The title may sounds misleading to parents but, here us out. These video games do not involve the regular shooting, armor, conquer and destroy strategies.It is important to filter what your child is exposed to at a young age as they might grow up effected by any unnecessary trauma, incident or influence. Although all video games have benefits to a certain amount, these games combine all those benefits to the maximum effect. Research states that those who play video games can come up with better decision making, logical thinking and strategies as compared to those who do not play video games. These games keep the balance between education and fun. Here are a list of video games you can allow your kid to play after school even before they do their homework.
1.Master Blaster Online 7+
This PC game allows your kid to get much better at math than school can teach. It allows them to get plenty of practice with equations. The plot of the game is to save the universe using mathematical skills. It also lets your kid team up with other players and solve mysteries together. This video game is a positive and safe environment as well as creative and fun to play.
2.Art Academy 8+
More than a video game, this application is more for those who enjoy spending their time doing artwork. It gives some of the world’s best tutorials on drawing, shading, coloring, painting and other skills, allowing them to make wonderful real life creations. If your child is interested in art, then this is the game for them. Not only does it help them develop their artistic skills but also plays the role of relieving stress for your child, from school and other pressure.
3.Lifeboat to Mars 8+
This game involves a young scientist who experiments and creates a brand new ecosystem on Mars and has to support and sustain extra terrestrial life on Earth. This game targets science and how teamwork. The user can form teams and see how to save both planets and create an ecosystem that sustains, peace and harmony. This game inculcates, teamwork, peace, calmness and strategic thinking in a child.
4.Minecraft 8+
There probably isnt anyone who does not know what this game is about. However for those who don’t, Minecraft involved geometry concepts and activates the users thinking, reasoning, creativity, skills, teamwork and collaboration to build different buildings, structure etc. It can be anything they create on their own, or recreate existing well known buildings or models. Minecraft is one of the best selling games in the world, selling 200,000,000 copies worldwide.
5.Oregon Trail 9+
This game has been teaching and entertaining kids for a staggering 40 years now. It involves digital and innovative versions, story lines and contexts, teaching your kid about American history, weather, food, diseases in the 1800’s. If you child falls asleep during history class, then maybe this is the game for them to get them started with the American History.
6.GarageBand 10+
Yet again, another application more than a game, but this application allows your kids to make music. It involves all the instruments, sounds and tools professional DJ’s use to make music. Your child can also add their own vocals, or instruments and be creative with music. If your child’s passion is music, then maybe this is the video game for you. Get groovy with Garage Band.
7.The Political Machine 2-16 10+
Politics is probably one of the most in-depth complicated issues of the world. We all know the rules and the hierarchy, but do we really know how everything works? Focusing on political issues from 2016, onwards, this game has carefully developed different strategies, conflicts and problems one will intercept during an election. The game is how the user becomes a president of the country. If your child wants to be the future President of the United States or any other country, get them started with this game.
8.Walden, A Game 10+
There are not a lot of games that are based on American Literature but this game takes the cake. This video game lets users explore American literature themes, novels and the importance of self reliance, how to write, literary devices, simplifying your life, learning the meaning of things and the impact of nature.This game is also very therapeutic for those who are undergoing a lot of stress. Deep, but this game is definitely more fun than it sounds.
9.Spore 11+
Another game which involves science, this game allows you to create the perfect creature and develop your own species with the help of science and math equations,. Not only does it activate your thinking to the max but also makes you more creative, keeps you entertained and is a great awy to explore the methods and ideas behind biology and species.
