How do I find free on-line games for a preschooler?
Starfall.com is an excellent site for emergent readers! It has stories, songs, printouts, games, etc. There are a lot of activities your child can do safely there. Frankly, I think it is the preeminent site for children learning to read. I have used it frequently with kindergarten and first grade students in the course of my work as an educator. Also, the Starlight Foundation’s website is both educational and fun. It has games designed to help children with often debilitating diseases or conditions cope with the discomfort or anxiety caused by their illness (click on the second link and scroll down to see the programs). I like Quest for the Code. Edheads is a fun exploration site where you can explore the mechanics of simple machines or even perform virtual surgery (maybe your child will be inspired to become a orthopedic surgeon). Children’s author Jan Brett’s website is full of activities for young children. You can watch her tell stories or play interactive games on the site. Of cou
