

Placing a sticker on the primary (left) button also helped. An older physical ball mouse encourages proper control, and tends to have less buttons. The new IR mice are fascinating to kids, and obviously, can't be good when pointed directly into the eyes. Tip: If your going to teach a toddler to use a mouse, find a classic mouse with the ball. Considering the tech industry is struggling with that same question, I was tolerant, and kept some screen cleaner nearby. The hardest challenge for her, was actually knowing when it was okay to touch the screen (such as a tablet), and when she had to use the mouse. At the age of 2, my daughter, learned the basic fundamentals of mouse and touch controls from apps like Sesame Street ABCs, and other PBS and no-name brand educational apps. So, whats good enough for grandma and Uncle Sam.įinding the perfect game was the first challenge. Another justification lies in new evidence which suggests gaming can help ward off the effects of Alzheimer, for keeping the brain active.
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In fact, I personally can attribute my career to my gaming roots, as I had been contracted to create a team building simulator for the US Navy and Air Force. This includes gaming, as it introduces all types of new social aspects and skills to a child, if done properly.

Life should be a mix of activities from reading, to social physical play, to everything in between. I certainly recognize the need to moderate, and control the amount of time one is in front of a screen, including myself. Its controversial, as many "experts" believe kids should have zero screen time. Introducing a toddler to the world of gaming, is a bit of an undertaking.
