Games Educate Kids - Blog, 2022

New Article Added: Can Violent Video Games be Educational?

by Mel Dec 14, 2022 The overwhelming consensus among people—even those who are avid video game players—is that video games which feature any kind of violence offer no positive benefits whatsoever. In this article, we discuss that this is not necessarily the case as research suggests that some violent aspects of video games can actually improve certain skills, such as cognitive and social and even positively affect health.

Can Violent Video Games be Educational? preview image

by Mel Nov 29, 2022 Arguably the most popular animal-themed children’s MMO in the gaming world, Animal Jam has been educating and entertaining millions of kids since 2010. Since then, dozens of similar games have been launched allowing kids to learn more about science and the natural world, and providing valuable real-life lessons they can apply as they grow up. This article lists five alternatives to Animal Jam that are equally as fun and educational to play.

5 Educational Virtual World Games like Animal Jam preview image

by Mel Oct 14, 2022 Massively multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPGs or MMOs) are one of the more popular gaming genres in the industry because of how they encourage strategy and critical-thinking skills as well as provide a platform to foster friendships and practice social skills. Applied to horse games, MMO-based horse games such as those we discuss in this article are the perfect avenue to both indulge your love of horses and meet people who share the same passions.

Fun and Social Horse Games for Kids preview image

by Mel Oct 14, 2022 Fortnite may get a lot of flack because of how addictive it can be for teens to pla, but according to some experts, playing Fortnite isn’t necessarily a negative pastime, as long as the playtimes are well-moderated. In this article, we discuss several key skills that can be learned from playing Fortnite and how they can be transferred into real life.

How Your Child is Learning Teamwork, Leadership Skills and Social Skills by Playing Fortnite preview image

by Other Contributors Oct 12, 2022 Parenting is a tricky process. You have to keep young kids engaged and learning at the same time

Balancing Indoor and Outdoor Play For Young Kids preview image

by Mel Sep 14, 2022 While most of the popular massively multiplayer online (MMO) games are played by adults, a surprisingly extensive number of titles have been designed for children to not only entertain but educate as well. This article discusses the various ways five of the more popular MMO games for kids are able to impart knowledge and skills crucial to their development.

Top 5 Educational MMOs for Kids preview image

by Mel Aug 14, 2022 Once an intriguing curiosity explored in the 1980s and 1990s by scientists and Hollywood alike, virtual reality or VR is now the next frontier in education, gaming, and even social media. And while VR had been the exclusive domain of adults for years, today, the relative affordability of VR headsets has made VR increasingly popular with kids as well. But are children’s brains actually mature or developed enough to handle the unique features that VR presents? This article will attempt to explore the possible upsides and downsides of kids using virtual reality.

Virtual Reality for Kids: The Good and the Bad preview image

by Mel Aug 8, 2022 These days, it shouldn’t cost a penny to supplement your children’s education when there are plenty of free educational children's games that are available online which can be played on popular PC and mobile browsers. Covering a wide range of subjects from arithmetic to paleontology, this article lists just a few of the best educational browser-based games that are free for you and your kids to both play and learn from.

Free Educational Children's Games that Your Child Can Play on the Browser preview image

by Mel Jul 9, 2022 Are coding games for kids a viable alternative to formal coding lessons and classes designed for kids? Do coding games actually work? In this article, we’ll discuss several benefits to having your children play coding games, in particular, how the skills garnered from game-play can be crucial to their future life and career prospects.

Do Coding Games for Kids Actually Work? preview image

by Mel Jun 9, 2022 Disney Dreamlight Valley aims to give Disney and Pixar fans of all ages the chance to embark on an exciting and magical adventure alongside some of Disney and Pixar’s most beloved characters. Through its multi-level, immersive game-play and world-building, children are expected to learn real-world applicable lessons such as interpersonal communication, problem-solving, creativity, and more.