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wells branch also has an IBM supplied Young Explorer--we like it so well that
we'd like 2!!! Yes it does make noise but families get over there together and
use it and it keeps the real computers from becoming messy and being pounded on
as children learn to use the computer. It gets lots of use.
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One of our members asked about computers to use with preschoolers. She
wanted to buy something young children could use in the library. I sent her
the following but if you have anything to add I would be most appreciative.
Take care.
Suzan Nyfeler
Youth Services Specialist
Central Texas Library System, Inc.
1005 W. 41st, Suite 100
Austin, Texas 78756
512-583-0704, x17
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Vtech: www.vtechkids.com
Vtech has a range of electronic learning games for various ages. You can buy
them at Target or Wal-Mart. They are affordable and easy to find, especially
at Christmas. Take into account that they do make noise. Pam Downing at the
Kingsland Library uses these (I think). Contact her at 325-388-3170 or [EMAIL
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Leapfrog: www.leapfrog.com
Leapfrog has electronic learning systems for various ages. They tend to have
more small parts which can be an issue. You can also buy them at Target or
Wal-Mart, however a sturdier version is available to the educational market.
Look online and ask for info on them. Sandy Schultz at Liberty Hill Community
Library has used these. Call her at 512-515-7723 or [EMAIL PROTECTED]
My First Keyboard: http://www.kidtech.com/
This was an interesting option I found for preschoolers to use with existing
computers.
Little Tikes Young Explorer PC Pal:
http://www.littletikes.com/toys/toys-detail.aspx?Product_ID=3005&Ntt=computer&N=26&Ntk=Product+Search
This is the public version of a PC developed by IBM for child care centers.
It has a hefty price tag but is sturdy and colorful. For ideas on how to use
it, go to:
http://www.kidsmartearlylearning.org/. Won a 2005 Innovation Technology
award from Fuji Film. The drawback is the flatpad keyboard which makes it feel
less like a real computer. It also takes up space. It is a real computer
inside a plastic shell. Liberty Hill also has one of these. Sandy said if she
had it to do over again shed just get a real computer since children start so
young these days with them.
One thing to keep in mind is that all of these set ups make sound, which the
kids like
but the adults do not. Headphones are an option but then you have
the sharing issue. As with any service, there are pros and cons with each.
Dianne Koehler
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