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Types of GamesFive Ways to Make Learning FunThere are basically five types of games. They are briefly described here.
Board Games and card games- This is probably what you think of when someone asks, “Do you want to play a game?” These include games like chess, checkers, go fish, and spades.
Physical games – This would include sports and old favorites. Not just football and soccer, but hide and seek, tag, Frisbee, and hop scotch. Scavenger hunts and charades would be in this category. Role playing and dress up would also come under this category.
Computer games – Computer games are effective for learning because they provide instant feedback, increased attention time for many children, and a variety of subjects. My concern with computer games is that the social aspect is eliminated. Also, many “educational” computer games are nothing more than a video game with a few facts scattered among the levels of play.
Homemade games – These games are sometimes old favorites and sometimes brand new. Rhyming games or stair counting with your preschooler would be examples. Math fact practice using Cheerios with your elementary child is another. File folder board games with your older child could be another. Children who create their own games are immersed in a learning experience as they deal with organization, rule making, and product promotion. Homemade games are often customized to fit the learning needs and interests of a particular family.
Paper and Pencil - Including crosswords, word finds, logic puzzles, Mad Libs and Soduku. These can be worked together or alone. Again, an older child creating these types of games for others is a terrific learning experience.
Remember, games don’t need to be overtly academic to be educational.
With all these choices, how do I know what's good?
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