Top 5 cognitive and educational computer games for children
Last reviewed: 16.10.2021
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The information age in which we live dictates our own terms and therefore few will now be surprised that the child prefers computer games to real games with friends in the yard. Many parents are concerned about such a predilection of schoolchildren, and some believe that it is possible to direct the interests of the child in the right direction, and since he is so interested in computer games, pick up exactly those that will not only enjoy the process of the game, but will also be instructive and informative.
Carmen Sandiego
Exciting detective quest hails from the 80's. The game developers used a character super-villain named Carmen, to attract children to study geography. The first game appeared in 1985 and immediately fell in love with not only children, but also many adults. According to the plot of the game, the main character gets the assignment and flies from one country to another to unravel some tangled story. So you can explore the whole world and at the same time replenish your geographical knowledge.
The Oregon Trail
The name of the game is associated with the really existing 19th century Oregon path. "The Oregon Trail" is an educational game about the life of American pioneers. The game appeared in 1971. The player manages a group of settlers who begin their journey in the city of Independence, Missouri - from there the Oregon trail started. The child will be able not only to enjoy the passing of the game, but will also gain experience in the rational approach in decision-making.
Crayon Physics Deluxe
In 2008, this game won a Grand Prix at the Festival of Independent Games. It is a game with elements of Newtonian physics. With the help of Crayon Physics, the child will get the first intuitive notions of speed, momentum, mass, momentum, and much more. This puzzle is a simulation of paper, where you can draw with the mouse. As soon as the player finishes his drawing, his figure will turn into a stone, an axis, a stick or a fastener - part of flat physics. The task of the player is to achieve in various ways that the red ball reaches out to the yellow target stars. This game is very easy to learn and intuitive even to a four-year-old kid.
Itzabitza
In this game, pictures come to life in real life and evoke delight in every child. At first it may seem that the game is just an entertaining entertainment for children and nothing more. However, "Itzabitza", intended for 4 - 8 year olds, motivates children to learn to draw and develop their abilities. Even the most elementary painted missile will fly into the air, because the child will be interested in watching how his fantasies come to life and turn into real live pictures.
FutureU
Educational computer game, released in 2008. Like the "Scholastic Aptitude Test", "FutureU" consists of three parts: reading, writing and math, each of which is divided by two more. This is the easiest and perhaps the most pleasant way to prepare for the exams. In addition, the game has a special section, which aims to improve the knowledge of adolescents.