Webkinz Insider

Electrabuzz1 · 01-11-2009, 04:18 PM

Originally Posted by ChihuahuaGrl16

I agree 250%!!!! In my sunday school class there is a ten year old boy who is maltistic (sp?) and he thinks like a 6 year old...he's really smart but I think easier games and cheaper items and new jobs and new classes at the academy would be great for kids like him!

Thanks for your comment. I believe you mean Autistic, although you could be referring to something of which I have not heard. Does this boy have Webkinz? Perhaps he would love to talk to you about it. You could tell him about the things that you love to do in Webkinz World.

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Originally Posted by ottercute

I think they should should have a webkinz bank so they do not have to count . Also i have 119 webkinz

Maybe a nice simple counting calculator or cash register would be a great idea. Something that said the numbers aloud as they added things up? 119 Webkinz - that is amazing. You should apply to be a Gift Trainee. You must have some amazing things to trade.

Thanks for your idea.

fluffypup · 01-11-2009, 09:52 PM

I know that I could find some games in the arcade that would be good, but i do agree! It would be nice to have an area where the unhealthy kids can just be their selves! Great idea!
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xoxoflower07 · 01-11-2009, 09:56 PM

Originally Posted by LilyRose

There are things in WW though that a 5 year old could do...

I agree. I know a 5 year old who loves to play polar plunge, smoothie moves, bounce and burst, and various other games. Now when she was 4 I don't think she would be able to, but now I think she is at the age where she is able to understand the concepts of many of the games in the arcade and also in the kinzville academy

Electrabuzz1 · 01-11-2009, 10:23 PM

Originally Posted by xoxoflower07

I agree. I know a 5 year old who loves to play polar plunge, smoothie moves, bounce and burst, and various other games. Now when she was 4 I don't think she would be able to, but now I think she is at the age where she is able to understand the concepts of many of the games in the arcade and also in the kinzville academy

For many children with special needs it is not about their age or their assessed age. It can take much longer for information to process through their brain (This definitely does NOT apply to all special needs children). For this reason, many of us feel much longer time on games would be wonderful and give them an opportunity to enjoy the games as well. That is why I am hoping Webkinz Junior will be a solution.

xoxoflower07 · 01-11-2009, 10:25 PM

Originally Posted by Electrabuzz1

For many children with special needs it is not about their age or their assessed age. It can take much longer for information to process through their brain (This definitely does NOT apply to all special needs children). For this reason, many of us feel much longer time on games would be wonderful and give them an opportunity to enjoy the games as well. That is why I am hoping Webkinz Junior will be a solution.

i was talking about a 5 year old without special needs. I know many with special needs and some who have learning capacities at young children such as 5. These are some basic games they may be able to do

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I think that webkinz junior will be wonderful. I am excited for it to come out!

Electrabuzz1 · 01-12-2009, 06:44 PM

Originally Posted by xoxoflower07

I think that webkinz junior will be wonderful. I am excited for it to come out!

ME TOO! Very Excited. I was hoping it would come out before my son's birthday - tomorrow. He wants a purple lava but that isn't going to happen. He is getting a Seal Webkinz - I love to support Webkinz Cares because they support Autism. It would have been nice to get him a Webkinz Junior pet. I do have an exclusive bed box (donated by a dear friend) waiting so he can get the new train bed. I thnk he will love it.

Lake · 01-13-2009, 04:50 PM

I am usually not around young children, but the "special needs" kids I am with have over-come their disabliatys and try to do what we do; they do a good job.
Webkinz is easy if you know how to read. Most of the things in WW don't have sound and require reading (and a basic knowledge of math) to use.
Again, I am not around young children anymore, so I don't really know. I think Webkinz Jr. will work fine for them, but it is a good suggustion

Ivie · 01-13-2009, 05:46 PM

Webkinz Jr. Might be good for special needs kids, the games will be simpler. I do not pretend to understand special kids, I realize that easier is not always the issue, still it is a suggestion.