"Green Screen" is an interactive software that allows children to play with the keyboard on a blank screen. It enables them to hear and see the letters they press, and if they hit the space key after a word, it pronounces it correctly. A fun way to teach phonics!
What makes this software unique is that it teaches children proper pronunciation. If they press spacebar after a word, it will pronounce the word correctly instead of phonetically. The kids can use backspace and change letters to get it to sound exactly right, and they can experiment and try to make the computer talk to them.
To accommodate a child's learning level, this software offers checkbox options to have the computer say the classical letter names instead of the phonetic sounds. Additionally, if they manage to type a sentence followed by a period, the software will read out the sentence appropriately in intonation, then the sentence disappears and they can continue writing.
The 30-day trial version offers full functionality, so try it out before committing to purchasing. Other check-box options include having the software say the words but not the letter sounds, or only read the whole sentence and not the individual words.
Finally, the philosophy of this program is focused on functionality. There is no need of a 'theme' or 'game.' Kids love being able to use the computer, and in a few hours of play, they will learn more than many months in school. Overall, this software is an excellent tool for children who are just learning their letters and words.
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