You on screenAges 4+
Fruit Swipe
Swing your arms to slice flying fruit. Dodge the bombs!
Motion games for preschoolers (ages 3–5)
Big, simple moves for little players: reach, swipe, bop and paint in the air. Played on the laptop or PC you already own, ideally on the TV.
Regular price $14.99Sale price $9.99Christmas sale priceAdd- CreativeAges 3+
Magic Easel
Paint, fill and trace pictures in the air with your hands.
Regular price $14.99Sale price $9.99Christmas sale priceAdd - You on screenAges 4+
Bop-a-Mole
Moles pop up, so bop them with quick hands before they hide.
Regular price $14.99Sale price $9.99Christmas sale priceAdd - You on screenAges 3–7
Learn & Leap
Reach for the right number, letter or colour with Fox, your friendly guide.
Regular price $14.99Sale price $9.99Christmas sale priceAdd
What makes a motion game right for a 3–5 year old?
Big arm movements, no reading, and nothing that punishes a miss. At this age a child should see their hand on screen and something happen straight away. The games above are 3+ or 4+ on their age guide, and Learn & Leap has no-fail levels: a wrong reach just tries again.
How much screen time is OK at this age?
The World Health Organization says children aged 2–4 should have no more than 1 hour a day of sedentary screen time (less is better), and that 3–4 year olds need at least 180 minutes of physical activity spread through the day (WHO, 2019). Motion games are screen time where the child is up and moving, but keep sessions short and keep outdoor play first.
Setting up for a little one
- Plug the laptop into the TV so the picture is big and the camera sits low, facing the child.
- Clear about 4–6 ft (1.2–1.8 m) of floor and turn a light on in front of them.
- Stay close for the first games: most 3-year-olds want a grown-up cheering, and taking turns works well.
Questions
Can a 3 year old play webcam motion games?
Yes, with simple games made for them. Magic Easel (paint in the air) is 3+ and Learn & Leap (reach for the right number, letter or colour) is for ages 3–7. A grown-up nearby helps with the first few minutes.
Does my child need to read?
No. The preschool games use pictures, sounds and a friendly guide, and the moves are big arm reaches and swipes.
Is the webcam recording my child?
No. Tracking and voice commands run on your computer. Your webcam video is never saved or uploaded.
Also see: Motion games for kids · Motion games for families · Motion games for adults · All games
Ready to move?
Motion games for the laptop or PC you already own. Buy each game once and keep it.