Though they aren?t often thought of as educational, boardgames can be a useful way for kids to learn. This is because unlike lessons in school, boardgames require kids to use the knowledge and concepts that they pick up to win the game. That said, there are some boardgames that are a bit more educational than others.
Scrabble, Upwords, and other word games are probably the cream of the crop when it comes to educational boardgames for adults and teens. Younger kids generally don?t have the vocabulary strength to really do well at these games, but teenagers and adults are on a more level playing field. Parents can use games like these to test their children?s vocabulary and teach them new words, though parents may find that they end up being taught a few words, themselves.
Games like Monopoly are also good for teenagers. Once again, games like this are generally unsuitable for little kids, since the games themselves are very competitive, and require a knowledge of things like math and strategy that they haven?t developed yet. Teens are generally just old enough for these games, and they?re a useful way for them to sharpen their bargaining, strategy, and other skills that they?ll need to use in the real world.
Strategy games like Settlers of Catan are also good for teens. This game requires players to act as settlers, and build up their colonies by harvesting resources and trading with other players. If it sounds involved, it?s because it is. This game is challenging, and demands a lot of strategy from players if they?re going to succeed at it. The game rules and mechanics are fairly simple, but its dynamics are very complex. This makes it a very easy game for teens and parents to learn, but a very hard one for anyone to ultimately end up mastering.
Lastly, chess is a great learning game for teens. Young children will probably have trouble remembering all of the complex rules and moves in chess, while many teenagers are just old enough to begin to grasp the game?s subtlety and complexity. Chess has a wide variety of pieces, all of which can make different moves under different circumstances. Some people spend their whole lives mastering the game, while others play it strictly for fun, or to relax, or because it helps them think. Chess will help sharpen your teenager?s ability to plan ahead, and develop a strategy. Chess is also a game with timeless appeal, so teaching it to your teenager means that they will probably end up teaching it to their own teenagers further on down the line.
It might be hard to get your teenager away from their computer or their video games, but family board games can be just as much fun as they are educational. By playing games like these with your teens, you?re showing them a new way to have fun, and helping to fine-tune their young minds at the same time.
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