Comments on: Educational Games For Young Children

By: Andrew

Andrew — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 17:43:09 +0000

I’m not sure if you are still working on this, but there are some nice programs for children in the Edubuntu offshoot. Tux paint seems to be a popular one.

I grew up with an old computer when i was six. I mostly played games back then. I learned to use DOS, and i especially remember a neat game called ACLOCK. IT was a fun game that helped me learn how to use the mouse, it also helped me learn to read a clock, and how to match pictures too. it was fun. Sadly i don’t see the same quality in today’s child’s software (at least proprietary software).

By: Jason

Jason — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 03:35:58 +0000

In Ubuntu I am able to to to system>>administration>>synaptic package manager search for childsplay and browse the list.

I am also thoroughly impressed with GCompris

By: Steve

Steve — Fri, 20 Apr 2007 19:35:16 +0000

GCompris is really good. My daughter started it at 2 and still has fun with it at 6. There are still parts of it that are too challenging that she is looking forward to being able to do.

There’s also a windows port for friends who don’t use Linux, but it doesn’t have all the same games. You can purchase a complete windows version for a nominal fee.

By: jed

jed — Mon, 02 Apr 2007 22:02:24 +0000

the EDU-Nix Live CD has childsplay and Gcompris, plust alot more http://www.edu-nix.org

By: Mark

Mark — Mon, 02 Apr 2007 14:18:34 +0000

I second Teeth Maestro, GCompris is an excellent package with a lot of games in, and all categorized (there’s even a “Learn about the computer” section for mouse/keyboard skills) I’ve loaded up Edubuntu on my childrens PC as I want them to understand there’s more to PC’s then what Microsoft supply!
My eldest can already use the mouse, type and navigate the web (Firefox of course!) and she’s only 6!

By: Teeth Maestro

Teeth Maestro — Mon, 12 Feb 2007 21:25:42 +0000

I have also been looking at some good educational stuff for my kid almost turning 4 – have downloaded Kletters let see if they can truly be useful

Though give Gcompris educational suite a try http://www.ofset.org/gcompris it even has a game to teach the child how to use a mouse – one-click and two click function – including the use of the overall device which leads to a better degree of coordination.

By: Noumaan

Noumaan — Tue, 09 Jan 2007 01:11:48 +0000

I am located in Karachi, Pakistan. My interest in the educational use of open source software is based on curiosity as you must have read that I am trying to teach my niece (my sister’s daughter). She likes computers but I don’t know how I should introduce her to computers and how to make it fun aswell as educational for her. She is four years old and studying in a pre primary school.

I am interested in learning how young children should be introduced to computers. I would be thankful if you could help me learn that.

By: Jack Dausman

Jack Dausman — Mon, 08 Jan 2007 14:26:18 +0000

Noumaan, I’m not sure where you are located (the server is German, but you have a quote from Virginia Power). I’m part of an effort to work with children in a Kenyan orphanage using Edubuntu. Please feel free to contact me if you are interested in working on educational uses of Edubuntu.