There are no record keeping or teacher management options available. The program contains colorful graphics and sound. The option to print is available. For example, faces made during the Pumpkin game can be printed. The content of this program is clearly presented and easily accessible.
All games are accessible right off the main screen.
The program stimulates creativity by allowing the child to make their own choices and decisions that will affect the outcome of the specific game being played. The Backyard is motivational because once the child makes a correct choice during a game, more items to correct or solve appear, causing the child to want to play further. This program could be adapted to other races and cultures by changing it from English to the language that is needed. Fortunately, there are parts of the program, such as the music fence, the Pumpkin and the Scarecrow games that can be used by any child across the world because language is not needed to play the game. The Backyard is gender neutral.