Hi Alex,
ANYTHING that happens MAY be of interest. :)
In this age group they have insufficient fine
motor coordination to do more than operate
reasonably large objects. Keybashing is the limit
really.
6-18 months is too young to associate such
disparate events as audio/visual images
eventuating from actions on an unconnected object
(computer peripheral - keyboard/mouse) . In other
words, an infants capacity to associate such
things is very weak. The relationship has to be
more visceral and immediate (breastfeeding is an
example). Simple shapes in holes etc really only
comes after about 12 -18 months (closer to the
latter).
Something that is flashy and noisy would attract
their attention but you may be stretching it for a
child in this age range to be interested for long.
Learning would be limited to the development of
associations between more obvious physical objects
- pushing buttons to make noise/music, pressing
keys on a piano.
All the same, check out Gcompris - found in your
friendly local repo.
Regards,
Patrick
Alex Samad <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Thu, 7 Feb 2008 09:28:17 +1100
Hi
I was wondering if any one has any recommendation for some interactive kids
programmes for learning/playing that i can get for linux. I currently have a
spare keyboard that the little bashes on, but I would like to have something
happen on the screen as well and hopefully maybe learn some things as well?
Alex
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