PORTLAND, OR—April 29, 2004
Kidspiration^® 2 recently earned The National Parenting Center's 2004 Seal of Approval. Released in January 2004, Kidspiration 2 offers more visual ways to help K-5 students build emerging literacy skills.

Kidspiration 2 was one of only four computer software products to earn the Seal of Approval during the spring 2004 testing period. Reviewers said of the visual learning software, "For several years now Kidspiration has given children a tool to create visual links to concepts as diverse as science projects and family relationships. It's much more than an organizational tool, although that's the way our testers described it. No matter the term, you will become a believer once you see the impact it has on your child and the way they process information both for school and for fun."

This marks the second version of Kidspiration to receive a Seal of Approval from The National Parenting Center. Kidspiration 2, the visual way to think, write and comprehend, offers more ways to help students improve standards-based skills with new capabilities, such as the Symbol Maker drawing tool, expanded SuperGrouper^® options and paired pictures and words in Writing View.

Testing for The National Parenting Center's Seal of Approval is a multi-step process conducted over an eight-week period. Staffed by volunteers, the testing facility of The National Parenting Center gives parents, children and educators the opportunity to examine a variety of submitted products. The testers are encouraged to play with, build, read about and judge by the reactions of the children, each product's quality. For more information about The National Parent Center Seal of Approval, visit http://www.tnpc.com.

About Inspiration Software
Recognized as the leader in visual thinking and learning, Inspiration Software, Inc. develops and publishes innovative software tools that inspire learners of all ages to brainstorm, organize, plan and create. With more than 10 million users worldwide, the company's award-winning software is revolutionizing visual learning in education—inspiring students to develop strong thinking and organizational skills and improve their academic performance. Founded by Donald Helfgott and Mona Westhaver, the company's mission is to support improvements in education and make a positive difference in students' lives by providing software tools that help students learn to think.