(1) The apps, games and websites that are promoted as 'educational' are not always the best ones for supporting learning.
The fact that they're interactive doesn't necessarily mean that they're much better than an old-fashioned workbook with its right and wrong answers.
Children may enjoy these products for a while but then get a bit bored, and we now know that they are not the most appropriate or engaging way to learn.
(2) Treat so-called 'free' apps with caution. Some will expose your child to adverts. Others are designed to wait until your frustration as young children don't understand why they can't continue.
Sometimes it's better to make a small payment child is engaged in a game or storyline and then demand payment before they can go any further.
This can lead to up front if the app promises no further purchases. However, the CBeebies Playtime and CBeebies Storytime apps are free to download and completely free of adverts or in-app purchases.
(3) Choosing an app needs the same kind of thought and care you would put into buying anything else for your child.
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Don't rely only on the star rating, but read the user reviews and check the privacy policy if you're worried about the personal information that the app might be collecting.
If you want your child to enjoy learning, to develop curiosity, and to think about things creatively then provide them with a range of games and apps.
Open-ended games that become progressively more challenging and encourage children to explore and have fun are more likely to establish a love of learning and to lay the foundation for their future development.
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