SAN DIEGO, CA, August 23, 2012 (Press-News.org) The Pixie Home Edition has been awarded a 2012 Seal of Approval from The National Parenting Center. The Pixie Home Edition provides an affordable ($19.95 on Amazon.com) way for students to continue the learning at home with many of the same features of the academic version of Pixie used in schools.
The review states, "Challenging, entertaining, educational and thoroughly enjoyable, [Pixie] got consistently high marks from testers every single day of this testing period." The entire review of the Pixie Home Edition can be read on the National Parenting Center's website:
http://bit.ly/TNPC_Pixie
"With the Pixie Home Edition, children can come home and use the best educational software for kids to combine text, original artwork, voice narration, and images to share their ideas and tell stories," shares CEO David Wagner. "We are thrilled that it has been recognized by The National Parenting Center as a quality product for kids at home."
"Research shows Pixie improves student achievement at school, and now families can promote the same great learning through creativity at home," explains Danielle Abernethy, parent and Curriculum Specialist at Tech4Learning. Tech4Learning has also developed free Parent Guides that include specific Pixie activities in the areas of Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies.
Additional information about Pixie Home Edition is available at http://tech4learning.com/pxhome or by contacting Melinda Kolk at 1-877-834-5453.
About Tech4Learning
Tech4Learning develops award-winning educational software that supports effective use of educational technology and helps build 21st century skills. Founded in 1999, the company's software is used by millions of students around the world. For more information, visit http://www.tech4learning.com
Pixie Home Edition wins 2012 Seal of Approval from The National Parenting Center
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[Press-News.org] Pixie Home Edition wins 2012 Seal of Approval from The National Parenting CenterThe Pixie Home Edition has been awarded a 2012 Seal of Approval from The National Parenting Center.