| Selecting an online game for your child is not | | | | Preteen: Children in this age group will have |
| always easy. Age group is a big factor in game | | | | different interests based on age. Younger |
| selection. There are many sites that offer free | | | | preteens, 8 or 9, are looking for light strategy |
| games. By typing "free online games for [toddlers, | | | | with lots of colors and motion. Think of sonic the |
| teens, preteen]" into your favorite search engine | | | | hedgehog as a good example of a colorful |
| you will find many sites that offer free games. | | | | strategy game. Math games are great for this |
| Make sure to replace the brackets [] with your | | | | age group. As your preteen gets older they will |
| child's age group. Most free game sites offer a | | | | be looking for more action and more challenging |
| wide selection. Most free game sites display ads | | | | strategy. You will find your preteen playing less at |
| to pay for the hosting and game creation. | | | | games based on cartoons and more games |
| | | | based on movies. Racing games are good for this |
| Games selection by age group: | | | | age group. |
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| Toddler: This age group will be looking for colorful | | | | Teen: Teens are generally the targeted audience |
| games full of sound and motion. For example you | | | | for game developers. Your teen may look for |
| could find a game with a fury creature. This is a | | | | role playing games offering high degrees of |
| great way to teach your child how to use a | | | | strategy or may be looking to play war games. |
| computer and to learn. | | | | You will find less teens playing racing games. |
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