Modern technologies help not only in business production and in the daily concerns of an adult, but also play an important role in the development and education of a child. An excellent confirmation of this can be children's learning tablets. Today there is a fairly wide selection of these devices. And each differs not only in technical characteristics, but also in purpose, a set of applications, developing programs. Let's get acquainted with the most prominent representatives of the technical range, popular with young users.
KidsPad
All children's computers and tablets that teach kids to speak, read, write and explore the world, it is important to distinguish by age. The very first acquaintance with miracle devices can happen as early as the age of three. And LG's fun and safe kids learning tablet is perfect for that. KidsPad. This is a Korean development that has a bright design, a single-core processor, a small amount of memory (up to 1 GB) and a variety of audio and visual content. It includes interactive stories, exercises, karaoke and educational games. All this is designed for the comprehensive development of the child: auditory, speech, emotional, creative. Also, based on the age characteristics and interests of the baby, you can purchase special cartridges for the tablet, which contain many educational programs and books. They will definitely come in handy in further training.
In addition to the device itself, the kit includes a protective case, a stylus for writing and drawing, and instructions in Russian.
Play and Learn
Tablet for children's learning "Play and Learn", as well as its predecessor, is designed for the first discoveries of the baby about the world around. However, it is a very simple device in terms of its qualities. Its screen is an imitation of a sensor, and application management is quite accessible, since there are no distracting flashing elements and additional windows. With the help of such a tablet, you can easily and quickly teach your child to read, count, distinguish between animal sounds. Information and instructions are in Russian. This model is an ideal gadget for preschool education with the necessary number of interactive exercises. Its cost in Russia is about 500 rubles (depending on the region).
A great alternative is the Y-Pad educational tablet for kids. He has the samedevice, a set of programs for the development of speech and counting in children and the same price. Both tablets run on regular batteries.
I-Kids
Completely different in their qualities are children's learning tablets I-Kids. Among the technical characteristics, it should be noted a sufficient amount of memory (8 GB), a bright design and an energy-intensive screen. Developing content includes 30 basic applications. Among them: fairy tales, coloring books, riddles, educational games. Parental control provided. The device comes with a special case "bumper", which protects it from shock in case of accidental drops. Prices for a miracle gadget in Russia range from $150 to $200.
Qumo Kids Tab
More progressive in their characteristics are children's educational tablets Qumo Kids Tab. Ergonomically shaped devices have a powerful 2-core processor, 16 GB of internal memory, excellent color reproduction and a powerful battery. In addition to books, reference materials, educational games in Russian and cartoons installed on them, branded tablets allow you to download videos, music, take pictures, and communicate via Skype. The indisputable advantages are the absence of small parts and the presence of plugs for ports. All this ensures children's and computer safety. Of course, such a number of advantages and high quality of the product are reflected in the cost of the tablet, which is about 6 thousand rubles.
PlayPad2
This tablet is a Russian development. Psychologists and teachers took part in its creation. In addition to OLED technology, which greatly reduces the strain on children's eyesight, this model boasts unique applications. They help develop skills in mathematics, spelling, geography, foreign languages and, apparently, are excellent helpers in school education. Also, the device has educational games designed for the creative and logical thinking of the child. And so that the child is not fond of Internet surfing, the tablet provides the function of blocking the network from the virtual parent office. With the help of the same option, parents can send messages to their child. For example, a reminder that it's time to relax a bit and get some fresh air or, conversely, to start doing homework. The average cost of the device is 7 thousand rubles.
Tabeo e2
The author of this model is Toys R Us - a world-famous children's goods store. The educational tablet is based on Android 4.2 OS, provides fast and easy surfing on the Internet. Specifications of the device boast a 4-core processor and support for a memory card up to 64 GB.
But, despite all the external progressiveness, children's educational tablets of this production line have a couple of drawbacks. They are very difficult to find on the Russian market, and basic educational games and programs are installed in English. Therefore, use devices forRussian-speaking children are better from 7-8 years of age. Or immediately take care of the educational content using well-known applications on Google Play.
Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Kids
The branded product closes the top seven popular tablets for children. In Russia, it can rightly be considered a sales leader. Despite the focus on young users, the technical characteristics of the device are fully consistent with adult requirements. High-quality sound and color reproduction, a powerful processor, a capacitive battery, sufficient memory (8 GB), support for several audio / video formats and a rich variety of options, educational games, programs - this is all that a children's educational tablet should have. Reviews of the branded device confirm the quality and endurance of the product, its safety and ease of use by kids. The only negative for parents is the high cost of the tablet - about 10 thousand rubles.
P. S
The above products are constantly being improved by manufacturers. New training programs are being developed, the quality and performance of devices are improving. In addition, do not forget that every year new companies appear on the technical market, and their products can be very useful and interesting for children. Therefore, when choosing a learning tablet, you should be guided by the recommendations of experts, reviews of experienced customers and, of course, the wishes of the child.