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There is no denying the fact that computers have more than proven useful in today’s society. The question is when to introduce your child to it. Though NYC does run some classes for children through their libraries and after school programs, it is not part of a comprehensive growth program for preschoolers.
Over the past three years, there has been tremendous housing growth in the northeast section of the Bronx. To date, 1,200 new housing units have been built in the area to accommodate the growth of the borough population. Most of these units are being bought or rented by young families with young children. With inflation continuing to rise each year, the typical family now requires dual or supplemental incomes. With this trend comes the corresponding need for quality childcare services.
Incorporating computers into the early year settings of a child is a constructive and enjoyable way that make children’s learning more meaningful and relevant to their everyday lives. It gives them a secure foundation upon which they can build at primary school.
The computers help children develop and reinforce many educational skills from literacy to science. Computers are used to enhance what the children learn in class by using interactive learning games, sing-a-longs and word play. Computers help increase their logic, reasoning and problem solving abilities. It is therefore important that parents place their children in schools with programs that introduce them to computer technology at an early age.
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July 25th, 2014 at 1:32 pm
It’s exciting and commendable that so many parents and educators are teaching their children such valuable computer skills so early on in life because they will need these skills to combat the challenges of growing up in a digital age. But research shows that today’s kids are learning computer skills before life skills. Does this matter? Does this behavior give parents new challenges, or is this just a new set of issues for them to be aware of as they bring children up in today’s world. Let me know your thoughts on this issue.
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