Partly cloudy early followed by cloudy skies overnight. Expect mist and reduced visibilities at times. Low 53F. Winds WSW at 10 to 20 mph..
Partly cloudy early followed by cloudy skies overnight. Expect mist and reduced visibilities at times. Low 53F. Winds WSW at 10 to 20 mph.
Updated: June 21, 2026 @ 6:35 pm
People older than 20 might remember when the primary instrument of elementary education had to be sharpened, not plugged in, and the action took place in a workbook, not on a monitor.
And for those who want to share that with their early-elementary-age children, there's some software from School Zone Interactive that's worth a look, because in addition to a clever learning tool on-screen, it comes with a 64-page workbook.
It's called Pencil-Pal software and it's available for both the PC and Macintosh platforms in packages aimed at preschool, kindergarten, first grade and phonics. At $19.99, there's very little not to like in both the workbook and the software.
The kindergarten version was sent for review, perhaps by a public relations department that had keenly assessed the reviewer's abilities.
Installation was straightforward. The opening screen is of
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