Benefits of Educational Apps for Preschoolers

In this technologically advanced society it’s no surprise that children as young as three and four are getting in on the trend. Studies have shown that children who have computers at home performed much higher in reading and math than children who do not have access to computers.

My 4-year-old son is a perfect example of this statistic. Since the age of three he has been fascinated by the computer and tablet we own. Considering he sees Mommy and Daddy using them quite often, it makes a lot of sense he would show interest.

Super J has been reading since age three. Yes, reading. He knows how to spell, write age appropriate words, and many other advanced learning skills. We have seen the benefits firsthand of a child using technology and we’re impressed.

There’s an overwhelming amount of educational games and age appropriate learning apps that exist for preschoolers. Many of them help children trace letters, fine-tune motor skills, teach them how to spell, read, and encourage imagination.

Some of our favorites are:

Pre-K Letters and Numbers

Sight Words

Preschool

Play 1, 2, 3

I highly encourage any parent to take the time to show their child how to use a computer or tablet. If you don’t own one, there are many county libraries that offer computer access. Even one day a week can make a difference.

We of course limit the amount of time our son spends on the tablet/home computer. It’s typically an hour a day based on good behavior. It’s a great reward system tool and it benefits his learning in the end.

Disclosure: All opinions are my own and may differ from yours. No compensation was received for this post.

School Zone Super Kindergarten Workbook Review

Kids are like sponges; they want to absorb, learn and grow, and at a rapid pace. My son is a shining example of that. He is thirsty for knowledge and loves asking thousands of questions a day pertaining to whatever we’re doing, where we are going, etc. I should really keep a running tally…I bet that thousand mark isn’t too off. ;)

Don’t get me wrong, I’m thankful to be a stay at home Mom and I think it’s worked favorably in my 4-year-old’s case. In preparation for his upcoming pre-k year we began using site words, white boards for simple math equations, reading programs and more. I recently came across School Zone and their abundance of workbooks and other learning tools and knew this would be perfect for my son.

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Time Timer Mother’s Day Review and Giveaway

I’m not sure about your household, but in mine I’m constantly asked what time it is by my four-year old son. He’s curious if it’s close to lunch time, nap time, Daddy getting off work, dinner time and bedtime to name a few. Although he has learned how to read the numbers on a clock, he hasn’t quite grasped the concept of time. When you’re four, an hour can seem so far away. Even being placed in time-out for four minutes can seem like an eternity!

Time Timer has come up with a method that helps to visually understand the concept of time. As time elapses, its bright red disk disappears, helping everyone see how much time is left. Discover how Time Timer can help you in the classroom, at home and at the office.

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