Games People Play - Computer Fun

I remember Teresa assembling puzzles in her teens - upside down - sideways - even without knowing what the puzzle was about.  She can see shapes and quickly put them together.  And playing cards was just her cup of tea. On any given day, she would diligently play word puzzles.  Or, she would pull out her calculator to use with math workbooks.  Or, she would pick out just the right magic marker to color a beautiful drawing.  On occasion, she would put a "Good Job" or a colorful star as a reward sticker on the completed page.  As a young woman who has much time on her hands, she has become the student, teacher and recognition coordinator all in one person.

I've recently acquired a new computer with, of all things, games on it.  There is no comparison to a paper workbook.  It's ten times the fun.  I had no idea.

Watching her eyes light up I notice how she is intrigued to learn how to do things on the computer.  You don't need stickers because the sounds on the computer are silly, and sassy and make you grin from ear to ear.  The colors of the games on the computer screen make the paper workbooks seem almost boring now.  You can even play a card game with your computer if no one is around.

Our goal of one new game each week is easy to reach.  We are assembling a page of internet links of really fun games that she enjoys - all of them are free. (that is if you don't mind watching a commercial in between each game). 

Bravomundo to the online game makers, who provide us with this incredible entertainment system.  This makes every day, a celebration at our house.