Make your child’s tablet educational with these tips

Tablets are becoming very popular among children. 

They keep young ones entertained and are also a great tool to help them learn. In fact, ‘schooling’ can even begin from the comfort of your own home. With so many educational apps, programmes and games, children can learn some of the basic things that are taught in school before they even start school. 

What makes a good tablet for kids?

A good tablet for children is easy to use and navigate. 

It must come with age-appropriate content as well as all the parental controls necessary to make sure your child isn’t exposed to any content not suitable. 

You also want to ensure that you buy a tablet that is durable. Kids often drop things and you don’t want to find yourself having to buy or fix a tablet every few months. Protect your child's tablet with a good tablet cover. We love the Tuff-Luv Uni-View 10" Universal Tablet Cover available on ECR shop for only R350. It looks amazing and is fully adjustable. It fits most tablets on the market.

Keeping control over how much time your children spend on their tablets is also important. “We advise parents to download learning apps for their children, but they have to be careful to not allow the children to spend too much time on their tablets. The maximum time that children should spend on their tablets is 30 minutes, then they should take a break. You must also make sure you supervise your children because if you don't supervise, they can do other stuff that they are not supposed to instead of learning" says teacher Paula from Madon Daycare in Midrand.  

Great educational apps for kids

With so many apps available, it may be hard for you to decide which ones are best for your child. We compiled a list of our favourites:

Moo, Baa, La La La! 

This app will help your kids to learn about animals and the sounds they make. It is an interactive version of Sandra Boynton’s popular board book. It is also great for teaching your kids how to read. 

Endless Alphabet 

Your child will have lots of fun while learning their ABC's and building their vocabulary. 

Toca Mini

Is your child creative? Then this app will be perfect for them. It is designed to help children create their own characters including imaginary friends, fantasy animals etc. using colours, stamps and tactile touchscreen controls. 

Counting Caterpillar 

If you want to develop a love for Mathematics in your young one, then Counting Caterpillar is the perfect app to help nurture those maths skills.

Petting Zoo

This is a brilliant app to introduce your kids to animals. Each animal even has its own sound, making it super fun.

For more educational apps for your child, check out this link.

Educational games

Peekaboo Barn

A fun game that will teach your children about animals. Your child can even decide if they want the game to be narrated using an adult’s voice or a child’s voice.

Math Ninja

This is a popular game that will help your child improve their calculations speed. 

Stack the Countries

Let your young ones learn about the different countries of the world and their major cities using this fun game.

Toddler Kids Puzzles PUZZINGO 

Puzzles are a fun way to improve your child’s problem-solving skills. The Toddler Kids Puzzles PUZZINGO is a great game to teach your child words and improve their grammar while improving their problem-solving skills. After completion of a puzzle, the little one even gets a rewarded with a variety of fun mini-games.

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