Cliffird the Big Red Dog
- Learning Activities

YMA recommendation

Approved as non-violent media

Most suitable age range:

5-7

Availability

Format: PC and Macintosh (Computer). (Type: Edutainment)
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About the game

Year of production	2001
Classification advice
Rating	Unavailable
Consumer advice lines	None

Other information
Country of origin	USA
Production Company	Imaginengine

Synopsis

Clifford and his friends, T-Bone and Cleo make their way around Birdwell Island playing games and activities whilst contributing to their photo album and, ultimately, their entry to a canine magazine. The game is strongly educationally focussed but couched in the adventure game genre.

Points to consider

Words of caution

None

Positive aspects

The game promotes

co-operation
problem solving
object recognition
matching aptitude
maths and literacy skills.

There are 3 levels of difficulty that progress well with age and ability.

Questions to ask

Parents could encourage their children to broaden their experience from this game by either making or purchasing activities similar to those presented within the game. For example, colour matching, pattern recognition, and shape sorting projects will further develop their child’s learning potential, as would activities that are mathematical or literacy based.

Cliffird the Big Red Dog - Learning Activities