GlitterGirl has used a computer since she was very small. We started with the lapware games and moved up from there.

And now GlitterGirl loves to sit TwinkleToes on her lap and go to the Sesame Street site and let TT play with Elmo. They are so cute, sitting together at GG’s desk. And, as I’ve said before, the Eebee videos really helped show GlitterGirl how to interact with her little sister. Here is their favorite lapware game:

sesameworkshop.org/sesamestreet/games/flash.php?contentId=4203178

I like to work with TwinkleToes on the Starfire site, it helps us play around with the alphabet. She can’t handle the mouse yet, but I’m thinking she may only be a few months away from being able to at this point.

http://www.starfall.com/

GlitterGirl has also spent lots of time on the Starfall site over the years on her own. It starts out helping kids learn the alphabet and slowly moves through the stages of reading. Once kids learn to read there are sections of books to read on Greek Myths, Chinese Fables, Folk Tales, etc.

There is also a lot to do on the pbskids site, we like playing around with the music:

http://pbskids.org/music/index.html

The computer is a tool that can help us teach our kids. As with all other tools, everything in moderation.

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