Research published by the University of Rochester states that playing computer games could enhance a students selective attention.

Preschoolers playing computer games can take advantage of the educational content presented in a playful way that makes learning attractive and fun.

If you are a Mac family, youll find preschool computer games that are compatible with your Mac.

LittleFingers Preschool LittleFingers Preschool features a gang of colorful characters that can lead your preschooler through six activities that include SameDifferent, UpperLower Case Letters, Numbers, Colors, Shapes and Puzzles.

In SameDifferent, your child will click on the picture that is the same as the one in the red box.

In Numbers, your preschooler can click on the number of beach balls in the number box and have the seals catch them.

In Colors, Patch, a dog, will call out the name of a color, and your child will try to choose the fish with the same color and click on it.

In Shapes, a character named Sally will ask your child to put the small shapes inside the large shapes above by dragging them.

Finally, the Puzzles activity allows your child to drag pieces into correct squares to complete the puzzles.

LittleFingers Preschool is a product of LittleFingers Software.

Elmos Deep Sea Adventure A game that stars Elmo of Sesame Street, Elmos Deep Sea Adventure is another Mac-compatible game for preschoolers.

Developed by Mattel, the games goal is to help Elmo find junk so that he can bring it back to Oscars underwater station.

Those who are familiar with Oscar the Grouch from Sesame Street know that he lives in a beat-up trash can and loves collecting garbage and junk.

Elmo shows a positive attitude throughout this deep sea adventure by exhibiting enthusiasm and dedication.

His character teaches patience and perseverance to young children.

Elmos Deep Sea Adventure becomes more interesting as Elmo discovers sunken cities, shipwrecks and the hidden world while meeting interesting creatures.

The game consists of five activities to help kids think, solve problems, use clues, observe and make decisions.

It helps hone your preschoolers memory through sequencing and matching look-alike friends.

Other learning activities include deductive reasoning, rebuilding artwork in the lost city, planting in Miss Octopus garden, experimenting and learning the underwater environment.

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