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Before entering the school system, children today are required to know more and be more skilled. When their parents were young the requirements were much less. As a parent, deciding what to teach kids in preparation for kindergarten can be a great challenge. Educational or learning games can help parents by providing a resource for them to teach children the necessary skills needed to begin kindergarten.
These educational games and activities can be both fun and challenging for adults and children alike. Because kids learn differently than adults, the games are made to be both educational and fun. Things like colors, shapes, counting, the alphabet and rhyming are commonly taught in these kinds of games. Remember the game CandyLand? This is a common childrens game that uses both colors and counting to teach kids in a fun and entertaining way. Memory is another skill children need to learn and practice before starting school. Children often have very sharp memories that just need to be reinforced, so games that teach memory are particularly helpful for this age group. These games are popular and fun for adults, too.
Some games make use of both movement and sound. If you dont have that kind of game, you can make one up. Children need to move and they usually love music. In fact, music is a good teaching skill, so games like musical chairs can teach your child a lot and can help him or her stay active.
If youre in the market for a childrens educational game, dont just choose any game you see. Look at the box and take note of the age recommendation. While this is just a recommendation, it gives you an idea what age group the game has been created for. Some children need games that are designed for their actual age, while others are more advanced and will find games outside their age range more appropriate to their learning style.
Games teach more than just the basic educational skills so its important to set aside the time to play these games with your child. They not only learn their colors, numbers and shapes, but they learn how to take turns, how to win without gloating, how to be polite and how to lose at a game with graciousness. As a matter of fact, these are skills adults can use as well. Everyone can practice being a good sport.
Regardless of the games you purchase, remember always that its the memories of playing with your child that youre really building. Even after they get older, theyll remember that you took the time to play games with them and have fun with them. While educational games are designed to educate, they also have the benefit of teaching socialization and building a solid relationship between you and your child from a very young age. Your child will understand that he or she is worthy of your time and will build a self esteem that will carry them forth throughout their lifetime.
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