I read a fascinating post by Wesley Fryer about his 7 year and 9 year old kids playing with their Webkinz. He is a leading educator who emphasizes technology in the classrom, which is why I am not surprised he loves that his kids are playing with Webkinz.
He talks about how games like Webkinz is allowing kids to be self-directed in their learning. Kids are always exploring new ways to solve problems in the little virtual pet world. I guess I should say BIG pet world! He says he'll let them sit and play the game all day long as long as they eat once in awhile!
What a dad!
We need more people like Wesley Fryer. His forward thinking abilities is what is going to help his kids become successful in the unknown future. Yay Wesley!
Keep playing Webkinz everyone! Just remember to eat!
Sarah