This very simple game teaches kids to move the mouse and click. It also helps them to begin thinking spatially as they predict their character’s trajectory when he jumps.

2 new mouse skills are introduced in this game: off-screen scrolling, and the “click-and-drag.” Players also need to think about speed and trajectory as they work out the relationship between the shape of …

This game uses simple cursor-control skills combined with color-matching and basic spatial reasoning. Players will have to remember which color to look for, keep out of the way of falling balloons, and …

This game uses basic mouse control skills: moving the cursor and clicking. It also helps kids work on their hand-eye-coordination and timing skills as they try to maneuver their character into the right …

Simple point-and-click mouse skills are utilized in this game. Players move the cursor into the most favorable spot and time their clicking so that Freddie’s tongue intersects with the flies’ flight paths.

The main skill in this game is memory. Players must remember the locations of three distinct objects, then use their mouse techniques to point out right spot. Simple game for all ages.

This game uses click-and-drag, cursor control, and limited side-scrolling. The game is centered around “mental mapping” skills, as the player must remember where she has already looked so she can …

The main skill used in this game is high-speed cursor control. Players have less than a second to move their character to the right place before the apple falls, so quick reaction time and fast-moving hands …

The mouse skills used in this game are rudimentary, but the ticking clock adds a significant challenge. Players must use all their dexterity to maneuver the cursor into the right position quickly, then click …

Suitable for beginners, this game introduces simple matching skills along with point-and-click mouse technique. With no hazards and no setbacks, this game will not frustrate players who are just …