Many parents worry about the video games available to children today with all the violence. However, many of today's most popular games are non-violent and educational, a parent's dream! If you have a 5 to 8-year-old and are not sure which video games are the best, check out this list:
7. Super Monkey Ball
Children will love the monkeys in this game that maneuvers through mazes. Enclosed in see-through balls, the kids work the monkeys through different levels that become more difficult the longer you play. The controls for the movement of the game are straightforward for even the littlest hands. This game helps your child develop quick reflexes and understand strategy. In competition mode, up to four kids can play with each other.
6. Backyard Soccer
Backyard Soccer allows kids to pick teams from a lively bunch of players. They will love the excitement of the action-packed sports of the game as they play realistic soccer games against other teams. Non-violent yet fun, Backyard Soccer teaches your child the importance of team spirit and being a team player.
5. Sponge Bob Square Pants: The Movie
Sponge Bob Square Pants: The Movie is an excellent game if you have children of different ages because you can set the difficulty level. Suspecting Mr. Krabs has stolen King Neptune's crown, SpongeBob and Patrick set off on a journey to Shell City to retrieve the crown. Children can play SpongeBob or Patrick in a great adventure game that will interest them for hours on end.
4. Animal Crossing
Animal Crossing is a real-time game, meaning that the clock coordinates with the accurate clock, so the sun rises and sets simultaneously. Seasons also change. The little ones get to fish, earn bells (the village currency), work in the garden, socialize with neighbors, and furnish their own house, all in a village setting. Characters can be transferred from one game system to another by using a memory card, so your child can share their personality with their friends. The village starts small but grows as both people and animals move in and out. Older games such as Donkey Kong can be played, but only by doing favors for other village members. The game not only teaches children to share and cooperate with others, but it also helps with reading and writing.
3. Pajama Sam 3
Children will love helping Pajama Sam as he makes his way through the human body, and parents will love it for its educational value. Children learn to problem solve by helping Pajama Sam as he tries to collect box tops and battles the evil Cookie Gang. In addition, there are nutritional lessons included in the game. Pajama Sam 3 helps children develop their logical thinking and memory skills by involving them in riddle solving. In addition, learning about empathy, compromise, and table manners makes this an excellent game for children that parents will love.
2. The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe
If your children loved the movie, they would love this video game with all the familiar characters. This action-adventure game sets players in Narnia, where four young brothers and sisters, each with their particular strengths, have to work together to help defeat the White Witch and her army. Kids can explore secret locations, find hidden weapons, and meet new characters. One of the best parts is they can link up with their friends to play the game together.
1. Nintendogs
While you would probably prefer your child to have a natural dog, that is not always possible, but Nintendogs is the next best thing! Children can choose from different breeds of dogs, including Labrador retriever, miniature schnauzer, toy poodle, corgi, miniature pinscher, and Shiba. They learn what it takes to care for a puppy, including playtime with flying discs and balls to help their agility. They can bathe the puppy, pet it, walk it around the town, and buy additional supplies for the puppy. Once they earn enough cash, they can even buy more puppies. Voice commands can be used to train the puppy to do tricks. Children will love that they can interact wirelessly with friends and their
Nintendogs. This game is great for teaching responsibility and compassion for animals. No matter what video games your children play, make sure that you occasionally watch to see exactly what is going on in fun and that it is something you want them to have. You might even play the games yourself. You will find most of these games very addicting!
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