Free Online Games and Activities for Preschool Age Children

Many parents of preschoolers don't introduce their children to educational online games and activities. Parents often assume a preschool age child won't be able to grasp the concept of using a mouse let alone understand the basics of participation in an educational online activity. Some parents are afraid their preschool age child will harm the computer or cause permanent damage to the hard drive. I used to be one of those parents.

So Many Toys and Nothing to Do

Although my three-year-old little girl has a room full of toys, as most kids do, and a cabinet full of videos and DVD movies, she was extremely bored one afternoon. I happened to be on the internet and had the bright idea to find an educational online activity to satisfy her boredom so I could get something accomplished around the house.

From that day on, my three-year-old little girl has been a wiz at using the computer. I was literally blown away at how fast my three-year-old learned to use Internet Explorer and find her favorite educational games amongst a long list of favorite websites. I still can't believe how proficient my preschool age child has become at navigating her favorite educational websites for kids.

I'm not saying my child is any more intelligent than the average child, but I now realize that kids often don't reach their full potential because many kids aren't allowed to try new activities such as using a computer. Many parents don't give a preschooler enough credit, and more than likely, many parents have no idea what their child is truly capable of.

The Importance of Early Introduction to Computers

As technology advances, it becomes increasingly important to introduce children to computers at an early age. Helping a preschool age child learn the basics of computer use, and allowing preschoolers to explore educational websites will build their dexterity, intelligence, and their desire to learn.