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Learning Software for Toddlers?

Posted by Cliff on from the starting-'em-off-early dept.

dunkan asks: "I know there are a lot of different software packages out there available for children. But I have an 19 month old boy who loves to move the mouse, and press buttons. While he can randomly start winamp and skip through the playlist, he doesn't know what he is doing. Does anyone have software suggestions for children in this age group? I would think it would be a simple as moving the mouse, or pressing a key, or whatever, gives a response that teaches them what the effect of their actions are. I have looked, but haven't found anything useful yet."

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  1. 19 months seems pretty young... by imrdkl · · Score: 2, Interesting
    But a good topic, nonetheless. Perhaps the age limit could be extended to, say, 3-4 yrs?

    Time-telling, or basic english word skills software recommendations would be great. Bonus if it's free software, as always. :-)

  2. Debian Jr. by damiam · · Score: 2, Interesting

    You might find something useful in the list of packages packaged by the Debian Jr. project.

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  3. Too young! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Interesting

    Ask any Child Development person. Kids that age learn primarily through tactile stimulation and interpersonal interaction. Computer programs provide neither of these.

    For now, get away from the computer and try something stimulating and problem-solving oriented that's more appropriate, like Duplos or coloring books or paint-by-number.