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    Home / Conditions / Children’s Health / Five of the best educational games for kids

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    Two children playing an educations game on a tablet device

    Five of the best educational games for kids

    Whether you’ve got young children who aren’t yet ready to go to school or you’re currently stuck at home with your kids self-isolating , it’s important to keep them sufficiently stimulated. That’s where educational games can come in handy.

    Here, we’ll explore five fun and fascinating educational games for kids.

    Why should you play educational games with your kids?

    If you’ve got a little one at home that’s in need of distraction, it can often be tempting to stick them in front of the TV or a tablet. If you’d rather get their brains working in a more engaging and productive way though, an educational game may be ideal.

    While playing games – especially video games – might not seem very beneficial on the surface, there are many studies which show how educational games can1:

    • Teach kids collaborative and social skills.
    • Get them used to the idea of rules and playing fair.
    • Increase overall engagement, particularly if you’re trying to teach them a valuable skill for the future.
    • Improve their logic and strategy skills.

    What different types of educational kids’ games are there?

    If you’re a newbie to children’s games that are not only fun, but educational, you might want to know a bit more about what sorts of games are out there. There are multiple options to choose from, including:

    Educational board games

    Board games aren’t just for adults! In fact, there are numerous ones specifically for kids as well as options which can be easily adapted to help teach little ones valuable skills like spelling and counting.

    Online games

    If you’re keen to get your kids using tech in a more productive way, an educational video game is a good call. They’re usually very fun and engaging, plus they’ll hone your child’s knowledge of specific subjects and their ability to perform certain tasks

    Five of the best educational games for kids

    Wondering which educational games to invest in? Here’s a handful of fantastic options:

    1. Bananagrams

    This fast-paced board game is actually for ages 7+. However, it can be easily adapted for smaller children. Coming in a banana-shaped pouch, you’ll find dozens of tiles with letters on them which you can use to help kids create words, sentences or spell their own names.

    1. Animal Jam

    Animal-lovers in your family will love this app. Designed in collaboration with the National Geographic Society, it’s a virtual world where you can play games, go on adventures and have parties – all of which have been created to teach children facts about the natural world.

    1. Spot It!

    Another physical game that’s great for educating kids is Spot It! Made up of cards with words and pictures on them, the Basic English edition is perfect for training kids to read, pronounce words and match up images.

    1. Prodigy

    This worldwide educational platform combines learning maths with fantasy games. Able to be adjusted to your child’s age and school curriculum, Prodigy sees players create their own wizard and compete in mathematical duels.

    1. Busy Things

    If you’re after a multi-purpose game that can help support your child’s understanding of numerous subjects and skills, Busy Things is perfect. It’s an online learning platform packed with over 100 different educational games targeted at kids aged 3 to 11.

    To ensure your kids are getting the most out of their educational games, why not help support their brain function and nutrition with our range of children’s health vitamins?

    Note that supplements should never be used in place of a healthy, balanced diet. If you’re unsure about which vitamins are right for your kids, speak to one of our nutrition experts or your GP.

    Last updated: 02 November 2020

    Sources 
    1 https://www.sharecare.com/health/kids-teens-health/why-playing-games-good-kids

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