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Darwin's Basic Skills

Darwin’s Basic Skills is non-core curriculum software designed to reward pre-literate children for their curiosity and empower their sense of independent learning.

Darwin's Basic Skills: Mouse Edition

Comprised of a battery of learning games for safe and appropriate use of computer hardware and software to aid in their ability to learn the lessons their educators prepare, the lessons speak to each player in the language of gaming and play.

Designed with Universal Access as a key principle, players of all capabilities, from kindergarten to Grade 4, will escort Darwin the Dragonfly as he solicits the player’s help learning how to use a mouse, keyboard, or switch to access a computer.

Modelled after the exploration of spaces inside and around an ordinary urban home, students may cheer up Darwin, help him celebrate a birthday or enjoy a picnic outside with his friends Simon, Mrs. Barkley the Tree, Misty the Cloud and Solomon the Sun.




Universal Access
Mouse Mouse Edition
Players learn to control all aspects of the mouse from basic movement to clicking and dragging.
Switch Switch Edition
Players can become masters of the computer by scanning through games with a one-button switch.
Keyboard Keyboard Edition
After playing our keyboard games, the 100+ button device will seem as easy as a one-button switch.

Darwin's Basic Skills: Mouse, Keyboard, and Switch Editions


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Beginning To Use Switch Adapted Toys With Children With Special Needs

Since some children are easily distracted, it is best to remove distractions and setup toys in a manner that will keep the child interested and focused.  In order to make a switch adapted toy stand out from the rest of the environment during play, place dark colored toys on a light surface, such as a towel.  Place light colored toys on a dark surface.  This will make it easier for children to see the cause and effect of pressing the switch activating the toy. There are many switch adapted to choose from - ranging from a cuddly bunny to a fierce dinosaur!

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