Saturday, November 8, 2008

Online Activities for Children II

Help Me Get Home!
From: http://funschool.kaboose.com/preschool/amazing-animals/games/game_animal_homes.html

How to play:
The page will display a number of animals who are out of place. The animals that are not in the correct habitat are shaking. The child is required to move these animals by clicking and dragging them to their correct habitat. When the child places the animal in the right place, it will say thank you. However, if the animal is placed in the wrong area, it will continue shaking and say “too hot”, “too cold”, “too wet”, etc. By clicking on some parts of the background, children can hear the sounds heard in that environment. (eg. Clicking the water produces the sound of waves)

Evaluation:

From this activity, children will learn about animals and their different habitats and why different animals have to live in different places. The game has a very simple concept to it and the child can move each animal multiple times to find out why the animal is not suited to the other habitats. Each habitat is clearly defined by bright colours and the animals are easily spotted as well. When the child finishes, he can reshuffle the animals and play again. This game is appropriate for children from 4-5 years old.

Diego’s underwater adventure
From: http://www.nickjr.com/games/diegos-underwater-adventure.jhtml?path=/games/all-shows/numbers-shapes/all-ages/index.jhtml

How to play:
In this game, Luna has broken into pieces, and Diego has to go on an adventure to look for these pieces. He has to go to four different locations to do so. These four locations have challenges that involve looking for animals and shapes, counting, sorting and riddles.

Evaluation:
This colourful game is very engaging for children aged 4-5. through this game, the child is learning how to identify shapes, colours and numbers. The child also learns about various animals, such as pelicans, sea turtles, jellyfish, stingray, etc. The child is also given opportunity to problem-solve and listen to instructions. This game is easy for the child to play as Diego gives very simple step-by-step instruction and only involves using the mouse to play.

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