Computers: Preschooler
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Computer Time for a 3 Year Old?
Asked by C.S. from Boston
on January 27, 2010
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How much time do your 3 year olds spend on the computer and what games do they play? WE have a 3 year old daughter who has not used the computer at all but at our pre...
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- I actually walked away from a preschool that I was interviewing when they stressed how great it was that their kids were on the computer. I figure that they will lear...
- I am surprised that a preschool teacher would suggest computer time for a 3 year old. My kids (aged nearly 5, 3 and 1) NEVER play on our computer. I don't think it i...
- This made me chuckle because the idea that kids this young have to "learn" computer skills seems sort of ridiculous. These kids are technology natives and can figure ...
4 Year Old and the Computer
Asked by B.H. from Detroit
on October 20, 2010
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I've noticed that my 4 year old has become addicted to the computer. Last summer he knew nothing of how to operate a computer or how to use a mouse. He is now an old...
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- Letting your son have alone time on the computer is not a good idea. Pornography sites target kids, they set the name of the site to be slightly misspelled from the r...
- Your 4 yr old is less of a problem than your husband. It helps if you guys are on the same page regarding tv/computer time. You are going to be dealing with computer...
- It's a good thing but not in large doses. If your hubby won't limit the time, you may need to take him with you or plan a play date for him. Too much isn't good for ...
Preschooler & Computer Use
Asked by B.B. from Chicago
on August 24, 2011
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Hi Parents!
Would like to know your experience...
I have a preschooler (she's going to be 3 in October) and a part of the program is to introduce the children to...
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- When my older kids were in pre-k--4 yrs old, they learned on Macs at school but we had a PC at home. I cannot tell you how far behind the times I felt since they did ...
- We used educational computer programs - Reader Rabbit and eventually Treasure Mountain. I asked my preschool what programs that they were using for children. When car...
- My daughter started learning when she was about 3 or 4 (she's 5 now). She is a pro with Nick Jr.'s site and PBS Kids site. I would get her started on what she wanted...
My 3 Year Old Doesn't Sleep
Asked by D.C. from Los Angeles
on October 16, 2010
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Please help, I'm so frustrated, I just want to cry. My 3 year old doesn't seem to sleep more than 8-9 hours in a 24 hour period. Aren't kids this age supposed to get...
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- DO NOT LOCK THAT DOOR! Not only is it a safety issue, it's a serious emotionally-crippling issue too! My gut feeling on this is that you are starting the bedtime r...
- Try starting the wind-down routine earlier, like at 7pm. If she has a difficult time with transition, the routine is going to be on the "long" side no matter what. ...
- I have three girls in school. Two in elementary and one in highschool. The two in elementary, I call "Medium Fries". While in elementary, they follow a pretty tight...
Buying a Computer for a Three Year Old
Asked by G.C. from Los Angeles
on March 22, 2010
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I want to purchase a computer for my three year old grandson. I want it to be fun and appealing and a learning tool. I would love to have input on what to purchase. ...
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- my son started using my old mac around 3.. i bought Kid Pix for him and another one with thinking skills ...going to go to the mac store soon and find more ...he is al...
- The VTech Tote 'N Go Laptop Plus is inexpensive and can be found at Target.
- I have a four year old and an 18 month old and truly see no reason for a three year old to have an actual computer. Last Christmas, Santa gave my four year old a "lap...
What Do to with My 4 Year Old While I Am Working at Home?
Asked by V.K. from Sacramento
on June 8, 2011
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I have been doing some work from home for a little while, helping out with my husbands business doing all the paperwork etc. Anyway, my 4 year old daughter is nearly ...
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- Play doh...simple arts and crafts she can do safely. Give her a desk near you so she can be close. Tell her she needs to do her job while mommy does hers...Let her j...
- My son is 4. But he is also very independent and self-reliant. He likes: 1) Moon Sand 2) Play Doh 3) Playing on the iPad 4) educational videos 5) playing wi...
- If it's nice out and you have a yard take your work outside and set her up with a sandbox and a mini pool. That's what I do when I have to study with my three year old...
Computer Games
Asked by S.H. from Phoenix
on February 8, 2007
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My son has recently shown a huge interest in using the computer. He really wants to learn how to use it. He will be 4 in May. I was just wondering if anyone had any...
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- My daughter just turned 5 yesterday and has been reading pretty well for a while. I'm convinced it's partly from her computer games--starfall.com is great. Also, the...
- Hi S. - i've gotten a ton of educational computer games for my kids from www.smart-estore.com. and they are very cheap :-)
- Hi S., I have a girl, Ella, who will be 4 in May as well. She like the computer too. Try the crayola website www.crayola.com and they have a thing call digicolor. (...
Having a Hard Time Trying to Teach My 4 Year Old!!!!
Asked by E.B. from Las Vegas
on November 4, 2008
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Hello wonderful moms! I need your help. My 4 year old is having a hard time focusing. Since I'm a SAHM and we don't really have the funds to send him to a preschool, I...
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- Try using a timer (egg timer with the sand). Don't spend 45 minutes on anything. Try teaching in an active way. He doesnt' have to do worksheets to show he knows the m...
- Hi, Your son is only 4, now is the time to play and have fun!!! I have twin first grade boys who are also full of energy. There are so many things you can do if you wa...
- Your son doesn't have ADD/ADHD. He is normal! I work with kids who have these sorts of "symptoms" and it has to do with misunderstood words. If you have something t...
My 4 Year Old Is Suddenly Refering to Himself by Name.
Asked by K.A. from Little Rock
on August 7, 2010
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My 4 year old son is suddenly referring to himself by name. "Vance wants a cup of milk" , "Vance wants to go outside", Vance wants to play a computer game", Vance this...
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- Do you watch Regis Philbin in the morning LOL!!!! My friend watches his show and a while ago she said her 5 1/2 yr old started imitating the TV host by talking the way...
- Sounds like a phase. Sometimes our daughter would pretend to be someone else. Then she would refer to herself by another name. I think they just use their imaginations...
- If he gets what he is asking for when he refers to himself by name, then it works for him & enforces this behavior. If you sit him down, look him in the eye & tell hi...
Computer Games to Get My 3 Year Old Interested In.
Asked by N.B. from Chicago
on November 27, 2007
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My daughter just turned 3 in November and she recently took a real interested in using our computer. I know there are free internet games out there for her age but I ...
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- Does your daughter watch PBS shows? They have a website with activities for preschoolers. www.pbskids.org When my son was 18 months old he wanted to play on the...
- The ones my 2 almost 3 year old uses are starfall.com. abckids.com, noggin.com, playhousedisney.com and nickjr.com. These seem to be his favorite. There is also one ...
- N., Check out www.sesameworkshop.org (great, age-appropriate games that your three-year-old will love), nickjr.com (you can play on the site or even "download" some o...
