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Channel surfing this virtual tube comes across lots of attitude and irreverent shenanigans-exactly what makes some kids lock in on the basic lessons in vocabulary, spelling and other language smarts. Like the 'tude-added "Math Heads" that started the "Get A Head" software series, this wordy sequel lampoons TV shows. One or two kids create their on-screen alter-egos who venture into games shows like "Go Figure," a take-off on "Celebrity Squares" where the celebs try to stump players with their own meanings of figures of speech. More word play in "Meet Your Match" pieces word parts in search of the defined term. Develop strategies for increasing vocabulary. Improve spelling skills, Build awareness of parts of speech. Increase knowledge or word construction. Enhance understanding of figures of speech. |
