Kid Desk Manual

a _ Raat / : ae an i: it ‘ _ — r Se wy “Sees WEE Pr Meets ee pas Fit PEP The Edmark Story In the late 1960's, a group of educators at the University of Washington developed a dramatically different way to teach reading. This new method was remarkably successful with students who had met with failure in other programs. By slowly building skills, It ensured success and a feeling of confidence. The students who used this method began to believe in themselves and in their ability to read. In 1970, the Edmark Corporation was formed to make the reading method and other quality educational products available to a broader market. Edmark’s mission was to apply advanced educational concepts to the development of quality classroom materials. Since then, Edmark products have been used extensively in classrooms nationwide, and teachers have been vocal in their praise. “So much magic in one box!” wrote one, “Some of my students wouldn't be reading without Edmark’s help.” Twenty years later, Edmark continues to find new ways of empowering young children to learn. Computers provide an exciting new tool for learning. Managed by educators, Edmark is leading the way in developing engaging, creative software based on proven educational concepts. Now you can possess the same Edmark expertise that teachers have relied on tor more than two decades. Edmark’s Early Learning Software provides a captivating method for using the home computer to help your child to learn. Millie’s Math House, Bailey's Book House, and KidDesk are the first in a growing family of products designed specifically for young children. At Edmark, we're driven by the wondrous look of children learning something new. Our goal is to ensure that if Edmark’s name is on the box, there’s a world of learning inside. Macintosh Guide KidDesk gives kids a place of their own on the computer—a personalized, colorful desktop that lets them launch their own programs but keeps them out of any adult programs not selected for their use. Every desk includes lots of fun desk accessories—like a 13-month calendar, a calculator, a message machine, and a talking clock. With KidDesk, parents no longer have to worry about letting young kids use their computer! Macintosh Guide Design and Programming Donna Stanger ¢ Tad Wood e Paul Elseth ¢ Scott Clough …