Games with educational supplements?

Question

We just bought for a friends child a game, as requested by the parents. It comes with an instruction booklet on how to increase it's educational benefits. Surely they should have a booklet about how to maximise the fun? Any parent who's concerned is only going to worry if there trying hard enough and make the experience frought and tense. If a child is having fun- particulary the pre-school age they will be learning any, and both will be more relaxed. I've seen other books and activities with similar supplements- do you really think it's necessary?

Answer 1

Kids learn best when they are having fun so trying to combine a fun game with a learning experience is not a bad thing. I do think some parents, schools, child experts, etc take it too far. But, as a parent, I appreciate it when a game explains how to adapt it as my kids get bigger. The focus should be on having fun but teaching opportunties within the fun can be had.

Answer 2

not at all, i think children have more than enough education whilst at school from 9 till 3 for 5 days a week, i think once they have done their homework when they get in from school, they need to play with games that make them laugh and have fun with, i mean its no different from adults who are at work all day, what do we want to do when we get home, well its certainly isn't more work, we need to relax and chill out, and its no different for children

Answer 3

My son has some games like that and he loves them!! I believe that its great to combine fun and learning altogether. It teaches them that learning can be fun and prepares them for school.

Answer 4

well yeah to have fun and learn aswell is wonderful anything that helps our little ones moving on is a bonus