All these skills that they use can be transferable to real-world jobs that rely on problem-solving, analytical skills and strategic thinking.
The more complex multiplayer games help teach players how to be strategic, analytical to assess risk and reward and call for them to react quickly to changes in the game. Studies have shown that playing these types of games can help children develop their multi-tasking skills. Games that require players to find items while fighting off other opponents call for attention to detail and quick reactions. Regularly playing these types of games can help improve children’s short and long-term memory and help the brain process information quicker.Īlso, games capture players’ imagination helping them to stay focused on certain tasks and builds their perseverance to achieve a goal. Games that are immersive and require strategy and problem-solving skills to win, require players to remember and take in a lot of information. Educational toys like Osmo combines tactile play pieces with a device’s camera to bring to the in-play action to life.Įnhances memory, brain’s speed, and concentration
Also, with the growth of connected toys, children can experience physical play while playing on devices. Games like ‘ Times Table Rock Stars‘ that is used in primary schools and pre-school apps like ‘Endless Alphabet‘ can be great tools to help children learn in a more engaging way. Studies have shown that certain games can help younger children improve early reading skills with the support of parents and teachers. A great source to develop early learning skills for younger children