Game Time

Nadia and Nicole have always been drawn to electronics.  Nicole had learned to turn the tv on by the time she was a year old.  Her favorite toys are have buttons and lights.  Nadia loves anything that makes loud noises.  They pretend to talk on the phone and play games on our smartphones.

They have always wanted to play on the computer.  We have been hesitant about letting them do this but recently decided to give them an old laptop to play with.   I hunted for for a game made for 18 month olds, but was surprised there weren't very many.  I decided to give a Disney game made for 18 month to 3 year olds a shot.  Disney Toddler Game

The game is fairly simple and teaches letters, numbers, colors, and shapes.  All the girls need to do is mouse-over certain objects.  Disney characters provide lots of positive reinforcement and encouragement.  After a short play period Nicole was associating moving the mouse with what happens on the screen. 

The girls love having a game to play on their computer and I love not having to tell them to stay away from my computer so often.  They have not mastered the games yet, but I'm sure with a little more practice they will soon be surfing the web like big girls.