As parents, we certainly want the best for the future of the child. Similarly, the computer program makers. We have children aged under five are considered as a potential market for computer programs educational. But before you buy a new computer program for your child, you should keep in mind what the benefits gained by children from the computer and what kind of restrictions must be made.
Age the most appropriate time to introduce computers in the small?
Many experts argue that the goods are as real as blocks is a learning tool is best for children ages 2 to 5 years compared with an abstract on the computer game. Editor Children's Software Revue, Warren Buckleitner said that some 2.5 year-olds could be introduced to the computer.
Can my child learn something from the computer?
Depending on who you ask, what computer programs you use and how your child's learning. Some people say that the educational benefits of a computer program is often misused and that the electronic games tend mengisolasiâ € ™ â € ™ the kids, teach instant pleasure and serves as a cause of various diseases such as obesity and ostracized by their environment. What is clear is a computer program can not fix anything and can only be a clone of a real playmate.
However, more research done on the positive side rather than the negatives. The results showed that in terms of basic math, writing and reading skills and other abilities can be improved through the computer. Beyond that, the computer program can also help children to sharpen fine motor skills and gross motor skills.
How do I choose a computer program?
A game would have to be enjoyed by children and they can learn something from it. Here are some guidelines for choosing:
* Choose a fun and age-appropriate. Keep in mind that fun for the kids is not necessarily fun for adults. The kids just focus on fun and not meet the desires of parents on educational side.
* Do your homework. Lots of sites that contain the ratings and reviews of computer programs children.
* Select the game that players need more than one person and there is interaction. Always accompany children while he played computer.
* Find a program that allows children to â € ™ to win or succeed in not sengajaâ € ™. In other words the computer does not have the right response to the game went on but continue to provide input so that a child can continue to play. For example Lego My Style Preschool who taught mathematics and music as easily controlled by the children and continue to provide challenges when they start playing smarter. Or Blueâ € ™ s Clues from Humongous Entertainment always get high ratings from the parents.
* Computer program with famous characters is not necessarily good. Many companies make programs using the same characters but with a vastly different quality.
* Select the program that has printing facilities to monitor. Or, do not connect computers with printers. It could also, by attaching a piece of money worth about the cost of printing one sheet at a sheet of paper and hang it near the printer to remind the children that print with the printer is expensive.
* Select in accordance with the specifications of your computer has. Do not until you buy a DVD ROM even though the CD-ROM in your computer is not that type.
How long should my child be in front of the computer?
Attention span of children varies according to age. Children are usually smaller and can get bored quickly stopped playing alone. But older children need even more assistance in the computer game. Many experts recommend you to restrict computer game from the beginning and consistently perform these limits. Recommendation is one to two hours a day in front of the TV screen or computer per day.
Do I have to buy certain equipment?
New equipment or accessories designed to help your child to play with the computer will always appear. But do not be lulled. When Microsoft issued a trackball for the kids, there is research by giving children the option to use a trackball or mouse. Initially, they chose a trackball because it seems cool but eventually went back to the mouse because it is more easily controlled.
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