In each Adventure Series title, children interact with a variety of activities that center on a particular subject. The software typically presents questions or challenges, and the child responds by clicking, matching, or sorting objects on the screen. Correct answers are rewarded with animations and sounds. Many titles allow parents or teachers to adjust difficulty levels to suit the child's age group. The emphasis is on guided exploration rather than a strict progression, allowing children to repeat activities as often as they wish.

The Adventure Series games are tools for self-paced learning. It is recommended that an adult introduce each activity and allow the child to become familiar with a single task before moving to a new one. Repeating activities several times reinforces the skills being taught. The visual and audio rewards are designed to keep young children motivated, so it is best not to interrupt once the child is focused.