Does anyone know of free downloadable games for preschoolers?

Question

The computer in my preschooler's room does not have internet at the moment. I was wondering if anyone could recommend a good free game for kids that isn't online.

(Meaning I can download it here, and install it on their computer.)

Answer 1

Do a google search such as preschool games + free.

Answer 2

These links might help you:

http://downloadablegames.blogspot.com/

http://www.time4learning.com/preschool-g...

http://funschool.kaboose.com/preschool/

http://www.fisher-price.com/fp.aspx?st=2...

Answer 3

Nick.com

Answer 4

I have not done that.  We use the internet and CD's that we have purchase.  Would you be willing to buy/donate a CD?  We have several cd's that were pretty cheap...a Winnie the Pooh ABC's, and Leap frog makes very educational ones too.

Answer 5

I know a good website we use with our pre-k.  It's called starfall.com.   It has from ABC's to matching ......   Fun site.

Answer 6

nickjr.com is a good one for games. but also you may need to purchase some like Reader Rabbit or Leap Frog that you can install on more than one computer.

Answer 7

Have you researched the effects that computers can have on preschoolers?  I would not recommend even having a computer in your child's room, similar to a tv, the stimulation of the screen takes away developing imaginative qualities in your child that when he/she gets to school level, your child will complain of being 'bored'.

Answer 8

http://www.nickjr.com  and

http://www.pbskids.org are two of my favorites for my 5 year old.  I especially like the Dora the Explorer and Diego games.  She has really gained a lot of skills through play at these two sites.  Their games are available for purchase, and http://www.bigfishgames.com also has several kid-friendly games for the younger set.  All of their games are available as free one-hour demo versions.  My little one is not quite a reader yet, so I select for the games that give good verbal directions.  (Which ended up improving her listening and comprehension skills tremendously!)  Big Fish Games has a game club setup where you can get the games for $6.99 each, rather than their full price of $19.99, and the grown up games are good, too.  Enjoy!