to me of how much the educational software business has changed over the last few years, and how much today's children and their parents might not know about the great software that is out there.
Kid Pix was originally developed here in Novato by Brøderbund Software. In the great consolidation of the educationalsoftware business of the late '90s, They were taken over first by The Learning Company, which in turn was eventually taken over by Riverdeep. Riverdeep now owns most of the old classic educational software that we use in the lab. But because their focus is on online learning and educational publishing, they don't do a good job of promoting them(in my opinion).
You can buy Kid Pix online for 19.99 from Riverdeep. The Kids all love it, and it helps them learn how to use a mouse and begin to type. Plus they already know how to use it. They'll probably get bored with it in fifth grade. At that time, you consider either donating it to the school or passing it on to some one
with younger kids..it's what the trade calls an evergreen classic.