How to Choose an Online Learning Website for Preschoolers

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Research all of the possibilities.

   Look at every website you can find.
   
   Read books, talk to parents, teachers, and librarians. , Is it working for them? Is it entertaining?,,, Are they colorful? They shoudn't be black and white, but rather than that you should see greens, blues, pinks, reds, oranges, yellows, purples, browns, blacks (some), whites (splashes here and there), grays, and peaches.
   
   You should see at least 3 different shades of each color., Is it easy to do by yourself? Will preschoolers be able to do it themselves? The key to being able to do this is clear directions, directions read aloud, and pictures to reinforce the directions and lessons., Will children be able to stay on this for at least 30 minutes? Are there a variety of activities that are age appropriate to keep children entertained?, The site content should contain a variety of educational subjects such as the following:
   Letters of the alphabet Numbers and counting Shapes Colors and drawing Music and songs to sing along with Parts of the body Personal hygiene like washing, brushing hair and teeth and establishing a healthy routine and habits Learning the days of the week, month and seasons of the year Teaching children about healthy eating ,,, Ask them if it was fun, see how long they can stay on it, and reinforce what they have learned to see if it was effective., If you do, will you be able to pay for it? Remember that there are plenty of excellent educational sites that you do not have to pay to use.
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   Step 2: Ask a person you trust to see what they think of the website.

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   Step 3: Search for a suitable website and when you find one you should satisfy yourself that the site is affiliated to a professional body or organization.

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   Step 4: Look at all references

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   Step 5: but don't rely on these too much.

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   Step 6: Look through the children's pages.

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   Step 7: Play a game on the website.

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   Step 8: Make sure that the website is exciting and entertaining.

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   Step 9: Determine what the website teaches.

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    Step 10: Establish that the website will meet both the needs of your child and you.

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    Step 11: Check that the website builds on to what the child has already learned.

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    Step 12: Have children that are of preschool age play on this site.

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    Step 13: Check to see if you have to pay to use this site.

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