A computer can be a wonderful addition to a household when everyone is capable of using it to its fullest. Parents can supplement a child's education in ways that make learning fun and enjoyable. There are many excellent, exciting programs that are geared for the pre-kindergarten and kindergarten child. These program help reinforce alphabet recognition, counting, number sequencing, shapes and many other concepts that children need to know at this age. For older children programs that build spelling, vocabulary, math, geography and science skills are readily available.
Concepts are easier to grasp when presented in a multi-sensual format that a computer can provide.
The entire family can benefit from the new multimedia technology. CD-ROM based reference materials such as encyclopedias, dictionaries, thesauruses and other reference guides help bring to life history and language in a new and exciting way. There are foreign language CD-ROMs that allow you to hear, see and write the language for easy comprehension. You can visit foreign lands and plan trips on your computer. Learning to use the computer should begin early in the development of a child and continue as the child grows.