Academic Skills - The software we have chosen to teach our Little iKids, Imagine Tomorrow®, has received national recognition for how the curriculum and software integrate early literacy skills. In addition, the software takes a unique approach to teaching young children. It takes all four aspects of literacy - early reading and writing, communication and listening skills - and threads them throughout the computer detective mission, each class.

Also, preschool and kindergarten enrichment concepts such as colors, letters, sight words, days of the week, shapes, and spatial skills, are integrated in the story line of each lesson. Imagine Tomorrow® brings typical preschool and kindergarten curriculum to the 21st century, in a fun and safe learning environment.

Computer Skills - Although computer knowledge may be the most obvious skill, there is a big difference in Imagine Tomorrow® versus other computer programs. Imagine Tomorrow® is the only software and curriculum exclusively designed to teach particularly young children everything from basic mouse, keyboard, and navigational skills to more advanced mobile concepts, such as networks, satellites, cell phones, hotspots, wireless, email, and the Internet.

All of the most sophisticated concepts are introduced in a fun and age-appropriate way that the children can understand. Computers are always integrated as a tool, not taught in isolation or by using any off-the-shelf software. The result for children is a genuine understanding and appreciation of technology - how and why it will be an important tool in their future.

Self Confidence - Children build self-confidence throughout the entire class, as they complete a series of activities to accomplish the mission of the lesson. At the end of each class, they receive a virtual gold medal, trophy or certificate, and they are rewarded with a star on their computer detective badges. Throughout the class, the Imagine Tomorrow® slogan is reinforced: 'I can do anything...if I put my mind to it!' A feeling of success carries over to all aspects in life.

Teamwork & Social Skills - Teamwork and social skills are so important to start developing at a young age. After children receive their own computer detective badge with their name on it, they feel like a team of detectives. Each child gets to participate and express their ideas during the team-building introduction to the lesson. The children feel like they work cooperatively as a team to accomplish their mission of the day, yet individually they move ahead at their own pace on the computer.

Thinking & Problem-Solving - Children think and problem-solve each class in order to complete the computer detective mission. Children are prompted to think through a series of listening comprehension questions that tie in the concepts they are learning and applying in the lesson that day.