Playing computer games is becoming more recognized as a beneficial learning tool for children. Games challenge them to solve problems in a creative manner thus exercising the brain. Online games allow the user to strategize against the computer and also other online players. Visualising information in new wants and practicing how to think and review information you have already learnt. Games help to make learning fun, enjoyable and competitive and as the world and most of its industries are becoming more focused on computers and technology, giving your child access to such equipment from a young age will help them pick up systems later in life. Learning new skills such as touch typing is impressive and a great bonus to add to a young person’s CV and this is one such skill that can be honed by creative gaming. Games like chess help the player to learn strategy, whereas word games such as crossword help vocabulary. Maths and advanced maths can also be injected into games, again putting the child under a time and pressured situation whilst making it fun will help them pick up mathematics more naturally!
