{"id":25529,"date":"2023-01-12T17:44:43","date_gmt":"2023-01-12T17:44:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mp.moonpreneur.com\/blog\/?p=25529"},"modified":"2026-01-15T08:26:25","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T08:26:25","slug":"educational-video-games-for-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mp.moonpreneur.com\/blog\/educational-video-games-for-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Educational Video Games For Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"25529\" class=\"elementor elementor-25529\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-section-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-9e30235 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"9e30235\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-eecfdc7\" data-id=\"eecfdc7\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-053e739 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"053e739\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many parents often wonder if video games have educational value and if they should allow their children to play them. This report can be an eye-opener for you. According to a report by MarketsAndMarkets, the Game-Based Learning Market is worth $11.0 billion in 2021 and is expected to grow to $29.7 billion by 2026, with a CAGR of 21.9%.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Educational video games can make boring history lessons interesting and simplify difficult math concepts. These games aim to teach players new skills and concepts in a fun and engaging way, making them suitable for both classroom settings and home use.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a688244 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a688244\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-72b827a\" data-id=\"72b827a\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9385f3b elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"9385f3b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\r\ntable {\r\nfont-family: arial, sans-serif;\r\nborder-collapse: collapse;\r\nwidth: 100%;\r\n\r\n}\r\nth{background-color: #21B7EB;color:#fff;}\r\ntd, th {\r\nborder: 1px solid #000;\r\ntext-align: center;\r\npadding: 8px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n<table>\r\n<tr>\r\n<th>Game<\/th>\r\n<th>Age<\/th>\r\n<th>Skills<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Reader Rabbit<\/td>\r\n<td>3-7 Years<\/td>\r\n<td>Reading + language skills<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>LittleBigPlanet<\/td>\r\n<td>3-18 Years<\/td>\r\n<td>Creativity<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Scratch<\/td>\r\n<td>6-16 Years<\/td>\r\n<td>Programming<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Minecraft<\/td>\r\n<td>10+ Years<\/td>\r\n<td>Creativity, problem-solving<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Big Brain Academy<\/td>\r\n<td>6+ Years<\/td>\r\n<td>Cognitive Skills<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Osmo - Genius Starter Kit<\/td>\r\n<td>5\u201312 years\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>creativity<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Toca Life World\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>4\u201312 years\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>emotional development<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Zoombinis<\/td>\r\n<td>8\u201314 years<\/td>\r\n<td>Logical reasoning<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>BrainPOP<\/td>\r\n<td>6\u201317 years<\/td>\r\n<td>Cross-curricular<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Prodigy Math Game<\/td>\r\n<td>6\u201313 years<\/td>\r\n<td>Math fluency<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/table>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-59eed05 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"59eed05\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e2b2f67\" data-id=\"e2b2f67\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44bc05f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"44bc05f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/moonpreneur.com\/career-quiz-for-kids\/\">Must Try!! 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elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"37d4c10\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-5e31761\" data-id=\"5e31761\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3dcc8da elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3dcc8da\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/moonpreneur.com\/book-a-free-trial\/robotics-14\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25364\" src=\"https:\/\/mp.moonpreneur.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/minecraft-banner-new.webp\" alt=\"Minecraft Banner New\" width=\"728\" height=\"110\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mp.moonpreneur.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/minecraft-banner-new.webp 728w, https:\/\/mp.moonpreneur.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/minecraft-banner-new-300x45.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/a><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The next difficult task is to select an appropriate game for your child. Here are the top 10 educational video games for kids \u2013<\/span><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><h3><b>1) Reader Rabbit<\/b><\/h3><p><b> <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reader Rabbit is a series of educational video games that are designed to teach reading and language skills to young children. The games use a variety of interactive activities, such as puzzles, games, and songs, to teach reading, phonics, and other language skills.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The games take place in the fictional world of &#8220;Rabbitville&#8221;, following the adventures of a character named Reader Rabbit as he learns and grows.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Age: 3-7 years<\/b><\/p><p><b>Skills: Reading and language<\/b><\/p><p><b>Platforms: Computers, tablets, and smartphones.<\/b><\/p><h3><b>2) LittleBigPlanet<\/b><\/h3><p><b> <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Developed by Media Molecule and published by Sony Computer Entertainment, the games are known for their emphasis on creativity and user-generated content, as players can create and share their own levels and game elements.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this game, players control a character called Sackboy or Sackgirl, who can run, jump, and interact with the environment to solve puzzles and progress through the game. The games are set in a series of interconnected levels, and players must navigate through each level to reach the end.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The games are known for their colorful and imaginative worlds, and they have received numerous accolades for their design and gameplay. Generally, it is suitable for all age groups, but younger children may need assistance with some of the more challenging levels.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Age: 3- 18 years\u00a0<\/b><\/p><p><b>Skills: creativity and user-generated content<\/b><\/p><p><b>Platform: PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation Vita.\u00a0<\/b><\/p><h3><b>3) Scratch<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A free, online programming language, Scratch allows users to create and share interactive games, animations, and other projects using blocks of code.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Scratch website includes a variety of resources and tutorials to help users get started with programming, including step-by-step guides, sample projects, and a community forum. Developed by the Lifelong Kindergarten group at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Scratch is designed to be easy to use, and it is a popular choice for educators looking to introduce students to programming.<\/span><\/p><p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How To Make &#039;Catch The Bug&#039; Game in Scratch | Learn Game Development with Moonpreneur\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4l8kn4DoLBk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, users can also use Scratch to create interactive stories, music and art projects, and simulations. Scratch projects can be shared with the Scratch community, or they can be shared with others using a link or embedded on a website.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Age: 6-16 years<\/b><\/p><p><b>Skills: Programming<\/b><\/p><p><b>Platform:\u00a0 Laptops and desktops + App on Windows and Mac devices<\/b><\/p><h3><b>4) Minecraft<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The game allows players to explore, build, and create in a virtual world made up of blocks. In Minecraft, players can gather resources, craft items, and build structures using a variety of different materials, such as wood, stone, and metal.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Developed by Mojang Studios, the game has two main modes: survival mode, where players must gather resources and fend off dangers such as monsters, and creative mode, where players have access to unlimited resources and can build and create without any constraints.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the power of imagination and problem-solving, Minecraft provides children with an opportunity to explore their creative capabilities while strengthening essential life skills. It not only helps them tackle virtual tasks but encourages them in tackling real-world challenges too!<\/span><\/p><p><b>Age: 10+ years<\/b><\/p><p><b>Skills: Creativity, problem-solving<\/b><\/p><p><b>Platform: PC, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch<\/b><\/p><p><strong>Recommended Reading: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mp.moonpreneur.com\/blog\/why-minecraft-so-popular\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why is Minecraft So Popular?<\/span><\/a><\/p><h3><b>5) Big Brain Academy<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a puzzle-based educational video game developed and published by Nintendo. It was released for the Nintendo DS handheld console in 2005.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are 15 activities divided into 5 groups that test the players&#8217; mental abilities in a variety of areas, including logic, memory, math, and analysis. The game tracks players\u2019 progress and assigns them a \u201cbrain weight\u201d based on their performance, intending to increase their brain weight over time. It improves cognitive skills.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is suitable for players of all ages, although it may be more challenging for younger children. The game received generally positive reviews upon its release and has been praised for its engaging gameplay and educational value.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Age: 6+<\/b><\/p><p><b>Skills: Cognitive skills<\/b><\/p><p><b>Platforms: Platform(s): Nintendo DS, \u200eWii\u200e, \u200eNintendo Switch<\/b><\/p><h3><b>6) Osmo &#8211; Genius Starter Kit<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Description: Osmo merges physical play with digital instruction. Children engage with real-world items that are sensed by the tablet, providing a hands-on learning experience. It has math, spelling, drawing, and critical thinking games. <\/span><\/p><p><strong>Age: 5\u201312 years<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Skills: Math, spelling, creativity, problem-solving<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Platforms: iPad, Fire tablets (with Osmo base)<\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fun Fact: The physical learning experience keeps kids off screens but still interested in ed tech.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>7) Toca Life World<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overview: Toca Life World allows children to explore a massive open world in which they can create stories, design settings, and engage with an array of characters and objects. Although not a traditional learning game, it encourages storytelling, emotional intelligence, and creativity through open-ended play. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><strong>Age: 4\u201312 years<br \/>Skills: Imagination, emotional development, storytelling<br \/>Platforms: iOS, Android, Kindle Fire<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span> <b>Pro Tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Great for young learners to develop expressive language skills and social-emotional awareness.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>8) Zoombinis<\/b><\/h3><p><b>Overview:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A classic logic-based game that challenges players to guide small blue creatures (Zoombinis) to safety by solving puzzles involving pattern recognition, sequencing, and deductive reasoning.<\/span><\/p><p><strong>Age: 8\u201314 years<br \/>Skills: Logical reasoning, critical thinking, problem-solving<br \/>Platforms: PC, Mac, iOS, Android<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span> <b>Bonus:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It&#8217;s much acclaimed for developing computational thinking ability even prior to formal coding education.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>9) BrainPOP<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overview: BrainPOP provides interactive quizzes and educational games that come with animated videos on a large variety of topics \u2014 from science and history to English and art. Their game-based platform &#8220;GameUp&#8221; features games that have been created in collaboration with leading educational institutions. <\/span><\/p><p><strong>Age: 6\u201317 years<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Skills: Cross-curricular (science, math, ELA, history), comprehension<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Platforms: Web, iOS, Android<\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Did You Know? BrainPOP is used by many teachers in classrooms to review concepts learned at school.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>10) Prodigy Math Game<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overview: Prodigy is a curriculum-accurate math game that encourages students to practice math using role-playing game (RPG) features. Students use math to advance through quests, defeat monsters, and receive rewards. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Age: 6\u201313 years<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><strong>Skills: Math fluency, problem-solving, curriculum reinforcement<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Platforms: Web, iOS, Android<\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cool Feature: It adjusts to skill levels of students, providing them with personalized learning in an enjoyable format.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One would ask the question of whether there are any benefits to playing an educational video game.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surprisingly enough, Yes!!\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a case-control study of 2217 children aged 9-10, published in JAMA Network Open Journal on October 24th, 2022, nearly 3 hours of video game play was associated with increased cognitive performance compared to non-players. This improved cognitive function can enhance activities such as reading, attention, thinking, learning, and memory retention.<\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/moonpreneur.com\/book-a-free-trial\/robotics-14\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25364\" src=\"https:\/\/mp.moonpreneur.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/minecraft-banner-new.webp\" alt=\"Minecraft Banner New\" width=\"728\" height=\"110\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mp.moonpreneur.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/minecraft-banner-new.webp 728w, https:\/\/mp.moonpreneur.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/minecraft-banner-new-300x45.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c6e31b2 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"c6e31b2\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ff48bc1\" data-id=\"ff48bc1\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-da2437c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"da2437c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Benefits of playing video games:<\/b><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a700219 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a700219\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4cf0904\" data-id=\"4cf0904\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a5274c7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a5274c7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t<p><b>Improved problem-solving skills: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many educational video games require players to think critically and solve problems that develop problem-solving skills.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Enhanced Learning: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is an effective way of learning new concepts and information, as they often use interactive and engaging techniques to present material.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Increased motivation: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Video games are designed to be fun and engaging, which can boost motivation and inspire players to learn more.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Improved concentration and focus: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Educational video games can improve concentration and focus.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Enhanced creativity: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Educational video games promote creative thinking and problem-solving and even foster innovation.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moonpreneur is also offering a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/moonpreneur.com\/book-a-free-trial\/robotics-14\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">free $10 Minecraft e-gift card<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for attending their game development or robotics trial class for kids between the ages 7-16 years.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minecraft is one of the most popular games among kids, and Moonpreneur is now turning this fun gameplay into an opportunity to learn how to code. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/moonpreneur.com\/minecraft-coding\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minecraft Coding course<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will help kids learn the skill of coding the fastest and in the most fun way ever possible! Book a free class today!<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a6e376b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a6e376b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Update<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: This article was last updated on 8th January 2026<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0to reflect the accuracy and up-to-date information on the page.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many parents often wonder if video games have educational value and if they should allow their children to play them. This report can be an eye-opener for you. According to a report by MarketsAndMarkets, the Game-Based Learning Market is worth $11.0 billion in 2021 and is expected to grow to $29.7 billion by 2026, with [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":116,"featured_media":95774,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false},"categories":[918,820],"tags":[],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mp.moonpreneur.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25529"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mp.moonpreneur.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mp.moonpreneur.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mp.moonpreneur.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/116"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mp.moonpreneur.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=25529"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/mp.moonpreneur.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25529\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":95777,"href":"https:\/\/mp.moonpreneur.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25529\/revisions\/95777"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mp.moonpreneur.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/95774"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mp.moonpreneur.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=25529"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mp.moonpreneur.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=25529"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mp.moonpreneur.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=25529"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}