Technology/Computers

Technology is introduced in Early Childhood as one of the "centers" in our classrooms. The children are exposed to developmentally appropriate computer programs that will:

• Foster hand-eye coordination
• Reinforce number, letter, shape, and color recognition
• Teach sharing and turn-taking while allowing the children to verbally engage with each other and build social skills
• Teach sorting, calculating, identifying, and differentiating while navigating different programs to introduce beginning reading and math skills
• Enhance visual motor skills while working on directionality
• Foster interaction with others by encouraging discussion of what is seen and where to click the mouse
• Build self-confidence by making children feel successful

Some of the programs we use include: Tux Paint, Millie's Math House, www.onemorestory.com

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