Children's learning tablets

Technological progress does not stand still, achievements in the field of high technologies have penetrated into all spheres of human life. It is already impossible to imagine work, life, entertainment without the use of smart electronic devices. It is not surprising that technologies have now penetrated into the family sphere, and more specifically, children now use computer devices.

Initially, parents simply let their children watch cartoons and play on their tablets. The manufacturers took this into account and created children's educational tablets that combine not only entertainment, but also useful programs for development.

Requirements

The tablet computer must have access to the Internet using 3G, Wi-Fi in order to be able to download various information.
The tablet must support all applications and games that can be found in the markets.
The device must have a player installed to listen to music and watch videos.
No learning tablet can be considered as such if it cannot read e-books.
Reliable case. Most often it is made of a rubber material that has a shockproof function.
The tablet computer must have a high quality, clear screen so that the child does not spoil his eyesight.
The device should have a convenient, understandable interface so that the child can easily figure out how to implement a particular function.
The tablet should have a powerful processor and a lot of memory, as well as a slot for memory expansion.

What features are needed?

The more functions a tablet has, the higher its value, because in this case, the parents spent money not on a toy, but on a full-fledged computer device designed specifically for children.

Games. For a child, this is one of the most fun ways to learn about the world. While playing, the baby can learn a lot of new information and remember it. In addition, with the help of games, he develops logical thinking.
Training. Modern apps offer kids a wide variety of learning topics. For the little ones, this can be the study of animal species, objects, the alphabet. For older children, programs have been created where it is proposed to improve knowledge in school subjects
All children they love to watch cartoons, and when they grow up, then various films. It's hard to imagine a full-fledged tablet without this feature.
Internet on a tablet, including 3G, is needed not only by adults. Children also want to visit various sites, watch videos on YouTube, communicate on social networks, chats. Children's tablet computer is designed for this too.
Important for the development of children is creative self-realization. The tablet allows you to draw, create graphics in special programs; compose music, etc.
All children love to take photos and videos, and then watch them in the gallery and show them to parents. This function has a tablet device.
As known, for development, children need to read books. Not always and not every book can be taken with you. It is much more convenient to download books in electronic form, which is what the tablet offers.
Children, students at school often have to make presentations for the lesson. A tablet device can also be used for this purpose.

What type of play does the child teach?

Useful games for children that contribute to their learning are those in which, above all, there is no cruelty and senseless destruction of characters. Educational games are aimed at increasing the child's attentiveness, improving his memory, developing logical thinking, as well as gaining new knowledge and developing creative skills.

Types of learning games:

ABC. A game with which a child can learn the letters of the Russian alphabet. Positive characters and beautiful graphics will definitely interest the child, and he will be transferred to the world of letters. Learning takes place in the form of an adventure, passing which step by step, the child learns a new letter.
Clock. This game is for older children from 3 years old. The main goal of the game is to teach the child to determine how much time the clock shows and to teach how to navigate in time. Thanks to this game, the kid will learn what a daily routine is and how to build it, when to have breakfast, lunch, dinner and go to bed.
Puzzles. Cartoon characters teach a child to collect puzzles. The game is interesting for children of any age, it helps to develop patience, logic, attentiveness and motor skills.
Animal world. This game helps children get acquainted with representatives of the animal world. Since exotic animals do not live in Russia and not every zoo has them, playing on a tablet is a great way to tell your child that there are not only pets, but also wild ones. The child can not only see the image of the beast, but also hear what sound it makes.
What grows in the forest. The meaning of the game also resembles an acquaintance with the world of animals, but in addition to this, the child gets acquainted with the plant world.
Audio stories. Every child, not only for fun, but also for their own education, should know the classic Russian fairy tales and their authors. In addition, fairy tales always have an educational function, they explain to children that good always triumphs over evil.
Scientific experiments. Older children love to experiment, but in life it is not always safe. But in the game on the tablet, you can try to "cheat" and at the same time learn a large number of scientific facts.

Which games should you avoid?

Currently, a huge number of games pose a rather cruel task for children: to shoot down, catch, kill someone and get points for this. This leads to the fact that the child does not develop feelings of compassion and pity, and the blood on the screen is not terrifying. Such games develop only aggression, desire to destroy, to destroy violently. Most often, the task must be completed for a while, because of this, the child does not react to what is happening around, including the requests of the parents. This, in turn, leads to mental agitation, mental disorders, the development of neurosis, anxiety, poor sleep, the child becomes uncontrollable. Before downloading a game to a tablet, parents should familiarize themselves with it, determine the degree of its harmlessness.

If the game does not like it, the parents need to explain to the child why it cannot be played and offer another game.

Popular models and their prices

Samsung GALAXY Tab 3 Kids

It is immediately clear from the appearance of the tablet that it was created for children. A striking body, rounded corners indicate this. The screen size is 7 inches, the display has a resolution of 1024x600 pixels. The body is made of plastic, the kit includes a stylus so that the child can draw and write. The tablet device has a slot for microUSB, microSD cards, front (1.3 megapixel) and main camera (3 megapixels), light sensor. The device has a dual-core processor with 8 GB of permanent memory and 1 GB of RAM. With this tablet, you can access wireless networks thanks to the existing Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and A-GPS. This model lacks a 3G module. The tablet runs on Android 4.1 operating system.

The tablet device has a parental control mode, as well as a child mode that prevents shopping and restricts access to the Internet. The cost of the tablet Samsung GALAXY Tab 3 Kids - 9670 rubles.

IKids

The gadget was developed by the Russian company TechHome. Has a rubberized case, which allows you not to worry about the integrity of the tablet. The screen size is also 7 inches, the display has a resolution of 1024x600 pixels. The tablet device has a microHDMI, microUSB connector, a front camera (0.3 megapixels), a main camera (2 megapixels), but there is no function to shoot video. The means of wireless communication are Wi-Fi, Bluetooth. The tablet runs on the Android 4.1 operating system, has a parental control function, and can also be connected to a TV. There is a large selection of educational and entertainment applications for children. The cost of the iKids tablet is 5990 rubles.

Turbokids

Tablet devices are manufactured by the Russian company Turbo. One of the main advantages of these tablets is a large selection, adjusted to the various needs of children of different ages.

S4

This model runs on Android 4.4 operating system and a quad-core processor. Built-in memory - 8 GB, operative -512 MB. The tablet has a microSDHC slot, a 7-inch screen with a resolution of 1024x600 pixels, front (0.3 megapixel), rear (2 megapixel) cameras, Wi-Fi. The main advantage of this model is its powerful battery and shockproof case. The cost of the tablet is 6000 rubles.

Princess

This model runs on Android 5.1 operating system and a quad-core processor. RAM - 1 GB, built-in - 8 GB. The tablet has a microSDHC slot, a 7-inch screen with a resolution of 1024x600 pixels, front and rear cameras of 0.3 megapixels, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth. This model is designed for girls and the main distinguishing feature is the bright case. The cost of the tablet is 5000 rubles.

Turbo MonsterPad 7

This model has the same characteristics as the previous models. The tablet runs on Android 4.4.2 operating system and a quad-core processor. The screen is also 7 inches, with a resolution of 1024x600 pixels. The tablet device does not support the use of a SIM card, but there is a slot for MicroSd and microSDHC. There is also a rear (0.3 megapixel) and front camera (2 megapixels), Wi-Fi. There are not many applications for children installed on the tablet, so you will have to find them yourself. The cost of the tablet is -5200 rubles.

PlayPad 3

Another model with standard features. The operating system Android 5.1.1 is installed here, the gadget runs on a quad-core processor. The screen size is 7 inches with a resolution of 1024x600 pixels. The rear camera is 0.3 megapixels, the front camera is -2 megapixels, there is a video function with a resolution of 720x480 pixels. The tablet has Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, slots for microSD, microSDHC, and about 30 apps for kids are already installed. The cost of the tablet is -5500 rubles.

Toy tablets

As the name suggests, toy tablets are not computing devices and therefore cannot be used to install applications. Such tablets are a toy, the purpose of which is to educate and entertain a child. Among them, there are also popular models.

Masha and the Bear. This is a 3D tablet from Umka. It can serve as the first tablet for a child. He is called a speaker, since Masha can enter into a dialogue on the proposed topics, repeat what she heard with the same intonation, teaches children the basics of the English language. In addition, Masha knows many fairy tales and songs that she can easily perform. Misha the bear also knows how to talk and quote his famous phrases. The toy tablet runs on 3 AAA batteries and has touch control. Designed for children from 3 years old.

Luntik from the Umka brand. This toy tablet is suitable for both boys and girls. It can also be a child's first tablet, entertaining and educating them. So, he teaches the alphabet using the keyboard and sounds, reads 43 poems, invites the child to guess 10 riddles in order to test his intelligence and listen to 2 songs. The toy tablet also runs on 3 AAA batteries. Designed for children from 3 years old.

Touch tablet with verses from the Umka brand. The toy tablet is also educational. It allows you to introduce the child to the poems of Agnia Barto, songs to the poems of the child's author, teaches numbers and colors, introduces the representatives of the animal world and the sounds they make, offers to pass an exam to test the knowledge gained. Powered by 3 AAA batteries.

How to choose?

Parents need to be responsible when choosing a tablet for a child. When choosing, you should pay attention to the functionality and multimedia.

Choosing a tablet device, parents should pay attention to the brand. It is best to purchase a gadget from a well-known company that has already established itself in the market.
Important technical characteristics the tablet is the processor and the matrix. The processor provides fast execution of commands, which is important for children who do not like to wait. During the game, he will not let the gadget slow down. The matrix is responsible for the image quality, its brightness, clarity, anti-glare.
An important parameter is the diagonal of the display. For children, in accordance with their body proportions, a 7-inch screen is considered optimal. If the child plans to develop artistic skills, then for this purpose you need to choose a larger tablet.
When choosing The gadget should also pay attention to the capabilities of the camera and video filming, because all children love to take pictures, and lately they are increasingly conducting their video blogs.
By choosing a touch tablet, parents also need to evaluate the quality of the sensor. A high-quality sensor instantly responds to the command. You should not take a gadget in which the command is carried out by repeated finger pressure on the touch panel.

Tips

If the child is not yet 5 years old, you shouldn't buy him a real computer tablet. He will not be able to understand the programs, rather it will annoy him. In addition, a small child can easily break a tablet without supporting its weight. But if the child will soon go to school, then you can already buy a tablet computer so that he is better prepared for entering school.
After purchasing a tablet device it is imperative to set parental control mode and child mode on it so that the child cannot go to adult sites, as well as accidentally make purchases.
Before installing the game, parents need to familiarize themselves with its contents in order to avoid cruelty and violence.
Parents should limit the time which the child spends at the tablet. It is recommended to use the gadget for no more than 45 minutes a day to avoid visual impairment, curvature of posture, and nervous overexcitement.

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