www.NickJr.com has free online games for kids
Games VideosCatering to families of preschoolers, www.nickjr.com offers a wide
variety of categories for age-appropriate activity. There are four main
categories: family, shows, kids and boost. Boost is nickjr.'s premium
educational service; a free trial is offered for Boost. The extension of
Parents Connect shares the collaboration of many parent's thoughts,
ideas, experiences and savings nationally and locally.
Preschoolers will be able to reinforce developmentally appropriate
skills when entering the "kids" tab. This window presents the options of
games, videos, free drawing or boost. Favorite characters may also be
selected to be featured in games and videos. Reading and language, along
with math and creativity, are utilized skills within the offered games
that help build school readiness.
Nickjr.com engages a family with several different subcategories.
Through the "family" tab, parents may be inspired to create crafts, cook
up simple recipies, document milestones, plan a character party or dive
into seasonal themes. For health and safety, the website offers
parental support with issues such as asthma, allergies, child safety,
transitions with baby, potty training, bath time and more. Parents can
find a product guide to aid them in elecronic, toy and video game
purchases. A monthly sweepstakes can add excitement by entering once
daily for large and small prizes or trips.
Many preschooler's favorite television shows are able to be accessed and
viewed through nickjr.com. These shows deliver educational concepts
such as social studies with Toot and Puddle, music and movement with The
Fresh Beat Band, math with Team Umizoomi, science with Dino Dan, social
concepts with Yo Gabba Gabba!, languages with Dora or Kai-Lan and
environment concepts with Diego. Several other character shows are also
available for viewing through the website.
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