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Family Software Demos and Downloads

From Kimberly L. Keith, About.com Guide

Since this article was first published, the business of children's educational software has changed drastically. Overall, the number of demos has decreased. I am disappointed in this trend because it helps to try a program out on your child before you spend your money.

AMATH-PreAlgebra
Free demo for pre-algebra learning software.

Big Math Attack! - Educational Software
Download free demo from Softword Technology.

Broderbund Demos
Free demo downloads for parents and kids.

Children's Chore Chart
Shareware download from TKO Software.

Colorful Mathematics/Games
Free downloads of elementary mathematics software.

Creative Writer 2 Trial Version
Free download from Microsoft Kids.

DareWare's FREE Educational and Multimedia Software
Free educational software downloads on various subjects.

Freeware Games and Activities: The Family Games Free Stuff Page
Free downloads from Aha Software.

Greetings Software
Free full version from Parsons Technology.

KinderActive Multi-Media
Fill out the marketing survey to receive a free kids' CD-ROM.

Microsoft Kids Free Game Downloads
Magic School Bus games.

Mindplay
Free educational software demos for elementary ages.

Special Offers from Edmark
Download Jungle Chess and the Geoboard. Screen-Savers, Backgrounds, and Other Computer Stuff

Berenstein Bears Downloadables
A screen saver and mouse cursors for the kids.

Billy Bear's Screen Savers

Broderbund Software Free Screen Savers
A good selection here.

DK Publishing -- My First World Explorer
Wallpaper, icons, and other graphic goodies from the software program.

Garfield Screensavers
For Win and Mac from Garfield Online.

Garfield Wallpaper & Icons
For Win and Mac from Garfield Online.

DK Publishing - Dinosaur Downloads
Invitations, envelopes, door hangars, wallpaper, labels, and postcards.

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