The classic children's television show's computer game version helps children learn about numbers, letters, words and basic arithmetic. The game provides education with fun, interactive bright screens and lively voiceovers. According to Edutaining Kids, the transitions are a bit slow and voiceovers can be long-winded. Despite this, it's rated a sound and entertaining computer game for preschoolers.
If you're looking for a computer game to help your child learn to read, try the Tag Reading System. The game comes with one book and you connect to a website that plays the audio which corresponds to your book. You must pay for optional additional books but the audio accompaniments are free. The game allows preschoolers to supplement shared reading time with independent reading, though you might ask your child about the story to help her retain what she's read.
This problem-solving game has your child journey through Sun Valley as Ollo, whose neighbor, Rose, has lost track of her oversized prize tomato. Ollo helps save the day by solving different problems presented in various mini-games that lead you closer to the missing tomato. The games involve sorting, color recognition and counting. The game also stresses the concept of helping others. Ollo must rebuild a nest, plant a garden in a certain order and help fix a stove. The story is narrated and divided into chapters.
If you're looking for a computer game that enriches your preschooler's creative side, consider ItzaBitza, a game that presents your child with a written quest. Each word can be clicked on and the computer will read it aloud. The quests require your little one to draw objects that come alive with animation in the game. Because of this compelling reward, your preschooler is motivated to work through five reading levels. Encourage your child to think about what happens in the animation if he alters his drawing next time.