Gifted Kids and Computers
Tuesday April 22, 2008
Children these days seem to be born knowing how to use technological gadgets, including the greatest technological gadget of all time -- the computer. Whether your child is a young preschooler or a teenager, feel free to encourage his or her interest in the computer. If you worry about a toddler's use of the keyboard, consider getting a one designed just for toddlers like the myPC Stage 1 Toddler Keyboard.
If your child likes to read, you can find books about computers for children of all ages that not only explain how computers work, but also describe computer parts, the history of computers, and even careers for those who love to work with computers. If your child wants to do more than read about computers -- and what child doesn't? -- pick from one of many software favorites of gifted kids. These include games like The Logical Journey of the Zoombinis for kids as young as five to Chessmaster 9000.
The two things to remember about computer programs for gifted kids is that gifted kids love to learn and be challenged and that gifted kids are usually better off with games recommended for older kids. Zoombinis, for example, is a game recommended for nine-year-olds, but most gifted five-year-olds can play it with ease or with just a little help.
If your child likes to read, you can find books about computers for children of all ages that not only explain how computers work, but also describe computer parts, the history of computers, and even careers for those who love to work with computers. If your child wants to do more than read about computers -- and what child doesn't? -- pick from one of many software favorites of gifted kids. These include games like The Logical Journey of the Zoombinis for kids as young as five to Chessmaster 9000.
The two things to remember about computer programs for gifted kids is that gifted kids love to learn and be challenged and that gifted kids are usually better off with games recommended for older kids. Zoombinis, for example, is a game recommended for nine-year-olds, but most gifted five-year-olds can play it with ease or with just a little help.
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