First Categories

Laureate Learning Systems (Software)

Software CD

Grades Pre-K, Elementary, Secondary, Transition, Older Adult&
System Requirements Windows XP or higher, Mac OS X 10.6 or higher, CD drive required for installation.
License 3 computer license
Product Code LRA-FC07 ( MR #068350 )

Price $59.00

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A categorization program for teaching students 60 common nouns and how they relate to each other.

First Categories uses 60 common nouns in six categories to teach categorization skills. Innovative activities, 120 illustrations and 120 photographs, and exciting 3-D animation make this program fun and effective. Choose full-screen scenes and 3-D blocks for learners who are motivated by visual stimulation, or a simple black background for those who are easily distracted. Grades pre-K and up.

Supplemental Activities:

Build-a-Category introduces each item in a category until all 10 items appear together.
Single Item Review presents one item and gives its name and category.
Robot Review presents and names four items from single category.
Find Four displays 10 items and student finds four that belong to same category.
Magnet Match asks students to match item to one of four items.
Pick-a-Pair presents five pairs of items and student finds pair from same category.

Product Features:

Includes innovative activities, 120 illustrations, 120 photographs, and 3-D animations
Ideal for grades pre-k and up
Limits visual stimulation based on individual student need
Engages with students through six different activities