Kids, 3-5, learn essential preschool skills while playing with Arthur and all his pals. There are 9 fun learning activities and over 20 creativity activities. Learning games have 3 levels and auto-leveling ensures children are challenged as they progress. Kids learn letter names and sounds, letter identification, vocabulary, numbers, counting, matching and sorting, simple arithmetic, music composition, drawing and coloring, shapes, colors, recognizing differences and following directions..

Baby Kate is in the sandbox digging out letters. Kids help find the correct letter names and sounds and complete words. Early reading skills are very important to future reading success.

Francine is hitting baseballs. Players help Arthur count the balls and then identify the correct number. This activity will boost counting skills and develop number recognition.

Buster is making shadow shapes. Kids must choose the correct size, color and shape to complete the puzzle.

Mr. Rathburn is working on a puppet show. Kids enhance their matching skills by finding the correct puppet parts to put on a show.

Other activities include making words, creating cards and composing songs using the music machine. There are fun print activities like puzzles and games, cut and paste and color and learn.

Personalization lets Arthur know a child's name, favorite color and animal and birthday. Progress reports help parents learn their child's strengths and weaknesses.

After completing each activity children receive a congratulatory certificate with an extra activity.

Kids love to play with Arthur and his pals and this CD is the perfect combination of learning and fun.