We ordered the Brain Ware Safari software package, and must warn you it does not come with anything besides the software - regardless of how you order it.
While the program is progressive, it is not responsive to your child's strengths or weaknesses, and so your child simply progresses or doesn't within each exercise. There is no feedback regarding how to help them progress - techniques to help them achieve success, or simpler tasks to help them build up to the larger one.
That being said, my kids do enjoy it, they look forward to ...(more)
Lisa B., Co-op Member
Even my teenagers are having fun and finding challenges. Everyone is good in different areas and has to work harder and take longer in other areas. We encourage each other and groan and laugh together. We are committed to finishing the programs. I just wish there was a second stage to go to after this.
Lynn K., Co-op Member
My daughter, who is 8 years old, really enjoys Brainware-Safari. She has Sensory Processing Disorder, her vision and auditory system are impacted by this. The games do a great job targeting these areas with different skills that she needs improvement on. What we've found very interesting is some of the games are similiar to some of the exercises her vision therapist was having her do. The one exception though is Brainware Safari does it in a way that's more fun. We have shared the information with our vision therapist and others.
I have 8 year old twin girls that are homeschooled. We have kept them away from video games until this year when we let them play some things on our I phones. I still didn't let them play something unless it was educational. Brainware has been an answer to prayer. Already I can see that some of the games have improved their reading comprehension. They love Brainware and so do I. There are games I even help them with as their coach that they can do better than me, such as the maze games. This is the best thing I have come across besides a typing...(more)
Gail Good, Co-op Member
My son (age 6) likes this program. While we haven't been using it long it holds his interest. He thinks he's playing games and I love that it's increasing his attention span. Definitely worth the Co-op price.
Sandee S., Co-op Member
Brainware-Safari has been a great investment for my family. My son uses this program 3-4 a week for 30 minutes each session. It was helped him improve his visual processing and visual memory based on testing reevaluations performed by his neuropsychologist. This used in conjuction with occupational therapy has been very beneficial to him. When I showed this program to his OT, she loved it. In fact, she was trying to get a site license for the clinic that she worked in. I would highly recommend it for anyone struggling with processing prob...(more)
Melanie A., Co-op Member
I am so glad I purchased Brainware-Safari! Although my boys, 13, 10 and 8 have used it only a handful of times due to our busy summer schedule, I can already see its value.
They can each work at their own pace, challenging themselves to do better at each level! It is helping one son with his attention span, another with patience and diligence, and yet another with his focus and attention to detail. What a great thing to have one product that can help all three of my very individual sons! And by the way, although my oldest has not yet ad...(more)
Lisa M., Co-op Member
We had an evaluation at a franchise and were recommended for about $14,000 worth of brain work. I bought Brain Safari for my 14yr old son, 15yr old daughter and for myself (55). I am nearly finished with the program. I can't say what it has done for the kids yet, but I know for myself, I have a much better degree of concentration and memory. I am looking forward to seeing improvement in my daughter's logic and my son's processing speed. My children enjoy the program and I have not had to remind them to do it. It cost us less than one hour o...(more)
Ramona Baker, Co-op Member
My gifted 6.5 yr daughter loves this product. I love that I can provide her a "game" that is mentally beneficial.
Beth Evans, Co-op Member
My 2nd grader has really enjoyed her Brainware Safari. She made great progress, and was really encouraged by the leveling-up. I wanted to work on her memory and processing skills, and I do believe the program has helped.
