Kids PC Games
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As kids become computer literate at increasingly younger ages, kids PC games are experiencing a surge in popularity. From educational tools to entertaining toys, there are a wide variety of computer games for kids of all ages.
PC Games for Preschoolers
Kids PC games aimed at the preschool set focus on a myriad of basic skills, including recognition of shapes, colors, numbers, and letters. Other games focus on essential concepts, such as over and under, above and below, few and many, and less than and more than. Still others emphasize early reading and math skills. Kids typically enjoy the bright colors and animated characters. These things, along with the whimsical music found on many PC games, combine to make learning fun.
Learning Games for Preschoolers
- Imaginative Minds World of Color
- Alphabet Express Preschool
- EasyPC Joy of Music
- Jumpstart Reading with Karoake
Fun Games for Preschoolers
For preschoolers, almost all PC games have some element of learning. Even the purely entertaining ones, allow youngsters to practice dexterity and eye-hand coordination. If you are looking for fun kids PC games for preschoolers, consider:
- Hello Kitty Bubblegum Girlfriends
- Nickelodeon Collection
- Dora the Explorer Fairytale Adventure
- Disney Junior Games Activity Center: The Emperor's New Groove
- Cars Radiator Springs Adventures
Kids PC Games
As kids enter elementary school, PC games become even more educational. Many focus on basic math and reading skills in a fun, interactive environment that feels more like play than homework. Kids PC games are helpful for kids who are struggling in one or more subject area, and can often bring kids up to speed in a non-threatening way.
Math Games
- Mia's Math Adventure: Just in Time (ages 6-10)
- Soccer Math (ages 7-14)
- Math Missions: The Amazing Arcade Adventure (ages 8-10)
- Mias Science Adventure: Romaine's New Hat (ages 6-10)
Reading Games
- Reading Blaster
- Mia's Reading Adventure: The Search for Grandma's Remedy
- Clifford the Big Red Dog Reading
- ClueFinders Reading Adventures
Science & History Games
Fun Games for Kids
While educational games can and should be fun, there are other games than are purely educational. These are frequently focused on popular television or movie characters or athletes. Some favorites are:
Games for Tweens
As kids get closer to the teen years, many develop an aversion to school. Learning must be disguised in clever, interactive kids PC games. Many of these games focus on brain teasers, problem solving, and riddles. Here are some fun suggestions for hands-on educational fun:
- I Spy Treasure Hunt
- Nancy Drew: Secret of the Old Clock
- Zoombinis Logical Journey
- InventorLabs Technology
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Comments
Sandra, Thanks for writing!-Susie
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-- Contributed by: SandraThis page has been accessed 1,345 times. This page was last modified 05:31, 27 November 2006.
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