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To: Gary Kao who wrote (76157)3/11/1999 9:20:00 AM
From: greenspirit  Read Replies (2) of 186894
 
Gary, OTOTOTOT

Both my children started using a computer at 2. It will take them only a couple of weeks at that age to master the mouse. My recommendation: Set the mouse on medium with a large pointer instead of getting those kids kind. Some of the best programs at that age are:

Jumpstart Pre-school
Reading Rabbit 1
Candy land
Franklins Reading World
Cyberopolis
Disney Dalmation
Freddie Fish
Novell's Kids bundle, which contains a great easy card maker. My kids loved making cards and drawing at that age.

To echo what Fred has said, my almost 6 year old is going to a gifted public school program largely because of the computers effect on his development. He also attended a Montessori school from 2 on so I'm sure that helped a lot too.

At about 4 or when he has developed well enough, the Microsoft Magic buss series is really terrific. As well as all the other Learning Company programs. "My amazing Human body" is also a real hoot that the kids he can learn a lot from. Shoot! I learn a lot playing that one.

Gary, there are just so many terrific programs available now for kids it's amazing. I'm sure as soon as I click submit I'll find a few dozen more laying around I haven't even mentioned. :-)

Have fun, teaching him on your lap should be the first step. Go for it! You will be amazed how quickly he learns.

CAUTION: WARNING: Scratching CD's is your worst enemy! Teach him to be unbelievably careful not to smudge or scrap the shiny side. :-)

Michael
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