Knowing the letters of the alphabet is one of the first steps toward learning to read and write. Introducing letters to young children helps them learn to recognize the different shapes and names - an early indicator for reading achievement.
Matching develops early logic and reasoning skills and is a component of early math and literacy.Children match like objects, shapes, patterns, pictures and stories, letters to sounds and pictures to words.
Learning to use the keyboard is another step in becoming computer literate. It can take a while for children to learn the positioning of each key, but simply searching for the right key helps children with letter recognition. Eventually, they'll be able to use the keyboard commands as an alternative to using the mouse.
Children start off using the computer mouse before they learn how to use the keys. It's best to get a child-sized mouse so that it's small enough for children to handle correctly. Within a short space of time children become adept at navigating the screen using the mouse to point and click.
Children quickly learn the basics of screen navigation. By pointing and clicking they can open programs they can use to help them learn.
Identifying and manipulating shapes lays the groundwork for geometry by giving children concrete experience with angles, symmetry and relative sizes.
Build skills for school with Bob and his Can-Do Crew! Three constructive activities, all with multiple levels, encourage computer exploration while introducing letters and phonics skills.
Works with the ClickStart™ My First Computer.
Appropriate for Ages 3 Years to 6 Years
ClickStart My First Computer introduces computer and preschool skills by turning any TV into a child’s first computer. Designed especially for young learners, ClickStart My First Computer provides a safe computer learning environment.
ClickStart in the News!
The New York Times - November 28, 2007
"For Toddlers, Toy of Choice is Tech Device"
USA Today - September 13, 2007
"TV becomes a preschooler's computer with ClickStart"
The Wall Street Journal Online - November 1, 2007 "The First-Grader's First PC"
Appropriate for Ages 3 Years to 6 Years
Navigate the seas of learning with Nemo, Squirt and other fish friends. Three Big Blue adventures, all with multiple levels, will buoy your child's early school skills.