You can't deny the evidence, our little ones seem to be "programmed" from birth to handle our laptops, tablets or SmartPhones with total naturalness. It is as if nature had adapted its genetics to this era and came into the world with a special ability to understand the handling of any current gadget with hardly any explanation.
I realized this when my 4-year-old son learned to read and write "he alone" motivated by his desire to choose the music he wanted to listen to. It all started after meeting his demand to listen to music on the computer and observe how I typed the titles of the songs he requested. After a while he began to do it himself while I spelled it and it was not long before he associated each phoneme with its corresponding lyrics, until he could write without help the full title of the song, always under my supervision, of course.
It was from this moment when all my doubts were cleared, if I had any, of the convenience or not of the use of technology at such early ages. In my opinion, whenever it is in the presence of an adult and for a limited time and without neglecting traditional games and physical exercise, it is totally recommended. It is curious how even in school they are taught to use the mouse from the nursery and first learn the letters in uppercase, rather than in lowercase, by keyboard influence.
Today there are a lot of applications designed for the little ones and that they provide not only fun, also a learning tool Complementary to your daily activities. Let's review some of them and see what learning areas enhance.
The Owl Boo
A first introduction to computer operation for the little ones, which will guide you in the use of the mouse, the keyboard and to move around the screen, through puzzles, coloring sheets and other educational games (available for PC, Tablet or Android mobile).
FirstWords
A fun way to learn to read and write 114 words familiar to preschoolers through fun drawings (available for iPhone and iPad).
ICuadernos by Rubio
That you are more traditional method, then maybe you prefer Lifelong blond notebooks, but in digital version for iPad. Up to 20 difficulty levels for different stages of development. Activities ranging from classic coloring sheets to complex calculation and logic exercises, through simple addition and subtraction. A self-corrector will help you understand your mistakes with the support of the owl-tutor.
Nanofruits
This iPad app will have fruits as the protagonists of the drawings, puzzles or couples games with which the little ones will learn basic concepts while enjoying the game. It allows you to save the drawings and then send them by mail Whomever you want.
Art of Glow
But for original drawings those of this compatible application for both Android and Apple. A Neon color palette to create images on a black canvas and play with different effects. Allows free drawing or creations from stamps such as hearts, circles, stars ...
Yes, I know what you are thinking: how will I enjoy the game with my son if I am more aware of the physical integrity of the iPad than the app? Maybe Fisher-Price can help you with your iPad activity case, or for iPhone, if what worries you is your mobile. Don't let the fun be conditioned by unnecessary worries.
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