I got the opportunity to review leadingsteps shapeup application. Shape up is an educational software targetted for the kids in the elementary level. It helps kids learn different geometrical shapes by incorporating fun and games in the learning process
One of the first things that caught my eye is the color scheme of the application. It certainly is designed for the younger generation with its brightly colored backgrounds.
The game offers three modes of gameplay:
1. IDENTIFY - this game teaches kids to properly identify different geometrical shapes.
2. CATCH - this is more of a speed game, you must correctly identify the shape befor it disappears
3. TRANSFORM - this is the puzzle game, it slightly reminds me of the freeware game traffic wherein you have to move blocks of different shapes. However, instead of moving your car in traffic, you try to move your shapes into a pattern
Overall, I think that this application can be valuable for parents to purchase for their elementary level children. There is just so much things that your child will learn by playing with this application.
You can find more details about the program here: http://www.leadingstep.com/ShapeUpDetails.shtml