PORTLAND, OR – May 19, 2004
Kidspiration^® 2 has been named to Dr. Toy's Best Children's Vacation Products list for 2004. Released in January 2004, Kidspiration 2 offers more visual ways to help K-5 students build emerging literacy skills.

The visual way to think, write and comprehend, Kidspiration 2 helps 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.

Dr. Toy's Best Children's Vacation Products are selected in cooperation with the Institute for Childhood Resources. Established in 1975, the company provides parents and professionals with the latest information on toys, software, games, tapes and other children's products. Dr. Toy's review of Kidspiration 2 can be found online in Dr. Toy's Guide at www.drtoy.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.