Preschool Computer Software
Preschool computer software will entertain children for hours, while reinforcing basic pre-reading and math skills.
Software that encourages children to think, create, and communicate is a great investment, as long as time spent on the computer is balanced with time spent in physical activity, the arts and literature.
Some children will always want to use the computer and it is necessary to post an easy to follow roster on the computer and to daily teach about the need to take turns.
The software is usually packaged for two age groups, 2 - 5 years old and 4 - 9 years old, so check the recommended age levels before purchasing.
Preschool educational software comes with a variety of educational purposes. Software designed for younger children has activities requiring matching, rhyming, phonemic awareness, sorting, puzzles, spatial relations and number and letter identification.
Preschool computer software designed for children 4 - 9 years olds generally emphasizes reading, math, spelling, visual memory, logic and problem-solving activities. Integrating basic skills in computer games enables children to engage in learning opportunities while having fun.
Here are a few suggestions:
PreK–Kindergarten Alphabet Express |
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| Blue's Reading Time Activities/Blue's Art Time Activities Value Pack Blue the dog hosts two engaging programs that teach language and art skills. |
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Clifford Phonics Reading Pack There are 12 entertaining activities and carnival games that teach letter & sound recognition, word families, sight words, rhyming, blending, initial consonants, spelling, vocabulary, word recognition, word building, word object association and sentence structure. |
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Explore important Social studies concepts with this everyday adventure. This software makes exploring time and geography fun. |
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Grades K–2
| My First Amazing History Explorer |
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Type to Learn Jr. |
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