As parents and educators we often think that game consoles have a negative effect on our child’s health, fitness and mental stamina. However, every cloud has a silver lining and we must look at the educational benefits that our children can reap from playing video games. Technology is beginning to play a huge role in childcare in the UK, the US and in childcare Ireland also and it is time that we learn how to introduce technology in the home as an educational asset. Your child might be a budding Little Harvard, Yale or Oxford student so it’s essential they have the right educational environment from an early age. Below we have listed some of the very best educational console games for kids that can help them on their lifelong learning curve, take a look!
PS3 – National Geographic Challenge
The National Geographic Challenge is a great game for children and allows up to four players at one time. The challenge is to compete for world domination and players battle against each other by answering questions about a range of topics including history and geography; by answering questions correctly you can claim territory. The challenge is made of 4,000 questions that appear in various forms including puzzles, anagrams and riddles. The game also comprises of 60 minutes of high definition video footage and hundreds of relevant pictures that enhance the user experience. The game is based on a journey, where your child will endeavour on an educational experience exploring our planet through its ages and the extraordinary achievements of mankind. Significant points of interest in the game include seeing the works of Michelangelo, learning about the secrets of Emperor Nero and the thrilling adventures of the great Caesar to name just a few!
Nintendo DS – Big Brain Academy
Big Brain Academy is one of the best games for your kid’s Nintendo DS. The game essentially puts your brain to the test to determine your brain weight, the faster you complete a challenge, the better and you will build up a heavier brain weight. The game consists of five categories; the ability to think, memorise, analyse, compute and analyse. After plenty of practice you can compete against up to seven of your friends or families to see who has the biggest brain! This games isn’t just great fun and educating for kids, but adults are guaranteed to love it too!
Wii U – Scribblenauts
Scribblenauts is a fantastic game that stimulates so many aspects of a child’s mind. It spurs creativity, problem solving and wordplay. The user is presented with tasks that you must solve in whatever way you deem most appropriate. One of the game’s most impressive features is the ability to write down a word only for it to be brought to life on screen to help you manipulate whatever situation you are in. The game is based in a huge over world that is open to exploration; characters from the Super Mario series even make a few cameo experiences.
As Christmas approaches, this is the best time to introduce your children to some educational console games, there are plenty out there and there’s plenty of fun to be had!
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