The Best Educational Games for Kids
Games can be beneficial in the classroom because when students are having fun, they are more actively engaged in the learning process. There are many games that children can play at home that will also help them to learn new things and retain information. Board games can possess educational components that can challenge children of all ages through memory patterns and learning to take turns.
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Chess
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Chess has been around for many years, but one thing has not changed: the educational value that chess can offer. Chess involves memory patterns and a decision-making process. These two aspects of the game make it a powerful educational tool that can be used in a classroom setting or at home. According to the website Chess House, chess also encourages players to become more aware. This is because chess requires players to be very observant and analyze concepts before making a decision on their next move.
Candyland
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Children do not have to be able to read to play Candyland, which makes it a fun and educational game for children through a wide range of ages. Two to four children can play at a time. With Candyland's candy theme and vivid colors, children are engaged while counting, taking turns, and paying attention to colors.
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Chutes and Ladders
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Learning about the actions of consequences is an important part of child development. Chutes and Ladders emphasizes this as well as being rewarded for doing good things. During the game, if a player lands on a "good deed square," he will be able to advance ahead a few more spots. Children who are learning numbers will benefit from Chutes and Ladders, using the spinner and counting out how many spots to advance on the game board.
Monopoly Junior
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Monopoly Junior is the child's version of Monopoly. Children will need to use addition, subtraction and multiplication skills to navigate through the game. The game is fun for children because they use "chance cards" throughout. The game is over when a player runs out of money. The game is ideal for children from five to eight years old.
Go Diego Go! Wolf Pup Rescue
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This computer game is rated highly as a good educational computer game for kids by the website Edutaining Kids. Diego is a beloved character from the series Dora The Explorer. He is also a good role model of empathy and kindness. While kids will be intrigued by helping a mother wolf find one of her pups that has gone missing, they will be playing mini games along the way, hopping over logs, matching other baby animals with their mothers, and completing puzzles. Additionally, kids will be introduced to Spanish vocabulary during the game.
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