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Best Toy Computer For Your Preschooler

In a world where technology is quickly working its way into the lives of families around the globe, it is crucial to start educating children about the wonders and operations of computers. Children are able to use a computer at an earlier and earlier age.

However, it’s risky for parents to buy an actual computer with features that children will never use. The most crucial part of the computer is the gaming capabilities. LeapFrog, the company that brings educational products to children and their families, now offers a computer age-appropriate for children 3-6 years old.

The LeapFrog ClickStart: My First Computer plugs right into your child’s TV and brings various educational games right to the big screen. The keyboard is large enough for little hands and fingers to operate. The colorful keys are also great at teaching your child to distinguish between the position of the letters and numbers.

Your child will have the QWERTY keyboard memorized in no time! The large mouse pad, adjustable for left or right handed children, is large enough to teach kids how to point and click on an actual computer, a hand-eye coordination skill.

This computer is part of LeapFrog’s Learning Path, an online tool that allows parents to view what their child is learning and what they will be learning in the future. It’s a great way to keep parents up-to-date with their child’s learning process.

There are currently 11 learning games released for this ClickStart computer. From Dora the Explorer and Bob the Builder, to Disney Princess and Toy Story games, these interactive games are sure to teach your child reading and counting skills. Your children will enjoy learning and will want to learn more with their own computer.

The computer is offered at a price parents are bound to find reasonable. Overall, this toy computer is unbeatable for its price and educational experience. If you have experience with the LeapFrog Clickstart, leave a comment below and let us know what you thought.

When it comes to kids and video games, you want to keep them safe from excessive violence, but you also want them to have fun. With that in mind, we’re going to take a look at some great Nintendo Wii games for 6 to 9 year old boys and girls.

Top Wii Games for 6 to 9 Year Old Boys

• Endless Ocean – Interesting for explorers and curious children full of imagination.
• Super Mario Galaxy – Huge game with many levels to conquer.
• Boom Blox – Knock ‘em down without a mess!

Top Wii Games for 6 to 9 Year Old Girls

• Disney Princess: Enchanted Journey- Fun for girls.
• Carnival – Lots of games for little girls.
• Go Diego Safari Rescue – Realistic with great graphics.

Top Wii Sports Games for 6 to 9 Year Olds

• Playground – Various playground games.
• MarioKart – Racing
• Wii Sports – Lots of sports games – good for two players or more.
• Wii Play – Fun play time on the Wii.
• Wii Fit – Teaching fitness and good health!

Here are a few tips for finding video games for children of all ages.

• Ratings - Pay attention to warnings and ratings on the cover of the game.
• Rent First - To keep from spending money on a game your child never plays, have them rent the title first to see if they really like it. If they do – and don’t beat it while renting it – then it might be a good idea to purchase.

If you have other suggestions for Wii games for 6 to 9 year olds, leave a comment below and let us know. With so many games out there these days, it is easy to be overwhelmed. With a little help from us, you can know what you are going to get before you get to the store and look over all the games. We really want to hear from you, so leave your thoughts below.