Creative Wonders facts for kids
Creative Wonders was a company that made fun learning games for computers between 1994 and 1999. They created games featuring popular kids' characters like Sesame Street, Madeline, Schoolhouse Rock!, Arthur, Little Bear, and Dr. Seuss. This company was a team-up between two big names: Electronic Arts (a video game company) and the American Broadcasting Company (a TV network).
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Fun Learning Games
Creative Wonders made many different computer games to help kids learn while having fun. These games often featured characters that children already knew and loved from books and TV shows.
Sesame Street Games
Creative Wonders made many games based on the famous Sesame Street show. These games helped kids learn about numbers, letters, and words.
- Numbers (1994)
- Letters (1994)
- Elmo's Art Workshop (1995)
- Elmo's Preschool (1996)
- Grover's Travels (1998)
Madeline Adventures
Games featuring the brave and curious character Madeline took players on learning journeys. These games often involved puzzles and activities to help with thinking skills, reading, and math.
- Madeline and the Magnificent Puppet Show: A Learning Journey (1995)
- Madeline Preschool & Kindergarten (1997)
- Madeline 1st and 2nd Grade (1997)
- Madeline Rainy Day Activities (1998)
Schoolhouse Rock! Lessons
The Schoolhouse Rock! games turned learning subjects like grammar, math, and American history into catchy, interactive fun, just like the popular cartoon shorts.
- Schoolhouse Rock!: Grammar Rock (1995)
- Schoolhouse Rock!: Math Rock (1996)
- Schoolhouse Rock!: America Rock (1996)
- Schoolhouse Rock!: Exploration Station (1997)
The Baby-Sitters Club Activities
Based on the popular book series, The Baby-Sitters Club games offered learning adventures for different grade levels, often focusing on problem-solving and everyday skills.
- The Baby-Sitters Club: Clubhouse Activity Center (1997)
- The Baby-Sitters Club: 3rd Grade Learning Adventures (1998)
- The Baby-Sitters Club: 6th Grade Learning Adventures (1999)
Arthur's Learning Games
Games featuring Arthur and his friends helped kids with school subjects like reading and math, as well as general thinking skills.
- Arthur's Kindergarten (1999)
- Arthur's 1st Grade (1999)
- Arthur's Reading Games (1999)
- Arthur's Math Games (1999)
Little Bear's Discoveries
The Little Bear games were designed for younger children, focusing on discovery and thinking skills for toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarteners.
- Little Bear: Toddler Discovery Adventures (1999)
- Little Bear: Preschool Thinking Adventures (1999)
- Little Bear: Kindergarten Thinking Adventures (1999)
Dr. Seuss Fun
Creative Wonders also made games based on the whimsical world of Dr. Seuss, bringing his beloved characters to life for young learners.
- Dr. Seuss Toddler (1999)
- Dr. Seuss Preschool (1999)
- Dr. Seuss Reading Games (1999)
Other Software
Besides games based on famous characters, Creative Wonders also made other helpful software.
- Family Album Creator (1996) - This program helped people create digital photo albums.
- Slam Dunk Typing (1997) and Type Like A Pro (1998) - These were games designed to help kids learn how to type faster and better.
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Logo from 1994 to 1995 as EA Kids.
