Technology is an unavoidable part of children’s lives, and so often it is discussed in negative terms: How to limit screen time, why your child shouldn’t have a phone, and how to reduce interest in tablet-based games. But technology can also be a big advantage to child development and early childhood education, providing flexible educational solutions that can be used at home and at school. Screen time isn’t all bad. Below are three technologies that can help your child learn. 

3 Technologies You Can Use to Help Your Child Learn

1. Tablet Games

Tablet games aren’t just for fun! They can also be a great way to enhance child development with early childhood education games. There are games available to help kids learn foreign languages, the alphabet, and even writing. Because tablets are so interactive, kids can speak to and write on them and receive feedback on their work, just like they would from a teacher. 

2. Online Videos

Viewing videos with your child can give you the chance to show them how their learning applies in the real world. You might not be able to take your kids to a laboratory or a zoo on the other side of the world, but you can easily show them a video of either place online. Part of child development is kids learning to understand their place in the world, and videos can broaden their view of what the earth has in store for them. 

3. Collaborative Projects

Through the internet, kids can collaborate on projects with each other even when they’re not physically together. Classroom work can be brought home and worked on online, even if you aren’t able to arrange a playdate. Technology can actually help your child connect with their peers. 

Great Beginnings in Saint Charles and Cottleville, MO, is an early childhood center committed to enhancing child development and providing the best child care and preschool education services to families. The teachers, directors, and owner can be counted on to put your kids first in a fun and safe learning environment. Visit their website to learn more about their various programs, and call (636) 724-5048 or (636) 447-4212 for more information.