Educational software -- Pre-k to grade 6-- recommendations anyone??

[PrineFan]

I have a budget of about $200 and would like to purchase educational software for children in grades pre-k up to grade 6...

just was wondering if there's any parents out there (or educators) who can recommend some software packages that their children enjoy and are learning tools as well.

thanks for any replies.

 

[EagleKeeper]

There are two series out there that I have used for grandkids with excellent results

JumpStart and Reader Rabbit.

Both start with pre-K and go up to 6th grade.
Cost is about $20-$30 per title.
Find them at Best Buy, etc.

I have tried to get a title that is 1 year ahead of the kids, 4 months later, I get a request for another item.
I rotate the sets through two families and all kids seem to be about 1 years advance in their school normal work due to this.