Games Educate Kids - Blog, July, 2023

New Article Added: The Importance of Diversity and Inclusion in Kids' Educational Games

by Mel Jul 14, 2023 In its relatively young history, the video game industry—including the sector that designs educational games for kids—has, unfortunately, developed a reputation for fostering a culture of sexist and racist behavior, mainly attributed to the fact that the industry has always been historically dominated by white males (case in point, the infamous “Gamergate” controversy of 2014 which was a misogynistic online harassment campaign and a right-wing backlash against feminism, diversity, and progressivism in video game culture).

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by Mel Jun 14, 2023 Brought to you by the creators of the “Fable” series, Kynseed is a magical life simulation RPG game developed for the Microsoft Windows platform and which is also available on the Steam online gaming platform.

by Mel May 14, 2023 Stardew Valley is a life simulation role-playing video game for all ages developed by Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone where players take the role of a character who inherits their deceased grandfather's dilapidated farm in a place known as Stardew Valley.

Is Stardew Valley Safe for Kids? preview image

by Adeaphon Apr 14, 2023 If you are looking for an alternative space for your child to learn outside of schools, then this is a great package of books, games and tools to help you.

Why ABCmouse is Perfect for Homeschooling? preview image

by Mel Mar 29, 2023 Although single-player and multiplayer modes in gameplay historically form the core of modern video gaming, cooperative (“co-op”) mode has become an essential part of the modern game today because of its benefits in education, communication, and other soft skills.

Honing Communication Skills and Other Soft Skills Through Co-op Games preview image

by Mel Mar 14, 2023 With the popularity of augmented reality (AR) mobile games such as Pokémon Go that juxtapose outdoor gameplay with the convenience of smartphones, it wasn’t long before the concept of outdoor learning together with mobile applications became more prevalent as a way to supplement children’s education and increase their learning engagement levels.

Spice Up Your Kids' Outdoor Trips with These Fun Educational Apps preview image

by Mel Feb 14, 2023 If you’ve played the popular simulation series The Sims, Urban City Stories is an educational gaming app for Android and iOS devices in a similar vein that is designed for kids 4 to 14 where players can explore a modern town and create life stories with their imaginations.

Is Urban City Stories Safe for Kids? preview image

by Mel Jan 14, 2023 Designed for players to simply “chill out,” you will hardly find any aggressive, bloody first-person shooters or unnerving apocalyptic scenarios on most cozy games. In this article, we list a couple of the best cozy games for all ages to enjoy, most of which can be found on the Steam platform.

Cozy Games: Bringing Wholesomeness to Kids' Games preview image

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.