Online Games for Kids
Playing web games (most for free) is a great way for kids to be introduced to computer games. The range is vast with many titles, ranging from puzzle and learning games for kids through to smaller scale harmless games featuring good graphics, shapes and bright color!
Some initialy suggestions for parents looking for online games for kids including the major websites such as disney.com or the ABC.
These web sites filter their content well and the games and learning tools are made directly for kids. Plenty of the content is free and parents can feel safe their kids are getting good quality stuff mostly for free.
Another good online site for games for kids is the NickJnr site. Accessed at www.nickjr.com/kids/ its ideally setup for youngsters from 4-10 where they can play, paint and indulge in a fun world of movie stars, games and harmless fun.
And finally, for older kids, shockwave.com features some cool games that are more detailed and will be enjoyed for hours by kids older than 10 years old.
Computer games for kids can be great fun and when chosen right and monitored, parents can feel safe that the PC / computer is a good learning tool assisting kids to discover and learn safely, and have fun along the way.