You might have forgotten how hard it was to learn to use a mouse at first but it can be quite daunting the first time, especially for kids.

KidsMouse is a simple collection of educational software designed to help kids learn how to get started with their mouse. It includes several different learning games including ABC Puzzle, space recognition, painting, memory tests and number puzzles. Games work by simply dragging-and-dropping items so that children can learn the basics while having fun playing against parents, siblings, or friends.

The good thing about KidsMouse is the variety of challenges available. There's little chance that your kids will get bored too quickly. It's also quite clever in that through tasks such as spelling and learning to count, its also quite educational. The sound effects are fun, there's lots of speech during the games although the graphics are a bit basic. One annoying thing was that KidsMouse opens immediately in full screen mode and there's no obvious way to quit meaning you have to be able to access the taskbar to shut it down.

If you want to give your kids a helping-hand with the mouse as well as teach them a thing or two, KidsMouse is a simple and effective application.