Children Lessons

Children Lessons - Ebook Reading Devices for Children

In todays' technological age, portable electronic devices are everywhere. They range in price from $50-$600 and can do almost anything a home computer can do.

Are these right for children? Probably not. You stand to lose a lot of money and maybe even personal information if one of these devices gets misplaced.

There are however, ebook readers that only do one thing. Read ebooks. These aren't very expensive and don't have many bells and whistles but they are great at what they do. These can be found on sites like Ebay.

One of the older ebook reading devices is the Franklin eBookMan. These do run about $150.00 but are very sturdy and are easy to use. Even a 4 year old could use an eBookMan just fine.

They do have some special features that make them a lot like any typical PDA. This could be overkill for a child but might work for a teenager.

There are many more out there also. Sony has one of the coolest ebook reading devices available. It has easy to read text and is very sturdy.

The best bet for children is still by far the home computer. It's very difficult to damage and you already have one. If you decide you want to get any type of ebook reading device, make sure your child is old enough to use it properly and it won't get broken.

Many game devices allow you to download and read ebooks too. If your child already has a Nintendo DS or PSP, you might check their official sites and see what type of ebook software they support. Read more...

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Children Free - Features Of Children's Ebooks

What really makes children's ebooks great is the amount of special features many of them come with. Of course not all of them do, but by searching around you will find some that have sound effects, music, pictures, even video to go along with the text.

Some children's ebooks even double as audiobooks and you can follow along as it is read to you.

Sound effects might sound odd for books but there is no better place to have them. If lighting crashes in a certain part of the book, it can have a small sound icon for your child to click and it will play lighting and thunder sounds. This really appeals to many young readers and can be a lot of fun with silly books.

Music and songs are sometimes featured in children's ebooks. This works especially well if it is a well known story with a famous song in it. Disney ebooks often feature all kinds of music and songs.

One of the coolest features that some children's ebooks have is video. Sure pictures are nice but to see a ship rocking on the water instead of standing still can make a big difference.
When something important happens in the ebook, there might be a video that accompanies it and has a little replay of what was just read too.

One of the great things about children's ebooks is that they are pretty much indestructible. It's frustrating to go buy your child a $18.00 hardback book only to find it a week later covered in play doh or half eaten by the child or an animal in the house.
With ebooks, they are pretty secure and almost impossible to destroy. Read more...

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Children Teaching - Benefits Of Children's Ebooks

Many people have heard the term ebook but have never actually seen or read one. This is a great loss as ebooks can really help young children get involved with the literary world.

If you try to sit a 5 year old down and read him Treasure Island, it's going to be a battle and you may experience some resistance.

If you were to get Treasure Island as an ebook however, it might have cool pirate music and pictures that help add a better sensory experience to it.

Some ebooks will read the story page by page by clicking on an icon and this can help children learn phonics and tone.

Many children with attention deficit disorder have improved their ability to pay attention with ebooks. Some children just can't pay attention to a standard book but when they are at a computer or other multimedia device, they have an easier time.

This is because reading a standard book is a passive activity but clicking a mouse to change pictures and flip pages is much more active.

Some children are just resistant to reading period. They just don't want anything to do with sitting and reading a book and won't let you read them one.

If this happens, try an ebook! As long as it's something kid friendly and not boring, you might find you have an avid reader on your hands! Pictures and audio can really spice up almost any book.

In the age of video games, any educational opportunity shouldn't be overlooked and ebooks are a great way for beginning readers to learn and help older readers improve their skills. Read more...

Childrens Books

Childrens Books - How to Find Good Books For Your Child to Read

By Annalaura Brown

Are you having a hard time finding good children’s books for your children to read that are uplifting and the kind of books you would be proud for them to read.

Here are some ideas and guidelines for your consideration :

1. Is it a classic book? That is how long has it been in publication and has it stood the test of time? If it is a new book, is the author already well known? Or is it a new author?
2. Has it won any awards? Some common ones to look for include the Newberry medal and the Caldecott medal.
3. What are others saying about the book? Can you find some good detailed reviews on the book?
4. What kind of values is the book teaching your child? This can be difficult to determine but usually reading it yourself first will be a good indicator.
5. Is it age appropriate? For some books this is quite obvious but with others you may have to read the introduction and publishers notes.
6. If you are looking for a more detailed guide, try looking in the book “Honey for the Child’s Heart.” This reading guide is full of suggested reading lists and practical advice on how to choose quality books for your child to read.
7. Has it made it on the best seller list? This is not always an indication of anything but it can at least give you an idea of its popularity.
8. What is the background on the author? Is the author from a Christian background or from an otherwise clean and good taste background? This information can often be found by simply entering his or her name into Google and reading the results that appear.
9. Another idea is to visit the American Library Associations website at http://ala.org and to look at their recent reviews and awards of childrens’ books. They often have useful and helpful information for finding great books for your children to read.
10. Lastly, know that even though it can be challenging, it is possible and well worth while to spend some time doing your homework in order to find uplifting and inspirational books for your child to read.

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