How to Download Free Toddler Games to Your Computer

Toddlers love to play games, and computer games are no exception. Before you go out and buy games that you aren't sure your child will enjoy, take some time to explore those available for download on the Internet. These range in quality, but there are many designed to teach valuable pre-reading and math skills that will benefit your child when he enters school. The best software engages your child in fun and colorful activities that teach important skills at the same time.

Instructions

1. Determine your operating system. You can find this by right-clicking on "My Computer." A drop-down menu will appear. Select "Properties". Read the screen for information on your operating system.

2. Check for available space on your hard drive. Go to "My Computer" and right-click on local disc or hover the cursor over the icon to see the amount of space available. Clicking on the icon will produce a graph of space available with an option to clean up your hard drive to create additional space.

3. Visit the download site (see resources). Review the description of the program and determine if it is appropriate for the age and skill level of your child.

4. Review the file size to determine if you have enough room on your computer to run the program. Keep in mind that a zip file may download at a smaller size than the actual program requires to run. Always read all documentation before downloading.

5. Look for system requirements for the download. You may see several options. Select the option that matches your system.

6. Follow the prompts or directions on the screen to complete the download and installation process.

Tips & Warnings

• Select games that are easy to use.

References

• Time 4 Learning
• Science For Kids: What Video Games Can Teach Us

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish
• Freeware For Toddlers
• ABC (letters, numbers)
• Free Drawing Software for Kids