Easy Link

You always wonder is it really that easy? I'd like to say that the Easy Link is as cool and witty as the Easy Button, but I would by lying!! The Easy Link is a computer toy made by Fisher-Price. For those who have never seen it, it is a device that hooks up to your computer, the child puts one of the character that it comes with (in this case Elmo, Dragon Tales, and a dog) in the device and it links the child to a number of websites where they can play games, puzzles, etc. The child can choose to change their people or even go to another website by just a click of a button, but it will only go to the websites for that particular character. It is also password protected so the child can not get out of the Easy Link and delete or rearrange anything, let alone access sites that are not approved.

We bought this toy for Jack a few years ago thinking it would be something he was interested in, but it just wasn't the case, however the other kids enjoyed it. After we moved we still kept the toy thinking Jack would some day enjoy it. But everything fell by the wayside and I forgot all about it until we moved Jack into his own room. Again I put it aside thinking he still wasn't ready until I went into his classroom a couple of weeks ago.

While his teacher and I were writing his curriculum Jack sat quietly at the computer with his earphones on just as content as could be, then I saw she had the Easy Link. I asked her if he used it and she said yes. So I dusted the one we had off and plugged it in to the computer in his bedroom...A light came on, his face lit up and he continued to say "thank you momma!" Every day since he has gotten on the computer, plugged in his character and clicked away. Through this program I found out how much he loves puzzles! Though most of the puzzles are 9 piece puzzles, he still loves the challenge. He enjoys the ability to move around the websites and play what he wants without worry about exiting out of the program and getting frustrated. Not only does he love it, but the kids have found a new passion for it as well. Who knew something so small could make such a big difference! So it may not be the Easy Button for me, but it is definitely the Easy Link to fun and excitement for him!