eyfs1966 Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 I have finally upgraded our children's computers and finally have all singing all dancing internet enabled windows 7 machines. However, I need to get some software for the children. All our old software was ancient and now won't work. Would love to hear what you put on your computers for the preschoolers to play with. Many thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gezabel Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 Tizzy's toybox remains really popular with our children. We were given a new laptop pre-loaded with numerous programmes by our LEA. I will have a look later for the names. The children tend to call them 'the fish one' or the one with boats on etc etc but I will come back with some 'proper' titles for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyfs1966 Posted September 18, 2010 Author Share Posted September 18, 2010 Thanks Geraldine, that would be great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inge Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 Pink Cow I would suggest this company for software .. I had very good service from them and you can trial it for a few weeks before buying... if it is not suitable return it and ask for different titles... once they get to know you they will offer suggestions, many of which we ended up buying and we would never have found them without their help, if you tell them what you are looking for in general terms they vcan often help with a suggestion Our children also liked any of the Tizzy titles... Little brown bear on the farm Moles and there were a lot more... some we got from the Tesco scheme I would suggest giving some a trial to see what ones you and the children like...They extend the trial period if it is not long enough.. we used to have them for 6 weeks Inge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narnia Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 we've just been offered £500 to buy a laptop for our preschool..............................any suggestions as to what is good?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyfs1966 Posted September 18, 2010 Author Share Posted September 18, 2010 (edited) Thanks Inge will definately follow your advice, fantastic. Edited September 18, 2010 by eyfs1966 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hudsod03 Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 Thanks Inge will definately follow your advice, fantastic. My Nursery children love Poisson rouge - you can get this from the internet for free good for mouse control. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyfs1966 Posted September 19, 2010 Author Share Posted September 19, 2010 My Nursery children love Poisson rouge - you can get this from the internet for free good for mouse control. Will look that up, thank you. I just knew that some of you would be able to point me in the right direction, and pointers to free resources are an added bonus!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dublinbay Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 Hi Inge, I had a look on the Pink Cow website and it looks fantastic. The price guide is a bit confusing though with the number of users etc. Which price would be relevent to settings? I think having software on trial is a great idea..........thanks for the recommendation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inge Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 number of users is how many PCs you install it on.. ours was always the 1 user licence.. for 1 pc... if a school it could be more if they use it on several PCs talk to them .. they will help you out if you have any questions.. Inge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dublinbay Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 Many thanks Inge. We have only 1 computer........so 1 user. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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