In today's world, when technology increasingly takes up children's time, it is important to find a balance between virtual reality and the development of real skills. Educational games for children can be the perfect solution, combining fun and useful activities. Today WomanEL offers to consider some of them.
ContentQwiddler: expanding vocabulary and word formationSettlers of Catan: strategy and executive functionsWhat is this word?CLASK: developing coordination and spatial thinkingMusical chairs: learning to take turns and making it funProblem solving games: developing the critical mindUseful skills through play
Quiddler: expanding the vocabulary stock and word formation
The card game “Quiddler” is a fun adventure where children create words from the cards they receive. Not only have fun, but improve your spelling skills and expand your vocabulary. This game is simpler than the well-known Scrabble and will interest kids (and adults) of any age. Link to the Ukrainian equivalent.
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Settlers of Catan: Strategy and Executive Functions
Settlers of Catan is a game that has gained popularity all over the world. Gather resources, trade and build while developing strategic thinking and executive function. For younger kids, there's the Catan Junior option, which retains all the fun of the original.
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What word is this?
Have fun creating words in this educational game. Improve phonics, vocabulary and word attack skills by allowing children to look at different parts of words and their combinations. It will also help you learn a foreign language.
CLASK: developing coordination and spatial thinking
A new discovery is the game “CLASK”. This fun activity develops hand-eye coordination skills and spatial awareness. A guaranteed blast of fun for children and their parents.
Musical Chairs: Learning to Take Turns and Making it Fun
Musical Chairs helps kids learn to take turns and cope with frustration through music. The game leaves room for fun adventures and learning social skills.
Problem-Solving Games: Developing a Critical Mind
Puzzles, mazes, and board games like Monopoly and Clue help children learn to think critically and find creative solutions to problems.
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Useful skills through the game
Card games like “War and Go Fish” or word games like “ Boggle”, develop children's skills in evaluating information and making decisions.
Through these games, children not only have fun, but also develop important skills needed for successful learning and life. Let these exciting educational activities be a great source of fun and a great opportunity to take a break from gadget screens. They help create a balance between the virtual and real world, promoting the full development of little players. Let's make time with younger family members not only fun, but also useful.
By the way, we recently talked about 5 trends in raising children that will be relevant in 2024.