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ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
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Best: Really engaging, excellent learning approach.
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Game reviews for learning potential, math, communication

22 results

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  • Review
    Nancy Drew: Ghost of Thornton Hall

    Great haunted house mystery with challenging puzzles.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Mac, Windows
    (Game, 2013)
  • Review
    Megapolis

    Cross-platform building sim shines with real-world graphics.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Facebook, iPhone
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Harvest Moon 3D: A New Beginning

    Cute, open-ended farming series adds more customization.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Smart As...

    Playful brain workout provides social media bragging rights.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: PlayStation Vita
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Nancy Drew: The Deadly Device

    Exciting mystery teaches about physics and electricity.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Mac, Windows
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Myst (Nintendo 3DS)

    While not new, Myst for Nintendo 3DS is fun, challenging.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Sesame Street: Elmo's Musical Monsterpiece

    Kids will shake, jump, and tilt while playing games that teach them about music.
    AGE
    3
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Nintendo DS, Nintendo Wii
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Nancy Drew: Tomb of the Lost Queen

    Learn about ancient Egypt as you solve a mystery set in a lost tomb.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Mac, Windows
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    LeapFrog Explorer Learning Game: Pet Pals 2: Best of Friends!

    As kids play with virtual puppies, they learn about math and emotions.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: LeapPad Explorer, Leapster Explorer
    (Game, 2011)
  • Review
    Nancy Drew: Alibi in Ashes

    Solve Nancy's latest mystery with help from her friends.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Windows
    (Game, 2011)
  • Review
    Tropico 4

    City building game offers tyrannical options.
    AGE
    15
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Xbox 360
    (Game, 2011)
  • Review
    The Sims Social

    Mature but lighthearted life sim with new social features.
    AGE
    15
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Facebook
    (Game, 2011)
  • Review
    Reader Rabbit Preschool

    Cute story and animation surround educational mini-games.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Nintendo Wii
    (Game, 2011)
  • Review
    Dora's Cooking Club

    Fantastic, fun math game baked into a cooking sim.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    5
    Platforms: Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi
    (Game, 2010)
  • Review
    Sesame Street: Elmo's A-to-Zoo Adventure

    With simple-to-use controls, these educational mini-games help reinforce reading and letter concepts for preschoolers.
    AGE
    3
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi, Nintendo Wii, Windows
    (Game, 2010)
  • Review
    Sesame Street: Cookie's Counting Carnival

    There's so much to count at the carnival -- and it's so much more fun to do it with Big Bird and Cookie Monster!
    AGE
    3
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi, Nintendo Wii, Windows
    (Game, 2010)
  • Review
    Dora's Big Birthday Adventure

    Variety and fun in perfect preschool adventure.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi, Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 2
    (Game, 2010)
  • Review
    The Daring Game for Girls

    Based on a popular book, this game promotes a you-go-girl message through fun and wholesome activities for young girls.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    5
    Platforms: Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi, Nintendo Wii
    (Game, 2010)
  • Review
    The Backyardigans

    Fine but somewhat repetitive preschool TV show game.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi
    (Game, 2009)
  • Review
    Ni Hao, Kai-Lan: New Year's Celebration

    Pitch perfect and big fun, young gamers are drawn into wildly varying preparations for the big, elaborate holiday.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    5
    Platforms: Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi
    (Game, 2009)
  • Review
    Brain Age Express: Arts & Letters

    DSi-only download game focuses on language and drawing.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    5
    Platforms: Nintendo DSi
    (Game, 2009)
  • Review
    Imagine: Figure Skater

    Well-balanced sim of a skater's life on and off the rink.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Nintendo DS
    (Game, 2008)