It’s not a new phenomenon that kids like to play games and procrastinate, sometimes doing anything other than their school work. However, it is extremely important for children to learn and a great way to do this is through video games themselves!

This can be done through Game-Based Learning, which is defined as “use of games to support teaching and learning.” These games are suitable for children as young as 5 years old, and they are broken up into levels. 

Level 1 includes simple shapes and simple logic based concepts. Level 2 introduces addition and subtraction. Lastly, Level 3 introduces multiplication and division. Some studies have supported that these methods of learning can be more effective than usual methods!

If you want to know more about these games, click here!

Kaitlyn Vitucci

UConn KIDS, Research Assistant 

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