10 Educational Board Games that cannot be missed
Undoubtedly, educational board games have had a boom and demand for some time now, since in addition to entertaining the children, help them develop skills, to learn in a more fun way. It is part of the list of educational games that should definitely be at home. In addition to having a high pedagogical potential, that make studying a fun and alternative experience. Without a doubt an excellent birthday or Christmas gift.
Although many think otherwise, educational toys as such exist, For this reason, in this article we give you some names so that you have options according to tastes, abilities and needs of each child.
Penkamino
This game is for two players or more, the aim of the game is to stimulate learning, memorization and understanding of multiplication tables (The same ones that past generations caused us headaches when we had to learn them "de machetito"). The game consists of domino-like tiles, however in this case they are placed according to the results of the multiplications that are developed during the game. It consists of two types of chips, the squares with several numbers, The same ones that are the results and those that have a cross shape with different numbers in each corner, then the tiles are fitted with the results of each multiplication.
Faraway
This game is aimed at students from 10 years, consists basically of the following elements: 8 character cards, 20 of reality and 40 of fantasy! It is a big and very attractive game. Its main purpose is for children to be able to build their own story that has 6 chapters using the cards included in the game. This member of educational games also allows them to develop language and storytelling skills., why does it make them imagine, come up with ideas and focus on the story they will complete.
Time´s Up Kids
Another member of educational board games that is also characterized by being cooperative, with a mechanic for children around 4 years forward. Contains 20 cards to turn face down without seeing them, then it's about finding out what's behind them, explaining its usefulness in their own words. It consists of a second phase where the mimicry must explain the letters. Of course with the challenge of doing it in the shortest possible time since they will have an hourglass against.
The forbidden island
Educational board game endorsed with different awards. Developed on a mysterious island where the protagonists will be part of a group of adventurers to rescue four treasures. To achieve the goal, participants must reconcile and agree. Ideal for children of 10 years onwards.
Code Master
It is about introducing children to the world of programming but without a computer, developing problem solving skills working with sequential reasoning. The educational game has an avatar that moves in an imaginary world looking for crystals with powers, collecting them to reach their goal, completing a series of actions and sequences.
HedBanz
An educational game in which you have to put the name of an unknown person on your forehead, and be able to guess who it is. Play with familiar objects and animals, those that belong to daily life, The objective is, then, that children from 5 years investigate, can identify and learn about their environment, as well as developing fluency and verbal expression with questions to the rest of the group.
Race to the Treasure!
In this game be careful! An ogre wants to keep the treasure! Participants should avoid it at all costs. Educational game that has a lot in common with other classic games like the goose, However, this is about strategy, teamwork, cooperation that must be fulfilled to achieve a common goal. They will build a path together to prevent the ogre from taking the treasure… In this game everyone will be a winner. It is ideal for 2 O 4 players from 5 years.
Sequence for Kids
It consists of illustrated cards and a board with the same drawings. In the educational board game, players must draw one card per turn, marking them, the goal is to get four consecutive cards to win. However, the key is that you can remove chips from your opponent, in addition to having wildcards that give you the facility to place them where it is convenient for you. Easy? I do not believe it! But the dynamics of the game will allow you to work on logic and anticipatory thinking accompanied by strategy.. Definitely can not be missing in your closet!
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus Game
In the educational game the pigeon can drive a bus, but that we cannot allow!. Based on the book of the same name, strategy and anticipation take precedence when respectively moving the buses or the pigeon according to the roulette. It is intended for 2 a 4 players and can be played by children from 3 years.
Qwirkle
With this educational game, the lob is set in motion with pieces of strange figures, whose objective will be to accommodate them in the best possible way. To make it, patience and strategy are required, in addition to reinforcing knowledge of shapes, colors, problem solving and math. Contains 108 wood chips. It has many possibilities to provide fun for hours. Is good for 2 to four players of 6 years onwards.
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