[From 3 years old] The "Amazon Fire Kids Model" that motivates children with a safe function is recommended as a gift!What are the benefits that the experience family realized?

Approximately 90% of parents say that they value their wishes as gifts. What are the concerns and solutions?

In the "Questionnaire on Christmas Gifts" conducted by the FQ Kids editorial department for families raising children, 86% of the respondents answered "I want to give what they want." On the other hand, 92% of parents also answered, "If possible, I would like to give something useful for learning and growth."

Games are the most popular gifts for children, but parents want to see their children happy, but they have various concerns. Let me introduce a representative voice someday.

● I want to experience various things, but I'm worried that my interest will be biased when it comes to games. ● Don't give the game and overdo it indefinitely? ● I'm worried that I'll be absorbed in the game and communication at home will not deteriorate.

So what is the ideal gift that will help children grow while dispelling their parents' concerns and make them happy? When I asked Dr. Akiko Takahashi, an IT journalist who is familiar with ICT education and a visiting professor at Seikei University, about "an ideal Christmas gift that will satisfy both children and parents," she said, "A tablet for kids can fulfill both wishes. Then. "

With a kids-only tablet, children can learn while having fun, and parents can watch over with peace of mind.

"There is no need to keep children away from digital because of anxiety, and parents are asked how they can acquire the ability to use digital properly."

The GIGA school concept has already started in the first grade of elementary school, and each person has a terminal at the school. Opportunities to use digital devices for learning are increasing, and even elementary school students are becoming more widely used, such as working on homework on tablets, answering questionnaires, taking pictures of what they observe, and submitting them. The annual "National Academic Achievement / Learning Situation Survey" (National Academic Achievement Test) for all 6th and 3rd grade students is also scheduled to be answered online using a personal computer.

If so, it's a good idea to get used to using digital devices as a matter of course before you go to elementary school.

Children's curiosity is strong. In order for children to expand their learning wings as their children are interested by their intrinsic motivation, what parents can do is to prevent access to inappropriate sites and overuse, while watching over their use with peace of mind. Prepare a digital environment.

However, I think it is difficult for parents to constantly watch over their children. That's why you need a kids-only tablet with usage and time restrictions. In that respect, the "Amazon Fire Kids Model", which includes the subscription service "Amazon Kids +" for children, utilizes a function called "Parental Control (*)" so that parents can use their children's tablets with peace of mind. You can watch over.

In addition, "Amazon Kids +" has a wealth of fun educational toys and book content for children, such as educational apps, kids videos, and picture books, so I think children can enjoy learning. "(Professor Takahashi) )

(*) "Parental control" is a function that allows you to set the usage time of the tablet per day in 15-minute units, and the screen automatically switches after the usage time has passed. You can also access it remotely to temporarily lock your tablet, which will be locked for a specified period of time.

Benefits of giving your child a dedicated tablet

Examining the digital environment of homes, it was found that about 80% of homes are shared by parents and children. Professor Takahashi is concerned about such an environment.

"If it is not a tablet for children, it will be in the same digital environment as adults, so harmful advertisements will be displayed, and apps such as SNS can be easily inserted, so there are various problems such as meeting adults who do not know. Will lead to.

When giving a child a digital device such as a smartphone or tablet, I always advise parents to use a device with parental controls that allows parents to manage the information and communication equipment used by their children. Tells you to learn the settings and take proper measures.

Otherwise, it will be used in exactly the same environment as an adult, making it difficult for parents to protect it and increasing the risk of getting into trouble. "(Professor Takahashi)

In the questionnaire "Are there any concerns about your child's use of tablets and PCs?", 77% answered "Yes", and the following concerns were raised.

Parents' anxiety about using tablets

● I'm worried about whether I use it too much or not depending on it ● Do I go to a malicious site without knowing it ● Do I have trouble with SNS etc. I'm worried that it might be destroyed ... etc.

However, it can be said that such anxiety can be almost eliminated if it is possible to "control the usage time" and "cannot easily connect to adult content".

The "Amazon Fire Kids Model" has features that ease the anxieties of these parents. In addition, since you can enjoy thousands of various contents, including contents that foster the independence of children, parents can watch their children happily using their tablets.

Five powers of children to grow with their own tablet

We asked Dr. Takahashi what kind of power can be expected to grow by using a kids tablet exclusively for children.

(1) Cognitive ability of reading and writing calculation "You can learn various things such as writing and calculating on a tablet, practicing English pronunciation, etc. Many children can enjoy working without getting tired than writing in a notebook. It will lead to settlement. "

(2) Non-cognitive ability that is indispensable for living "Non-cognitive ability cannot be quantified unlike cognitive ability, but it is indispensable for living such as self-esteem, self-affirmation, and independence. Ability. Children have to manage their time to do what they need to do, from getting up to doing homework after returning home to going to bed.

As you grow, you will need the ability to control your behavior. With the "Amazon Fire Kids Model", you can set the usage time of the day in detail, so it may help you to develop a sense of time and acquire the ability to manage time. "

③ Increase successful experiences and increase learning motivation "Amazon Fire Kids Model" allows children to enjoy more than thousands of various contents such as learning apps that develop curiosity and intelligence and educational apps that lead to problem solving. It will lead to broadening and deepening learning.

Therefore, it is suitable for overcoming what children are not good at. For example, children who are not good at calculations can enjoy the calculation app as if it were a game, creating a virtuous cycle of learning in which calculations become faster, they become better at math, and they like it even more. I think it will increase the motivation to learn by increasing the successful experiences of being fond of learning, having fun studying, and being happy to be able to do it. "

④ Create an opportunity to meet a new world "In real life, the range of activities and interests is limited, but with a tablet for kids, parents can watch over the use with confidence, and children can watch their favorite. You can go out to the world and have an adventure to your heart's content. In that world, children will discover new things themselves.

So far, parents have taken their children to various places and tried and errored to explore their children's hobbies and potentials, but such realistic experiences are of course important, but from now on, Tablet 1 With peace of mind, you can efficiently expand your child's potential.

In addition, even if the environment does not give each family the ideal learning opportunity, it is possible to expand the possibilities of children regardless of location or time. "

⑤ Increase communication between parents and children By exchanging conversations such as "How was the current app?" And "What kind of video was it?" We will develop the ability to convey our thoughts and feelings in words. In addition, parents will be able to share what their children have experienced and gained, which will lead to increased communication between parents and children. "

If you start to get interested, give a tablet and it's OK

"The target age of the'Amazon Fire Kids Model'is over 3 years old, but some parents may be worried that it's too early.

However, various survey results show that many households have been showing or using their parents' smartphones since they were younger.

Rather, if you use the same device as an adult to see harmful things or charge yourself, you should treat yourself as "this is yours" at an early stage and acquire skills that you can use correctly. It may lead to the growth and learning of the child. If children start to be interested in smartphones, I think it's okay for parents to watch over them and give them as soon as possible. "(Professor Takahashi)

Feel the growth of your child with "Amazon Fire HD10 Kids Model"!

This time, it was the Miya-san family who talked about their experience. Nanako, who is five years old, asked her dad, Masashi, how she uses it.

She said, "I usually do it after dinner. I don't teach you how to do it, but when I noticed it, I used it well (laughs).

After using it for about 30 minutes on weekdays, my wife honestly asks me to stop it, but my parents have to worry about the time, so I manage the time. Parental control is a nice feature.

I want to do it in the morning, but I can't afford to care about it, so I'm looking forward to it after I get home. However, if you set it to only 15 minutes in the morning and ask them to prepare properly if you want to do it, your child's lifestyle may be adjusted. "

"I especially like the" nail "and" drawing "that I enjoy painting with colors, but I can see that I am interested in various things because there are so many types. You can see them in front of you, and above all, you can see them growing up as they enjoy themselves and move forward. "

"The kids cover has a stand that can also be used as a handle, so you can take it with you when you're on the go, so you can enjoy it together in your spare time. Above all, it's sturdy and it's okay for children to handle it roughly! It's handled by children, so I'm grateful that it comes with a two-year limited warranty. "

A Christmas gift that will satisfy both children and parents!

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[One for playing and learning] With Amazon Kids + included in the set, you can use thousands of contents for one year ^{* 1} . In addition to picture books, learning comics, and children's books, you can enjoy writing and number learning apps, programming apps, games, and videos.

[Equipped with a safety function] The daily usage time can be set in 15-minute units. You can give it to your child with confidence because you can prevent overuse.

[Making daily learning habits] You can limit the use of entertainment content until your child achieves his or her learning goals. Play after studying, but it becomes a natural habit.

[Easy to check the apps you have played] You can easily check the content used by your child and the usage time from a distance from your smartphone, computer, or tablet. Discover new discoveries by understanding the growth and interests of children.

[Enjoy as your child grows] If you use the age filter, the appropriate content for your child's age will be displayed automatically.

[1 unit, 2 roles] You can use a normal Fire tablet by entering your PIN and switching profiles. You can also enjoy various entertainment such as Prime Video, ebooks, music, Alexa, and browsing.

[Replace if broken] With a 2-year limited warranty ^{* 2} . In the unlikely event that your tablet is damaged or broken, if you return the tablet, we will replace it free of charge.

* 1: After the period ends, you can continue to enjoy the monthly usage fee of 480 yen for Prime members and 980 yen for general members (automatic renewal to the paid period) * 2: Certain for the 2-year limited warranty The condition applies.

The person who taught me

IT Journalist / Visiting Professor, Seikei University Akiko Takahashi Specializes in SNS and information literacy education. He is familiar with smartphone and internet related incidents and troubles, and ICT education. Serves as an SNS training instructor at elementary, junior high and high schools. She has appeared on many TV programs such as NHK "Asaichi" and "Close-up Gendai +". More than 20 books related to SNS. She is a former elementary school teacher and mother of one child.

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Photo: Natsuki Matsuo Fumi: Mikako Wakitani Model: Masashi Miya, Mariko, Nanako (5 years old)

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