The boys have been up to so much these past few weeks! Well, more so that they have been learning so many new things and they just keep getting more fun to watch every day. The first thing that they have been doing so well is learning the alphabet. I went to the Goodwill and bought this electronic alphabet board called “Phonics Tiles” that they both absolutely love for only $7.99. It’s made by a company called Neurosmith, and it looks like an older product. I did a search online and could only find it on Amazon, so I don’t think they make the game anymore. But both boys pretty much already know all of the letters of the alphabet and learned them within a week! I am so shocked at how quickly they learn new things and how many new things they can learn in such a short time frame.
They have also been learning shapes and colors with iTouch apps. It’s been getting more difficult for diaper changes, so we give them an old iTouch to play with while getting changed and it works out great. I just recently downloaded some of the apps for kids, and I must say they are definitely learning from them.
If anyone has ever had any doubt whether or not a few minutes a day with educational apps can be good for kids, hands down, I am totally for it. I think it stimulates a different part of their brains, but they are learning at the same time. It is amazing to watch Tyler play the games, and watching him really think things through when it’s asking him where a certain letter or shape is.
So, I wanted to find out what your opinion is on letting toddlers use electronic tablets/phones for games or educational games? Do you think it’s a good or bad thing? What are some of your favorite apps for kids? How long do you let them play the games?
The other thing that they have been doing is dancing. It’s a hoot to watch! I’ll listen to music throughout the day and usually they don’t really pay much attention to it, but I happened to put on the song called “When I’m Gone” by Lulu and the Lampshades and they both absolutely loved the intro. It has a really catchy intro and they both started busting out dance moves I’ve never even seen! I’m not even sure where they learned these moves.
Molly lives in Portland, Oregon, and is a stay-at-home mom with twin 16-month-old boys. She grew up in Southern California and moved to Oregon five years ago with her husband.
I think it is a good idea to allow them to use them. Especially if you are using them for educational purposes! Whether we like it or not electronics are going to play a huge part in our kids futures and we need to prepare them for that just as much as every other aspect of their education 🙂
Such cute boys! I love their dance moves.
Small children learn very quickly: I think that use electronic tablets / phones for games or educational games is really useful!
What a gorgeous pair of twins!
I saw go with whatever works, Molly!
The boys are growing up so quick, super cuties!!
oh my goodness – how adorable! Our girls use technology all the time – it is part of our world 😉
Totally adorable.
so cute! our kids use technology for learning, too. there are great apps out there!
OMG, they are SO cute dancing! Just watching that brightened my day – thanks for sharing!
Molly, your boys are amazing! And just wait until they get a little bit older and really start telling you all the things they learn; it so fun (mine are 3 & 5).
Molly,
They are so cute, and I love the cushion for their stage for the dance moves!
Yep, tech world for another generation.
It’s amazing how quickly they can learn at this age isn’t it?!
Those two boys are such cuties! What great dancers they are. I know they must keep you busy, but also put a smile on your face.
Ny 2 year old is learning a lot about shapes and sizes from a an App that he really enjoys. We have no problem letting him play educational games on the tablet while we’re in the car. They can be great learning tools!
Adorable identical twins!! Double trouble when they get older!! I see nothing wrong with allowing toddlers to play with electronics-the world they are growing into is filled with them and they might as well get a head start!
Awwwww… how cute they are. Don’t you love Goodwill. I don’t usually buy a lot there but I do take a lot of things to them that I no longer need.
OMG I loved the ABC video (sounds like you have a great plan- limited use) but the dancing video is unbelievably cute! They sure have some cute moves. By the way, is that a sofa cushion they were bouncing on? Wish I’d thought of that when mine were little.
They are so adorable! Love the video of them dancing.
They are too cute! Super smart as well! It is amazing to see how fast children are growing!
Sooo adorable!!
They are so cute.
Love the video! So cute and very adorable twins! 🙂
OMG, they are natural born dancers. I bet that was a surprise. How cute. They just keep getting cuter.
So, I wanted to find out what your opinion is on letting toddlers use electronic tablets/phones for games or educational games? Do you think it’s a good or bad thing?
Interesting question. Everything is electronic now. I am an older mom and I remember being frustrated that every toddler’s toy seem to have that distinctive ear-ringing music attached to it. I am a mom who played records for the first ones (dates me right there). But, the learning stuff is so cool. Leap Pads, and Vtech (Vtech rules!!) are educational and makes learning easy and fun. My daughter is 10yo and so tablets weren’t around when she was small (she has one now). As a toddler on up, she played educational computer games. Usually the muppets, Dora or something from a tv character. That was fun for her and she learned a lot from them, ABCs, matching, patterns, first grade math, etc. It was excellent reinforcement for what mommy was trying to teach her. I’m all for it.
Molly, they are looking so handsome, but also so grown-up. I don’t know how I feel about that! LOL. Just kidding. Seriously, they know the alphabet? Smart little fellas!
Glad to hear other parents lets their kids use tablets/Iphones! Yes, everything is electronic these days. It seems like we are replacing batteries in all their toys way too much! haha.
Such cute boys. I think kids using technology to learn is such a great thing. I know we live in a such techy world but I did love the learning apps and games. My 3 year old love to use my iPhone and kindle. He plays Moneky Preschool apps which teaches matching, letter association, and spelling. He loves the AbC mouse apps and the Fisher Price ones as well.