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What Is The Best Way To Introduce Kids To Learning Games? by skidos2021: 10:32am On Sep 22, 2022
Games have a myriad of benefits. They build hand-to-eye coordination, visuo-spatial ability, social understanding,a healthy competitive spirit, help children with mood regulation, and more! Learning subjects & skills helps children develop problem solving, analytical, and logical thinking abilities. When children have fun while learning they are sure to return to it. Which is why pairing games with learning is a great idea to cultivate children's interest in learning. On the other hand, pairing learning with games ensures children get benefits of both learning subjects and playing games simultaneously.
    For several years teachers have known that learning games are the next frontier in modern education. Because learning games are so popular and useful, what might be the best way to introduce children to them? The answer is to introduce children to learning games that are fun, interesting, and relaxing. Also, when introduced to educational games at an early age, children are more likely to play constructive games in the long term and avoid unconstructive games. The following are Math racing games and older children that help them build their knowledge and other abilities, while they have fun.
     

Role-playing games
Role-playing games enhance children's imagination and social skills. Children who play role playing games adapt better to social situations and understand social cues. Playing as cool characters is fun for all ages, which makes role-playing games great introductory educational games! Role-playing games like Superstore Shopping Mall, by SKIDOS, help children understand the world around them. Math worksheet for kids and beyond like Super Store, help children learn to understand objects, rudimentary finances, and social activities. While playing Super store children learn to fix cars, shop, go to restaurants, eat, play instruments, role play as different cute characters and more!

Games that teach hygiene
SKIDOS developed the game Bath to help children understand the importance of hygiene in a fun way. Games with cute characters are another way to show children that learning games can be fun. While playing Bath, children are taught the bathroom routine while they take care of cute, little friends! Children learn to brush, bath, dress up and more! Games like Bath that teach hygiene are great puzzles for 9 year olds and older. Children are sure to cultivate better habits when they are introduced to games like Bath at an early age.

Science games
Learning games for 5 year olds and older, like Doctor, introduce children to science and games simultaneously. The game Doctor, involves 3 cute characters who toddlers love to play with & take care of! Children learn how to treat the flu, take care of ears, take care of teeth, get an X-ray, clean the wounds and more! Children interested in science from an early age can take their knowledge to the next level with games like Doctor!

Racing games
Children of all ages enjoy racing which is why, racing games are the best way to introduce children to learning games. Racing games like Race Cars make great learning games for 5th graders. Around that age children need to be proficient in math. Games like Race Cars also have puzzles and exercises that help children sharpen their math skills, learn coding, geometry, shapes and sharpen their logical thinking. If children don't fancy cars, games like Bike Racing and Snow Racing are available too! Children can race with cars, bikes or skis, all while learning math!

Sports Games
Children learn to understand sports very well around the age of ten, when they're in the 5th grade. Learning games for 5th graders that involve sports are sure to get them interested in learning and keep them engaged. Games like Street Soccer developed by SKIDOS teach children math while they play soccer on the streets! Within Street Soccer, children can collect and customize players. They learn to aim, kick, and score while solving puzzles and exercises that teach math, coding, and more.

    Making children play valuable learning games can be tough but, with SKIDOS games it can be super easy! That is because SKIDOS has developed over 40+ cool, engaging and learning games for kids of all ages! SKIDOS offers a variety of educational games that don't feel like a chore to kids. We have racing games, puzzles, role playing games, adventure games, science games, and more. With our SKIDOS subscription pass up to 6 users can use an account. Parents can become their kids' media mentors by tracking their progress on the dashboard of every game. All SKIDOS games are safe, kid-friendly, and contain no ads.To introduce children to constructive learning games check out all SKIDOS games and learn more about our subscription pass!

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