- Publication date
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1989
- Topics
- DOS games, Vintage computer games, Educational games
- Item Size
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3.0M
Alpha is an elementary program for very young children that may help them
learn the alphabet and counting. It is intended to be fun first and
educational second. Initially I just wanted a program that would respond in
a simple and direct way to keystrokes so that my daughter could play on the
keyboard and get some comprehensible feedback. At the time my daughter was
about 15 months old and could barely manage to press single keys at a time.
As she grew I added color and music and the routines built into function
keys F1 through F10. The counting key, F9, is the latest and at the moment
quite beyond my daughter who is now about 20 months. The program works best
as a parent-child activity, where you can pronounce letters and help with
counting, etc. Please do not think of this program as a way of pressuring
your child into learning at a very early age. My daughter and I have
great fun with the program and I consider it some of our most pleasurable
time together. If she learns at the same time that’s a benefit but not the
main idea at all.
I expect that I will continue to add features to the program in an effort
to hold onto my daughter’s attention span as she grows into a little girl.
If you have any ideas I would be happy to hear of them. You can contact me
via the bulletin boards mentioned above. Have fun!
- Addeddate
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2014-04-10 17:42:33
- Emulator
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dosbox
- Emulator_ext
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zip
- Emulator_start
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ALPHA.EXE
- Identifier
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LettersAndNumbersLearner1989JeffreyH.BirkelEducational
- License
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freeware
- Scanner
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Internet Archive HTML5 Uploader 1.5.2
- Year
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1989
Another thing that really makes Letters and Numbers Learner enjoyable for me is how it manages to stay interesting even after playing it multiple times. Many games feel repetitive after a while, but here, the experience still feels fresh because of the small details and different ways you can approach the gameplay. As you continue playing, you naturally start improving and understanding the mechanics better, which makes everything feel more rewarding. I also appreciate the balance the game maintains—it’s not too difficult, but it’s not too easy either. You can play it casually for a short break or spend longer sessions without getting bored. That flexibility is one of the biggest reasons why I keep coming back to Letters and Numbers Learner. Overall, it’s the kind of game that doesn’t just entertain you for a moment, but actually gives you a consistently enjoyable experience every time you play.
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