“Again, again! Let’s play it again!” That's music to your ears. Educational toys for school-age children can turn learning from stale to stupendous. Keeping a child’s attention and interest while making it fun too is our goal. If it’s enjoyable for the big kids as well, that’s a big bonus. Quality play time is worth every moment.  What could be more rewarding?

Educative Experience versus Mind-Blowing Fun... Hmm, Why not both?

You're probably already aware that kids will learn in many different ways. Some acquire knowledge and skills best by observing or viewing while others need a more hands-on approach.  The more senses involved, the better the result. As a Teaching Assistant, I have observed that when both strategies of seeing and doing are combined, a child uses both sides of the brain and in turn tends to more quickly and easily grasp the particular concept being taught.  Games, puzzles, and playthings are wonderful tools for helping kids to both 'see' and 'do' and therefore learn or master a skill or idea. Using this way of teaching helps kids to understand the concept, which in turn makes it a more enjoyable learning experience. When kids enjoy their studies because they can ‘get it’ they'll want a repeat performance.  This will help make a lasting contribution to keeping academic learning entertaining and pleasurable in later years.

 

We endeavor to find affordable, interactive and educational toys for school-age children that incorporate this concept of combining both seeing and doing so that you, yourself, can play at home with your kids and know you are contributing to a well-rounded learning experience while having loads of fun. You’ll know that by participating and providing enjoyable and meaningful entertainment, you are helping to start your kids on a life-long path of discovery and fulfillment. Hopefully, when they find that learning can be fun, they'll never want it to stop. There's no greater gift you can give to your child than a heartfelt desire to keep on learning.

 

Yes, seriously fun!  Movies, music, photos, and the hottest video games being played, and all fitting right in the palm of your hand.  The Nintendo DS is quite popular for gaming while the Sony PSP is one unique handheld that has that and more awesome features to offer... much more than you might expect from a portable system...
 

Strategic Learning Video Games on Handheld Systems?  Hey, why not?

With all the buzz these days about kids playing video games and the damage this combination can cause, it is nice to see that the game manufacturers are finally making an effort to alleviate some of the concern surrounding this subject. They’re taking steps towards making their games both entertaining and educative.

 

Sony, Nintendo, and other manufacturers of handheld systems have been long overdue for the creation of “thinking games”. Brain Genius, which can be played on your mobile phone, is a perfect example of what the older kids like to play these days while at the same time gaining the chance to learn and use mathematics and language skills. There's nothing like turning a little learning into fun. Other game titles that require more strategic thinking include titles that are categorized as “role-playing” games.  These games also require more logic and rationalization and and precision while maintaining the play excitement kids come to expect from these games.

 

Let’s not forget the new Nintendo DS’ Brain Age, a game that combines learning with amusement for kids of all ages. This game and it’s successor are each a workout for the mind and worth their weight in gold. Young and old brains alike need to be challenged and exercised to keep them healthy and in great shape. There’s the old 'fun' creeping back into making learning a wonderfully entertaining yet valuable experience.

These handheld systems are reasonably priced and new titles that are more engaging with a learning twist are coming out more and more from the game creators.

At long last, the time we’ve been waiting for has come where we can experience some serious learning fun while boosting aptitude at the same time.

 

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