Comments on: Speakaboos: Digital Content for Kids That's FREE!

By: Jonathan

Jonathan — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 22:54:09 +0000

As a school teacher, I can tell you that kids learn to read (and learn creativity) in many different ways. They need to be read to by their parents, they need to read by themselves and they need to interact with reading in creative ways. Speakaboos shouldn’t be used as a digital babysitter – most responsible parents wouldn’t – but it can definitely be a great way to strengthen a child’s enjoyment of reading. Case in point: I’ve actually used it in the classroom!

By: MiB

MiB — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:12:56 +0000

Honestly, I think it could be a good compliment to reading to your child and definitely a good alternative to TV. How many mothers don’t plonk their kids in front of the TV in order to get a shover or finish dinner? Why not let them play o this site insted? This is one site that I would actually consider using, and I usually dislike kids sites and games.

By: Connie

Connie — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:55:51 +0000

I agree…children should be read to by their parents…NOT just plunked down in front of a machine that does their job for them. The dishes will wait..meaningful moments with your children are lost forever when machines are taking over.

By: MeToo

MeToo — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:16:46 +0000

Er…I’m not going to say a word because my Mother taught me (without the help of a computer!) that if you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything at all.