Educational games aren’t just to teach a particular subject, they should also aid in teaching children of various age groups about the world around them. An educational game that can teach both a particular subject and essential life skills is an important tool for teachers and educators. Games that are designed specifically for particular age
Using games has always been an effective teaching strategy, regardless of age group. Many educators have been able to teach complex ideas using games because a person’s mind is more attuned to learning when it’s having fun. Even teenagers, famous for their apathy and angst, benefit greatly from educational games, provided that the right type
John Schindler of Cal State LA once said: “The power of [competition’s] effect makes its use very tempting. Little else gets a group of young people more energized than competition.” While competition has always been historically useful in building problem-solving skills, teamwork, and empathy, is it always positive for the learning process? The Negatives of
In this age of smartphones, tablets, and awe-inspiring graphics, it’s hard to see the appeal of playing board games. Especially with teenagers, board games are now seen as archaic, cumbersome, and frankly, boring and dull. But nothing can be farther from the truth: the board game industry is actually a thriving one that’s rich with
