[Hidden-tech] educational & fun/cool Kids computer game recommendations

[Frieda Reichsman]

I realize this reply is coming about 2 and a half months late, but  
thinking that there might be general interest in really good games  
that aren't wastoids, here it is. See FableVision's stuff: http://fablevision.com 
. Both their explicitly educational division and 'regular' games are  
thoughtful, high-quality, wonderful.

Frieda


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On Aug 6, 2009, at 7:13 PM, Tom Adams- Reelife Productions wrote:

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> anyone have any good recommendations for educational kid computer  
> games - free or for sale online/downloadable. I'm all for my kids  
> (10 & 7) getting comfortable with computers by playing games and  
> stuff but I don't want them to be 'wasting' their time on the  
> zillion wastoid games that are out there. interested in hearing your  
> suggestions.  thanks.
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