| Even when they are widely used today, | | | | own home, you can go to your child's school |
| computers still cannot replace books and pens as | | | | library or a community college near your place |
| reading and writing materials. However, it still is | | | | and see if you can use their computer there. |
| undeniable that they can support the things that | | | | Inquire about good learning programs too from |
| the reading and writing activities teach the child. | | | | your librarian and try them out. Your librarian |
| There are computer program that can easily | | | | might be able to help you know about basic steps |
| capture a child' interest at the same time can | | | | in using the computer and where you could get |
| teach him valuable lessons. Even when they don't | | | | training in these computer programs before you |
| know how to read yet, these programs which | | | | work with the child. |
| have enjoyable characters can make learning | | | | At first, play the program with him. Then later on, |
| more fun for children around three years old. | | | | let him sit by the computer on his own while you |
| These reading programs in the computer allow | | | | watch. Guide him and don't forget to give him |
| your child to: | | | | praises. Make sure the programs are appropriate |
| • Listen to stories at the same time read | | | | for his age as one program is suited for different |
| along on her own. | | | | ages. As he gets older, provide him with more |
| • Make learning the alphabet, rhyming words | | | | challenging programs. So if your children have |
| and simple words fun for your children to learn as | | | | different ages, the program can let each child |
| they play with the characters and objects in the | | | | hone his or her skills. |
| screen. | | | | Different computer programs offer different |
| • Command your computer to record your | | | | qualities so it is advisable to try the program first |
| child's voice then play it back after the recording | | | | before buying it. Read also the children's program |
| so she can listen to herself. | | | | reviews first which you can access from the local |
| • Write down simple sentences and make | | | | library. You can also ask the librarian or the |
| stories out of them. Put up characters and | | | | teacher of your child if they can recommend any |
| pictures in these stories then read them back. | | | | good software that they know of. |
| • Let your child make books on her own and | | | | There are also websites you can search through |
| print them. | | | | the Internet. Most of the time, these websites |
| • Do slide show presentations. | | | | are where organizations like the libraries |
| • Be praised because of her progress in her | | | | government offices, business and other groups |
| skills in language. | | | | provide their information for the people. This is |
| How to Find a Computer Which You and Your | | | | one way of looking for good computer learning |
| Child Can Use | | | | programs for your children but make sure that |
| Even when you don't have a computer at your | | | | you only get materials with excellent quality. |