Although young children’s screen time should be limited, it should be provided because it can help them gain certain skills before Kindergarten. Children, ages three to five years old, can gain social and language skills when utilizing technology because not only should they be interacting with an adult who is guiding them through the process, but also with other children to share ideas and help one another. According to Lyons and Tredwell (as cited in Simon & McManis, 2013), “preschool children using touch tablets were cooperative and fostered social skills rather than isolated play” (p. 2).
McManis and Gunnewig (2012), stated that “adult guidance for young children using computers is associated with an increases in abstract reasoning, planning
McManis and Gunnewig (2012), stated that “adult guidance for young children using computers is associated with an increases in abstract reasoning, planning