I used to be a firm believer that technology did not have a high priority in my children's life. But, then I realized that technology does not simply belong in the mindless entertainment category, used only to keep children busy. No, children can learn from technology - starting at a young age. THUP Games' Monkey Preschool Lunchbox, an app I found for my Android phone, has provided countless learning experiences for my children. Not only are they learning colors, sizes, shapes, and more, but they're doing this through a piece of technology that will help them succeed in real life. My children have learned how to use my smart phone through finger swipes, finding the correct "buttons" to touch in order to play this game. This same technology is one that they will have to use in their education and, most likely, their future careers. They are learning the fast pace at which technology changes each time they have to learn the minute changes between the ...
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