After some research, we decided to get a LeapFrog ClickStart
"computer". It is a wireless keyboard that connects to the TV via a game console. I let the boys play with it for the first time and they loved it.
"computer". It is a wireless keyboard that connects to the TV via a game console. I let the boys play with it for the first time and they loved it.
I like that it is durable (a must-have in a twin boy household), has age-appropriate games that teach computer fundamentals, and that it can quickly and easily be put away if someone loses computer privileges. Nate is left-handed and Alex is right-handed, so we needed something that would let us switch the mouse around easily. And I wanted something the boys can play without constant supervision and without fear of really harming our computers.
I had pretty low expectations of their first experience. Alex did about as well as I expected. He liked hitting all the buttons and moving the mouse, but didn't quite grasp how the mouse, mouse button, and cursor work together. That didn't matter... he still had a great time.
Nate, on the other hand, rocked it. He easily moved the mouse around and clicked items on the screen. He systematically pressed every button and understood what each button did.
I predict that we will soon be a three-income household as we get Nate some software consulting gigs. Here are my recommendations to prospective employers:
* Nate 2.75 is an independent worker as he likes to "do it myself!!"
* Nate 2.75 is a very temperamental employee but can easily be placated with chocolate-covered anything.
* Nate 2.75 requires a two hour mid-day nap. I strongly suggest you comply with this requirement.
* Nate 2.75 works best when given projects that start with the letter N. I would avoid giving him projects that start with the letter A.
6 comments:
And most importantly in these tight economic times, Nate 2.75 will work for peanuts!
LOL.
My sister works in software too. She was joking that Michael was going to replace her in the next year or two. Outsourcing to Preschoolers, what's the world coming too?
Very cute. It even look like they did well taking turns. I am hoping that the boys learn that soon! I am not wanting to continue buying 2 of everything :)
That's one way to increase the ol' 529 contributions!
I'll be interested to see how you like the LeapFrog. It looks like the boys are pros at taking turns. Even though we 'practice' taking turns every night (turning pages, picking out which potty to sit on (L side or R side, since they are the same color), etc., I don't know if they are able to handle a kid computer. They have a hard enough time sharing their AquaDoodle.
Very cool. That's one product review I'm entering into the vault for when my boys are old enough. You should consider writing a review over at epinions.com
I'm trying to teach my boys about taking turns, I don't think they grasp it. It's all about possession. Even if there is two of something, they both want the same one, or both of them. LOL
Let us know how the LeapFrog system works out.
Very cute! My daughter has a leappad and I am seriously looking into buying this. Just very expensive here.
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