Patterns become more complex as children move on to more advanced sequences. Number Sense Communication Checkers Playroom is a favorite math readiness program. Most children, however, would need an adult to help them with the directions. Learners practice shape recognition, counting, matching patterns, and ordering. The child can also practice designing a room and identifying colors.
Children count the number of birds, apples, and other objects until they reach the required number.
The software requires children to recognize numbers and has an option for an alphabet game as well. An option for advanced learners requires children to count only the red birds and to distinguish those from blue birds. The program provides feedback and captures children's attention. Requiring children to do some critical thinking, classification, association, and discrimination, this program also counts aloud with the children. Although the screens themselves can be a little confusing, the initial instructions are clear and easy to understand.