Find Kid Games That Are Free to Play for Ages 1 to 6
Many video and computer games are unsuitable for kids ages 1 to 6, and it can be difficult to find something suitable. The search becomes harder if you're looking for free games for your toddler to enjoy. The Internet has many such games, and several websites have many games compiled in one easy location.
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ABCs and 123s
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Many of these games require little more than a mouse click Sites such as Fisher-Price, Nick Jr. and Kaboose provide free games that teach your child letters and numbers. Bright colors, cute characters and fun animation keep your child engrossed. These games are typically very simple, requiring little more from the child than a click of the mouse or a pressing of any key to continue. Since the focus is teaching letters and numbers instead of controls or gameplay, this approach is ideal.
Stories
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Fun and simple story games keep your child engrossed. For children who require more complex entertainment to stay interested, free story-based games work just fine. The narration is simple, and the plots are nonthreatening. Sites such as Storyplace, Nick Jr. and Lil' Fingers offer stories such as a train delivering animals to their homes or a crocodile losing a tooth. Basic reading skills are developed through these games, along with teaching the child about the kinds of characters in the story, usually animals.
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Coloring
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Online or offline, drawing is entertaining for many children Many children love to color and paint, and there are several free games that let your child draw and paint, mess-free. Virtually every computer comes bundled with MS Paint, which is very user-friendly. Sites such as Lil' Fingers, JacksonPollock.com, and TreeHouseTV have drawing games, all of which are very child-friendly. Many of these sites let your child print his or her drawings straight from the website.
Famous Characters
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Licensed characters can quickly grab a child's attention Many free games for kids ages 1 to 6 feature famous characters from TV shows, such as Disney's Mickey Mouse, Nick Jr.'s Dora The Explorer and PBS' Curious George. These games are featured exclusively on their respective companies' websites, making them easy to find while searching. They are largely educational, teaching your child the same material as other games, but some are designed as pure entertainment. Either way, they are made with children ages 1 to 6 in mind, and are clean and safe.
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