Monday, 21 April 2008

Kids (toddlers) and Mac: MiniKidsGames

MiniKidsGames is an "open-source" app thought for toddlers and parents who want to keep their Macs "safe" from them. It's in english but there's a link that explains the "internationalization". Works at fullscrenn, from where you can only leave using keys Command+Q. You can also view it in windowed mode (Control+W, but not recommended). It has its page in Sourceforge.net.

It has 4 options:
  • Alphabet (alphabet pass as you can hear each letter's sound, and yu can backwards on letters)
  • Words And Images (in alphabet order, it shows words with its respective image and sound)
  • Typin' Toddler (for toddlers to play with the keyboard, showing letters, numbers and geometric figures)
  • ShortGames (little games for training synchronization and skill)
My little girl is about 2 years old and love the "game", as she calls it. Her favorite is Typin' Toddler. Here there are some screenshots (windowed mode, but app always opens in fullscreen safe mode).

Alphabet
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Words And Images

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Typin' Toddler

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ShortGames

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