Learning Games for Kids

Types

• Learning games for kids cover all ages from preschool to high school. These learning activities include word games, geography, math, art, music and science. Games also cover all levels of learning within an age group from beginner to advanced. This prevents the more advanced kids from becoming bored with easy games while allowing less advanced students have success with the easier games.

Features

• Look for learning games that use bright colors and favorite characters since these features will make your child want to play the game. Games, whether online or in the store, will be clearly marked with the age group of the intended audience. Buy games that show a range of ages so your child does not outgrow them too quickly. Online games will list the minimum system requirements necessary in order for the game to function correctly.

Significance

• Parents can start learning games for their kids as early as the toddler years. Buy actual games that kids enjoy playing or set up online playrooms where the kids can play online games at their own level. Many sites offer free learning games for kids (see Reference 1). Parents can explore the site first to pick the most relevant games for their kids to play while they supervise their kids' Internet visits. When the kids are ready, they can advance to the next level of learning or find another game to play in a different area of learning.

Benefits

• Learning games for kids are fun experiences the kids will enjoy. Before long, you will hear your toddler reciting the ABCs or counting to 10. They learn in a fun, relaxing environment where there is no pressure to pass tests or compete with other children. Another benefit of learning games is that it helps your child with a difficult subject. For example, if you child does not get fractions you can find games about fractions which she can play by herself or with you. Before too long, you child will be a master of the game and well on her way to learning fractions.

Warning

• If you decide to use online learning games for your kids make sure you set up parental controls on the computer or supervise each visit. The Internet can be a dangerous place for children so protect their safety. It is also a good idea to explore any online learning games site yourself, before you take you child there. Make sure you like the site and investigate the games a bit. You want to know that the games are not too hard for your child since that would defeat the learning games purpose.