Online Games & Computer Programs

Resources for the Techie parents and Resources for Education at home

Online Games, Printables & Learning Activities

Nick Jr- includes printable activities; learning letters, games, projects & show listings
PBS Kids - coloring, games, music & videos & show listings
Sesame Street - learning games, music & videos for preschoolers
US Fish & Wildlife - For students of all ages. Explore and learn about fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats and how you can help conserve, protect, and enhance them

Computer Learning Games & Software

(some libraries allow you to try the games before you buy elsewhere; CD-ROMs are available at a variety of places but we included one link for convenience):
Blues Clues ABC Time Activities - multilevel learning activities to reinforce reading
Sesame Street Toddler Deluxe - includes 3 disks: for numbers, letters & art
For older students:
OER Commons - with free course materials - from lecture notes to audio and video lectures - for kindergarten to college; you can search by subject area and grade level
Academic Earth - variety of subjects in video format for viewing online

General Resources

There are studies & articles supporting the use of computers in teaching preschoolers. But many experts advise using this tool in moderation to get the biggest benefit. Here are some articles to assist you and below are suggested learning games online & for the computer. But don't forget to get your children outside and encourage kids to pick up a good book!
Computers Boost Preschool Intelligence - WebMD article outlining the benefits & risks
Kids & Computers - overview by Kidsource.com including recommendations for the best time to introduce computers to kids
Computers & Preschoolers - tips for parents from PBS
Kids, Computers & Computer Vision - tips from allaboutvision.com for protecting your child's vision when using computers
Impact of Computer Use on Children - the American Optometric Association outlines the possible risks of children using PCs & offers tips

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