Tablet for children from 5 years

Modern children manage computer learning before reading and counting. No one can be surprised by a three-year-old toddler who deftly plays a computer game and watches cartoons on the Internet.

This trend has not only negative sides. If you use modern technology wisely, then the gadgets and the Internet will go to the child only for the benefit. In this article we will look at which tablet is best for a five-year-old child to get a gift for him.

The disadvantages of a gift like a tablet are obvious to everyone. If the baby uses the computer uncontrollably, then it can badly affect his communication skills, vision, and overall development. The tablet is a rather expensive acquisition, and the child must learn to use it correctly, otherwise the gift will quickly fail.

The advantages of a tablet computer are much higher:

• A child can learn to play, get ready for school.
• A child can watch cartoons and listen to music.
• There is the possibility of access to the Internet.
• A child can draw, read books.

With the acquisition of a children's tablet, the question of organizing children's leisure is practically solved.

However, the measure is good in everything, and the manufacturers made sure that the parents could control the child’s actions on the Internet, the total time he spent with the tablet in his hands. Today, all children's models have parental controls.

The children's tablet for the five-year-old Pochemuchka differs from adult gadgets, first of all, in that the society places higher demands on the technology for kids. A child at the age of 5 is not yet very careful, very mobile and impulsive, and therefore the tablet computer should be protected as much as possible from falling, getting wet. Most manufacturers make a strong case and the bundle offers a bumper cover, which provides maximum impact resistance to the device.

Adults can read books and use the Internet even from a small screen of their own smartphone, this option is not suitable for children. Screen size should be from 7 inches.

A growing optic nerve requires good screen resolution for normal development. It is best to choose models with a resolution of 1280x720 pixels or higher. Admissible for adults 800x600, for children inadmissible resolution.

RAM and processor characteristics determine the speed of the device. For a child of 5 years, 1 GB of RAM and a 4-core 1300 MHz processor are enough.

It is important that the device supports flash cards, including memory cards. 16 GB is enough for a child. If the tablet supports up to 32 GB, it will give more opportunities in terms of installing "heavy" programs.

Separate attention deserves the ability to access the Internet. The World Wide Web will definitely need to update applications, install new games, watch cartoons and download books. All modern models have a Wi-Fi module that will allow the child to connect to the existing available network. Some tablets have the possibility of additional support for SIM cards 3G.It will be useful if the child goes somewhere where there is no Wi-Fi, and he, for example, needs to get in touch with relatives.

The tablet should be made of quality materials, it should be safe. Cheap imitations can not only harm the eyesight of the child, but also explode in the hands, such cases have occurred. Preference should be given to proven manufacturers who guarantee the quality of technology.

As a rule, manufacturers sell devices with pre-installed tutors programs in Russian. With the help of such applications, the child will be able to do math, geography, and biology in an entertaining game form, learn one or more foreign languages, draw, compose music, etc.

The computer will grow together with its owner, because the applications from which the child “grew up” can be removed and installed new, more complex, which are ideal for different ages, up to 13-14 years.

The choice of tablets for children from 5 years is quite wide. The most popular models among Russian parents are presented below:

The range of these tablets is quite wide. For children five years and older, you can choose a model such as TurboKids "Ninja Turtles". It is more suitable for boys. The gadget meets all the minimum requirements for a children's tablet - 1 GB of RAM, an 8-inch screen, good resolution. The tablet supports 3G, there are phone functions, a good enough and capacious battery (4000 mAh). Reviews of the model are mostly positive, but so far there are few of them, because the tablet was released not so long ago.

TurboKids S4 - budget option. The technical characteristics are somewhat inferior to the “Turtles”, first of all, in terms of the amount of RAM - 512 MB. The battery is also less capacious - 3000 mAh, but it is enough for continuous play for 3-4 hours. The device charges quickly - in about an hour and a half. More than 30 developmental programs for children 4-5 years old and older are pre-installed on the tablet. Users evaluate the model on a solid "four". Among the shortcomings is called a small inhibition, which accompanies the bulk of the program, the poor quality of the photos, which can be done with the built-in camera.

Another inexpensive purchase option is TurboKids Dasha the Traveler. This model is optimal for girls. It has installed educational games, there are downloaded interactive fairy tales, lessons in literature, Russian and foreign languages, as well as other subjects that will be useful to a child in his school life. The screen is 7 inches, a special children's interface with the heroine’s favorite cartoon, 1 GB of RAM, the battery lasts about 4 hours of continuous active work. The feedback is mostly positive, as a disadvantage, users cite a not too good body design and the absence of a protective bumper cover.

Samsung galaxy tab 3 kids is a more expensive tablet from a reputable manufacturer. Screen - 7 inches, processor - 2 cores, acceptable resolution. The battery is capacious and keeps charging well even in the mode of active use, it lasts for 5-6 hours of operation. The model has been on the market for a long time, and therefore there are enough reviews about it, both positive and negative. In general, parents rate the tablet 4.5 points out of 5.

Manufacturers of children's tablets, in recent times, are trying to personalize their product and give the design explicit "girls" or "boy" motifs. TurboKids excelled the most. In addition to the “Dasha-traveler” for girls, this one has TurboKids Princess for girls, which is made in a pink range with hearts and crowns on a silicone case.

MonsterPad is a model for boys from TurboKids, like the Ninja Turtles.

The most impersonal on the basis of sex models from the manufacturer Samsung. They suit both boys and girls.

At the age of 5, active preparation for school starts. That is why the development of attentiveness, memory, and logic comes first. The child must learn to read at least a little, since independent reading will greatly facilitate his learning process. Applications that are pre-installed in tablets are selected in such a way that these skills and knowledge are trained.

Among developing games in 5 years, the leaders remain interactive coloring. Plots are complicated as you progress through the levels.

Useful for preschoolers and logic puzzles - 3-in-a-row, puzzles, "snake".

Reading will be one of the favorite activities after the games in which the child must read the names, choose certain categories and directions. To go through an exciting quest, even a lazy preschooler will learn to read.

In modern models, the functions of parental control are established. They are completely free. In addition, parents are likely to want to protect the child from unwanted content on the Internet. They have the ability to block access to various social networks, to Youtube. To do this, they can enter the menu in the advanced mode and close certain sites to visit from this device. In child mode, the child will not be able to bypass this administrator ban.

More detailed step by step instructions for each specific model can be found on the Internet. You can go the third way and download one of the programs to block unwanted content - SafeKiddo, SkyDNS, KidLogger, KinderGate. After installing the program on the device, follow the instructions and make lists and categories of resources prohibited for children to visit.

When choosing a tablet for a child, be sure to ask if there is a silicone bumper cover in the kit that will protect the equipment from bumps and falls. If there is no such protection, you should purchase the case separately.

Be sure to check the equipment or ask a specialist to do it - the tablet should work correctly, the battery should not get very hot, the screen should not have “broken” pixels.

Be sure to check out the list of installed and pre-installed programs. Remove those that are not needed. And do not forget to limit the time of the game, because children 5-6 years old and even older do not know how to control their time when they are passionate about an interesting game.

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