Educational Games:Part 2

Children's games usually focus on one topic. Have you ever wanted a game for your child, that covers two key learning areas?
Well,this is the game for you!
Name of the Game:Stacker
Suitable age group:6-8 years of age
Concept:Numbers and letters in sequence
Aim of the Game:Stack the letters or numbers given in ascending order before time runs out! Instructions:
1. See the numbers or words given.
2.Use your mouse to drag the letter to the 'X' spot.
3.Do so until all the pieces have been stacked.
4.Remember to figure out the sequence before time run out!

Why play this game?
It can reinforce both areas of language arts and mathematics;not something that many educational games can do.The game provides positive feedback,making other children feel capable and more encouraged.Also, The pieces are shaped in a puzzle -like manner which helps the children figure out which piece fits where.The game itself is very aesthetically pleasing.The instructions are simple and clear cut.There are various relevant sound effects.It has various levels which slowly increase the child's cognitive abilities.Children will be able to learn in an appealing and fun manner!

Go ahead and enjoy!Click here to try it out!

Rating:Excellent!

More about the game?
The reason it is suitable for children aged 6-8 years is because of the higher levels involved.
Both numbers and letters come at quite an advanced stage in the higher levels.

Educational Games:Part 1

Do your children or students hate doing maths?
Are plain numbers and worksheets not enough to attract their interest in the subject of maths?
Fret not,it's hard to hate maths with an interactive and aesthetically appealing game like this!
Name of the Game:Fishin' Mission
Suitable age group:4-6 years of age
Concept:Counting and Sorting
Aim of the Game:Help the fisherman catch the correct number and type of fish before time runs out!

Instructions:
1.Notice the number of fish that the fisherman has requested.
2.Click on the fish to drag them one by one into the net.
3.Do so until you reach the correct number of fish and before your time is up!
4.For the higher level,remember to put in the correct type of fish.If not,the net will break!

Why play this game?
It teaches the concept of counting and sorting in a simple and attractive manner.The layout and design are neat and organized.The navigation is easy.The instructions are systematic and appropriate for pre-schoolers.Positive,encouraging words are shown when one finishes a level successfully.Teacher and parents alike can use this game to teach their children numbers and sorting.It can be used as a tune-in activity for a lesson that goes into a more complex manner of sorting.It can also be used as a closure for a lesson that was about counting to ten.It positively reinforces their counting and sorting concepts.

Rating:Excellent!

Click here to try it out!
Have fun!

More about the game?
It has about four levels.
The first level has numbers ranging from one to five and one type of fish.
The second level has numbers ranging from five to ten and one type of fish.
The third level has number ranging from one to five but brings in two types of fish.
The fourth level has number ranging from five to ten and two types of fish.

What is the Visual,Auditory and Kinesthetic learning style model?

To simply define these three learning style models,the visual style refers to seeing and reading,the auditory style refers to listening and speaking and the kinesthetic style refers to touching and doing.

In elaborate definitions,the visual learning style involves information that is associated with images.For example, graphs,charts,webs,maps and so on.

The auditory learning style involves information that is transferred through listening.For instance,sounds made by people,tape recorders,television etc.

The kinesthetic learning style involves physical experience.For example,touching,feeling,holding and anything else that has to do with practical hands-on experiences.

List 5 examples of how you can assess each learning style.

You can recognize a visual learner if they like to reading and writing tasks or if they write down or draw out what they have learnt.

For auditory learners,you will notice them often talking to themselves,moving their lips and reading out loud.

Kinesthetic learners tend to get restless easily if they are no external movements or activities.