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If the quest is to make learning fun, the solution is often found in the right choice of educational games, because no one learns like a motivated student. Educational games provide the connection between the real world and the imagination of a child.

Several decades ago, a unique scientific experiment studied two groups of children between 6 and 18 months old, over a term of 20+ years. Both groups were cared for similarly in all respects except that one group was provided an array of simple educational games and toys as part of their play routine. The other group went without this stimulation.

What the scientists observed over time went by seems somehow obvious now. The group that received the benefits of educational games and educational toys had increased their IQ by between 32 and 58 points. At the time of this finding, this result was considered astonishing. Among the findings was evidence that the very positive influence of educational games is long lasting. Decades later, these measurable improvements continued to be present, suggesting that the positive effects of educational games is permanent.

Of course, educational games by themselves will not make geniuses of our kids. But there is strong evidence to suggest that educational games contribute to children's intelligence, while entertaining them, motivating them, and stimulating their imaginations. The important fact that educational games introduce fun into the learning equation is the key to understanding their true value to our children. When learning is fun, it's inevitable.

If you're in the market for educational games, here are some thoughts to consider from a parents point of view:

-1- How important are your educational goals? How educational do you need your educational games to be? Are you trying to teach math, or vocabulary?
-2- Even educational games need an adult to introduce them. How easy is this process? Well designed educational games are intuitive and easy to teach.
-3- Many educational games are most productive with supporting materials, and are part of a larger program. Know what you're getting into.
-4- Can you purchase your educational games from an established vendor who you know will still be here next year when you have questions concerning your educational games purchase.
-5- Does the purchase of your educational games come with a fair returns policy? If these educational games don't capture the imagination of the child, no education happens. Returning them should be an option.
-6- Do these educational games come with guarantees, or warantees?
-7- Do these educational games hold a child's interest with longevity? Most educational games are productive only with repeated use.
-8- Are these educational games in question parent friendly. How easy is it to offer assistance?
-9- Many products promise more than they deliver. Truth in packaging can be an issue, especially for educational games.
-10- Can your child use these educational games by themselves? Will they?
-11- Is the skill levels of the educational games in question variable? This can be critical to the success of games in general, and educational games in particular.
-12- Would you highly recommend these educational games to others? Word of mouth recommendations are crucial to the success of many products, and are especially important for educational games. Listen to what other say about their experiences with educational games before making purchase decisions.

Here are some additional thoughts concerning educational games from an educator's point of view:

-13- What is the real educational value of these educational games? What's the goal, expectation?
-14- Is the methodology used in these educational games sound? Many products call themselves "educational games" but are so only in name. Appropriateness of content is important to educational games more so than other toys.
-15- Educational games used in the classroom must meet some general use requirements involving equality. Are these educational games gender neutral?
-16- Many educational games require external support and guidance to be effective. Are you ready to climb the necessary learning curve and apply the supporting structure necessary to properly implement these educational games?
-17- Do these educational games provide enjoyment? More learning takes place when fun motivates the process, and the kids actually enjoy playing these educational games.

If you happen to be looking for educational games, you're on the right site. At The Learning Shop, we're the educational games experts. Educational games are what we know, and educational games are what we're known for. We have a huge selection, and we know our educational games well enough to help you find the right ones for your family. We want to be your educational games source. Welcome to the The Learning Shop - for the educational games that teach.



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