Review 
 
Easy As A,B,C & 1,2,3 
 
(C) Wizard's Lair Software 
 
Wizard's Lair has created a large number of high quality pictures for use with most ADAM formats. (SignSHOP, NewsMAKER, PowerPAINT, PrintWorks) They have combined this expertise with a software package for children to make an excellent 'study' program.  (The kids will be having to much fun to notice they are learning) 
 
There are 2 sections to this package: EA.COMPARE and EA.SPELL.  Easy Spell has finally solved the problem of using the computer to study spelling.  Without speech capabilities, how can the computer prompt the user for the word to be spelled?  Wizard's Lair solved this by using pictures.  The Easy Compare section takes input from the controller, and both sections use the same pictures. 
 
Easy As A,B,C & 1,2,3 is on one tape or two disks.  I reviewed the disk version, a program disk and picture disk.  Music plays as the start-up program loads.  You are then asked to select Easy Spell or Easy Compare and after it loads you put in the disk with the pictures.  Small children will need help with this set-up, but after it is done, they should be able to work with it on their own. 
 
EASY SPELL 
Easy Spell presents a picture and spells the word below it.  You are asked to spell the word.  If you are correct, you are prompted to spell the word again, this this time with no help from ADAM.  Each time you are correct, you are rewarded with winning sounds and encouraging words.  If incorrect, you can try again or go to the next picture. 
 
EASY COMPARE 
Easy Compare loads three pictures onto a colorful screen.  Two are related in some way, the third does not belong.  Using the joystick, you select the one that doesn't belong.  Again, correct answers are rewarded.
E 
Both sections include scoring to keep track of right and wrong answers.  As a child 'plays' with Easy As A,B,C & 1,2,3, he or she is becoming familiar with the keyboard, and developing cognitive skills.  The instructions are well written and easy to understand.  Recommended ages are 6 - 9 yrs, but my daughter, who is 10, enjoys Easy As A,B,C & 1,2,3 very much and uses it often.  Are your kids "bored!" and have "nothing to do!"?  This is a good package to have on hand.  If Easy As A,B,C & 1,2,3 becomes as popular as it should, Perhaps Wizard's Lair will release additional picture packs. 
 
Rating - A
                    Dean Roades
                    463 ADAM User Group 
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