5 educational board games for the holidays
Learning through play allows children to consolidate knowledge and put what they’ve learned into practice, almost without realizing it. Play is their natural way of learning! So, if you’re looking for a fun, educational gift for your children, nieces and nephews or younger siblings, today we bring you a list of 5 educational board games to play as a family, perfect for developing math and language skills. There’s life beyond Trivial Pursuit!
Dixit
Creativity, imagination and communication
Dixit is a game with beautiful illustrated cards that sparks the imagination of children and adults alike. With the storyteller role and the clues, players develop their creativity by associating the ideas suggested by the card illustrations. This game has won many awards! Plus, Dixit is recommended for children ages 8 and up, which makes it a great option for family game night.
Sushi Go!
Mental agility, strategy, memory, coordination
Sushi Go! has become a very popular game thanks to its fun illustrations and quick rounds. With the goal of putting together the best sushi menu, cards fly across the table as players combine dishes and score points. Recommended for ages 8 and up, this game builds players’ mental agility as they calculate the value of the cards and come up with their own strategy.
Ticket to Ride
Geography, strategy and spatial thinking
This game will delight every child who loves trains. By building railway routes across the board, kids will learn geography concepts, get to know the most important cities, and develop spatial thinking and map-reading skills. All with a fun board game available in different versions depending on the players’ ages.
Qwirkle
Logic, strategy and calculation
Qwirkle is a very visual game that young children will love. As they place tiles, players match them by their visual patterns to score points. This simple mechanic opens up a whole world for children, who will learn to identify the colors and geometric shapes on the tiles, to reason and apply logic, and even to calculate their score.
Palabrea
Vocabulary, mental agility
If you’re looking for a game to build vocabulary, Palabrea is one of the most popular and highly rated. It’s easy to play: the goal is to be the first to say a word from a category that starts with a given letter. Its mechanics, with cards, symbols and colors, help young children improve their attention, memory and concentration. Plus, it’s recommended for ages 6 and up and the level is easy to adapt.
What did you think of these educational board games? There’s something for everyone! Some are faster-paced and exciting, while others are for enjoying at a more relaxed pace. Recognized for their educational value, all of them offer fun time to play and spend together as a family.
