Computer for Kids

[MissAnn]

So how do you use a laptop for the kids in your care? My kids are all 3 to 5 years old.

I have a laptop I bought for a side business that I am no longer doing… And thought I would use it with the kids. In the past I’ve used a laptop for the kids to copy sentences. They write a word or a sentence, type it and then draw a picture about it. I’d like if you more ideas!

Not wanting anything flashy. Not ABC Mouse. A program would be OK as long as it’s not terribly flashy.

[Michael]

There are many learning DVD's that look like a Disney game or cartoons that teach letters, spelling and math. They were very helpful. Here is another thread on computers in daycare: https://www.daycare.com/forum/showthread.php?t=45978

[hwichlaz]

For younger kids. PBS.org has good games...

For 4’s....starfall.com

[flying_babyb]

Yoga!! there is a lot of nice kids yoga videos. We also like go noodle. We watch the videos at least once a day. Most of them require the kids to get up and move. Our current favorite is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSDxhF6GIUU We love this roller coaster

[Alwaysgreener]

PBS kids is slow (loads large files) and buffers a lot. At least with our internet.

I have ABC mouse for free as a teacher account, (it allows children to log in at home and I can monitor the progress.) I would recommend trying them. I think they maybe more user friendly for a three year old than PBS is. (Moving the mouse vs clicking the mouse)

Personally, I don't let kids use computers in my home but I liked that ABC mouse (is free) allows my to give access to the family to use at home. (I however tend to only attract infants and toddlers in my care. So I have not used the home access part yet but DD does use it here, completely monitered.)

[hwichlaz]

PBS kids is slow (loads large files) and buffers a lot. At least with our internet.

I have ABC mouse for free as a teacher account, (it allows children to log in at home and I can monitor the progress.) I would recommend trying them. I think they maybe more user friendly for a three year old than PBS is. (Moving the mouse vs clicking the mouse)

Personally, I don't let kids use computers in my home but I liked that ABC mouse (is free) allows my to give access to the family to use at home. (I however tend to only attract infants and toddlers in my care. So I have not used the home access part yet but DD does use it here, completely monitered.)

How do you get it for free. I had a paid subscription for 3 years and discontinued when my own child outgrew it.

[Blackcat31]

How do you get it for free. I had a paid subscription for 3 years and discontinued when my own child outgrew it.

https://www.abcmouse.com/teacher-registration?private=1

[MissAnn]

I already have abc mouse. I find it confusing. How does it compare with Starfall and do you buy the home version or school version?

[Ariana]

For younger kids. PBS.org has good games...

For 4’s....starfall.com

This!

[MissAnn]

Thanks everyone. Paid for a year of Starfall and so far it looks good!