Improving Spelling With Games
You got it! You can do just about any type of learning for a
child or an individual learning a second language through the
use of various computer games. You are sure to find something
that will fit with their needs. You are also able to find a game
that will keep them interested. Let's take spelling as an
example.
Many kids struggle each and every year at school with that
dreaded Friday spelling test. It doesn't get any easier because
chances are good that the words just keep getting harder. For
many parents, spelling is often a challenge to teach as well.
The English language is nothing simple. But, what if you could
teach them through the use of a PC game? That would be
excellent, wouldn't it?
Think about this. The next time your child comes home with that
awful list of twenty words they just have to know, you can
easily say to them, "Why not go play a game on the computer."
Yes, you can do this!
There are a number of games that are just perfect for teaching
children the art of spelling. For example, you might want to try
a word puzzle game like Beesly's Buzzwords. Or, if Spiderman
happens to be your child's favorite character, you have games
like Spider-Man 2: Web of Words. In this game, you child can
advance through the levels by correctly spelling words. Its fun,
rewarding, and most of all, it will help to improve their
spelling capabilities.
The spelling games are not boring, dull, and difficult. To the
opposite, these games will hold your child's attention so that
they can get the knowledge they need. That is what makes these
games different. If you are thinking back to your school days
and those boring computer programs you were allowed to play and
wondering how your technology loving child is going to play with
something like that, don't worry. These games are much
different. They are made to stimulate your child's knowledge
without even allowing them to realize that they are. To them,
they are simply playing a Spider Man game.
The value of these games is huge. In fact, there are more than
just spelling games, as we will see down the line. They are
great ways to feed your child the knowledge that they need
without boring them. When it is fun, it will get played more
often. The more that it gets played, the more they can learn
from it.
So, then, what is the bottom line? You can easily allow your
child to play some computer games but of course, you still need
to monitor their usage. And, yes, you may have to practice those
specific spelling words each week, but it may just get easier as
time goes on. Here's a thought. Replace their favorite computer
game with one of these for a week. They still get computer time
and they still get to play a fun game. But, you get the
satisfaction of knowing that they are playing an educational
game as well. All in all, we think these games may be a great
way to boost confidence and knowledge. Consider them for any age
of child. You'll be happy that you did.