| Application type | Name | Description | Link to publisher's website |
| Talking word processor | I Can Write 2 | A talking word processor with a versatile wordbank feature which enables children to generate text easily and quickly. This program is also recommended by the LEA's Literacy and ICT teams for use at KS1. | Resource |
| Paint package | Fresco | A versatile paint programme. Fresco is also recommended by the LEA's ICT team for use at KS1 and KS2. | Black Cat |
| 'Fuzzy Felt' program | My World3 | An old favourite, My World3 enables children to interact with graphical objects. The standard package does not include many screens which are suitable for use at the foundation stage. | Dial Solutions |
| My World screens | various | Various collections of screens suitable for use at the Foundation Stage are available for use with the My World 3 program. | Granada Learning |
| Exploration | Albert's House |
Exploration program including a hide and seek game for two players. |
Resource |
| Exploration | Leaps and Bounds, Leaps and Bounds 2, 3 and 4 |
By clicking on characters on screen children learn early ICT skill. Many opportunities for language development. | Granada Learning |
| Sequencing | Sequences |
A sequencing program for nursery and less able reception children. Will develop thinking skills, mouse skills and language development. |
Granada Learning |
| Numeracy
Data Handling |
Counting Pictures 2 | A simple pictogram plotting piece of software. | Black Cat |
| Numeracy | SumOne |
Interactive number work for the Foundation stage. |
Resource |
| Numeracy | 123 CD-ROM | Very popular with children. Well differentiated activities with clear instructions. Children can work without close supervision. | Sherston
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| Numeracy | Tizzy’s Toybox | Interactive activities for ages 3-5. | Sherston |
| Various | All about series: Weather Toys Ourselves Materials |
Aimed at KS1 but can be used in reception. Good science activities. Matching and pairing. | Granada Learning |
| Various | 'At The' series: Doctor’s Vet’s Café |
Topic related activities. Possible application in nursery role play. | Granada Learning |
| Literacy | ABC CD-ROM | Well differentiated phonics activities suitable for nursery and reception. | Sherston |
| Literacy |
Nursery Rhyme Time |
Nursery rhyme talking book. Could be used for shared reading and independent work in the Literacy Hour. |
Sherston |