This article explains how online toddler games can be used as an effective resource to help your child learn. Turn off that television and log on - you will be surprised at what a constructive way it is to spend your time.
What are the advantages of computer games for toddlers?
New Language
The first benefit is of learning new language. This happens through constant repetition. Your child will be attracted by the bright graphics and fun sounds, and want to play each game again and again.
Repeating New Language
There are 2 reasons why the constant repetition of this new vocabulary helps your child. Firstly, she cannot absorb the meaning or pronunciation of any word without repetition (even if it does drive you mad sometimes!). Secondly, It gives her a feeling of control in a world where she is often confused by how quickly things change - especially herself.
An Age-Appropriate Activity
The TV diet of conflict as entertainment (in films, soap operas etc) has now spilled over into children's TV. It is sometimes depressing how upsetting this can be for young children. Toddler computer games are a better way for youngsters to spend their time because they are full of happy people and animals innocently having fun. A few prominent websites (like the UK based BBC) have no advertising on their websites either.
Good For Working Parents
Home from a hard day at the office? Your toddler has missed you and wants to play princesses/pirates. Problem: you need to sit down. Doing a fun toddler computer game allows you to put your feet up while giving your child your full attention. These games involve more parent-child interaction than you might think, and are a great way to have special time together if you are really tired.
The Curiosity Problem Solved
Your toddler sees others working and playing on the computer, and will be naturally curious. Avoid having him helpfully delete that vital report for work while you are making a cup of tea by offering to play a colours game with him later.
These 5 reasons demonstrate that toddler computer games do have their place as an exciting and effective teaching aid in the twenty-first century. - 15275
What are the advantages of computer games for toddlers?
New Language
The first benefit is of learning new language. This happens through constant repetition. Your child will be attracted by the bright graphics and fun sounds, and want to play each game again and again.
Repeating New Language
There are 2 reasons why the constant repetition of this new vocabulary helps your child. Firstly, she cannot absorb the meaning or pronunciation of any word without repetition (even if it does drive you mad sometimes!). Secondly, It gives her a feeling of control in a world where she is often confused by how quickly things change - especially herself.
An Age-Appropriate Activity
The TV diet of conflict as entertainment (in films, soap operas etc) has now spilled over into children's TV. It is sometimes depressing how upsetting this can be for young children. Toddler computer games are a better way for youngsters to spend their time because they are full of happy people and animals innocently having fun. A few prominent websites (like the UK based BBC) have no advertising on their websites either.
Good For Working Parents
Home from a hard day at the office? Your toddler has missed you and wants to play princesses/pirates. Problem: you need to sit down. Doing a fun toddler computer game allows you to put your feet up while giving your child your full attention. These games involve more parent-child interaction than you might think, and are a great way to have special time together if you are really tired.
The Curiosity Problem Solved
Your toddler sees others working and playing on the computer, and will be naturally curious. Avoid having him helpfully delete that vital report for work while you are making a cup of tea by offering to play a colours game with him later.
These 5 reasons demonstrate that toddler computer games do have their place as an exciting and effective teaching aid in the twenty-first century. - 15275
About the Author:
Harriet Morris is a mother of two and has wide experience working with children with educational and behavioural problems. Her website www.toddler-ideas.com is full of real-life advice and fun toys and games for life with a toddler. Go to online toddler games for an overview of the most educational toddler games on the web.