G is for Games

I love games.  Math games, IQ tests, logic problems, board games, table games...name it.  They relax and intrigue me, and I love the challenge!

Teachers, psychologists, and most important, (I think), parents agree that games are an important educational tool.  They grasp the minds of people of all ages, resulting in an accelerated rate of learning, as well as increasing the memory and thought process.

So many times, we see our children playing a game on the computer or their gaming console, and we get frustrated that they could be doing something more productive.  But let's think about this for a moment.  Although playing games all the time probably isn't what we want to encourage our kids to do, a fair amount of time for it should not only be tolerated, but encouraged.  Games such as Tetris, or Bejeweled teaches patterns and behavioral thinking!  And there are many games that can be played that teach producing, buying, selling, saving, and purchasing!  These games not only help us unwind, but work our minds, and sometimes our bodies at the same time.

Here are some sites that can be accessed online without charge, and on the side are some sites that I've found that I thought provided a healthy type of service.  I hope you will take a look at all of these sites and take advantage of the ones that appeal to you.  If you know of a free game site, please let me know about it.

This site is a blast!  It's free, you don't have to download, it has an amazing variety of puzzles, trivia, and mind games, and it gives you the answer when you're ready!  Brainle.com  It truly is a must see!

OK, here is some serious challenge.  It's addicting and maddening...good luck!  Play With Your Mind

This is one I haven't personally tried yet, but it looks fascinating.  It's a multiplayer online strategy game based on midevil times.  It also doesn't need to be downloaded.  It doesn't appear to show overly graphic scenes, but I can't guarantee that.  I think it is something that would be entertaining to teenagers and adults, alike.  Take a look at it.  If you play, let me know what you think of it.  Imperia Online

Don't forget to look at Google and Yahoo for free solo and interactive games!  You will need to create a free account with them to play.

Have fun, and happy learning!  Some of the links I have advertised on the side is for physical games!  They don't all have to be played on a screen!