5 Educational Games That Can Help Dad's Bond with Their Children

What if you were told that there are various educational games that dads can play with their children? Would you be interested in hearing more about them? If so, read on. There is no better way for fathers to bond with their kids than by playing some good old-fashioned board games. 

In this blog post, we've highlighted five enjoyable and exciting games (like darts, for example, that that you can easily play with a winmau blade 6 dartboard) any dad would love to get into the family game night rotation. It doesn't matter your child's age or interests--there is a perfect match here somewhere. 

Learn which ones will make the best fit for your household today.

1. The Sneaky, Snacky Squirrel Game.

"The Sneaky, Snacky Squirrel Game" is a game like Suika Game, designed for between two and four players. It is set up like most traditional board games, where the "board" is on a flat surface on which players move their playing pieces. 

Preparation:

The game starts with each player choosing two squirrels; one to represent them and an opponent's squirrel. These should be placed at the starting line. The bushy, wooden tree is placed in the center of the playing area. 

The gameboard serves as a map of the playing area and is usually drawn on a large sheet of paper. There are four colors of food (red fruit, green fruit, yellow fruit, and munchies) placed on the tree in the center of the board. 

Players take turns moving their squirrels along paths to pick up colored food items. The board is checked to make sure that the game is progressing correctly; if one player can't reach an area, they are moved back by the person who is moving that player.

2. Memory Matching Games.

Memory Matching Games are an essential part of the Early Childhood Education Curriculum. Because students are still developing their cognitive skills, Memory Matching Games are a great way to help them practice these skills. These games are perfect for small groups, whole-class activities, or even for a single student to use on their own. 

When designing games for young students, it's essential to keep in mind that children are still developing their cognitive skills, so activities should be short and straightforward. The ones that are too challenging frustrate the student instead of maintaining their interest in playing the game.  

For these reasons, these games should only last one or two turns per student, with activities that are about five to seven rows long. 

They should also be self-checking. Young children will often try to cheat when playing Memory Matching Games, so the game must be designed so they will be unable to do so. Some self-checking games include matching lower case letters with uppercase, numbers with numbers, and colors with colors. 

Some of these games in the Early Childhood Curriculum include matching animal names and sounds, numbers, corresponding numerals; alphabet letter sounds to uppercase and lowercase letters. 

The primary purpose of Memory Matching Games is for students to practice and develop cognitive skills. Students can work on memory, attention, awareness of others, and motor skills with Memory Matching Games. Generally, most of these games are paired with other games in the Early Childhood Curriculum. For example, they could be paired with Rhyming activities and could be used to teach letter sounds. 

Some Memory Matching Games can also help students learn letters and numbers, while others may develop social skills. For example, they can help teach what things are called by pairing them with their respective names. Memory Matching can also simplify complex concepts for young children, like telling them where they should stand during an activity. 

These games are an excellent tool for the Early Childhood Education Curriculum. Memory Matching is a simple and easy way to help students develop skills they will need when they enter the later stages of education.

3. Brain Quest

This might not be the first game you think to play with your child if they are young, but it can make a great family activity. It's perfect because all ages will enjoy playing and learning from this trivia card game! Your child may even start to ask their parents questions about subjects taught in school.  

Not only does it help them retain information, but knowing more facts could boost confidence as well. Plus, Mom or Dad can join in on the fun too! We suggest grabbing at least two packs so everyone has an equal amount of cards. You don't want one player consistently winning since there would be no challenge.

Everyone should have a chance to earn a victory.

4. Junior Master Mind

This is a fun "game" that may be more educational than your child realizes! It's hard to tell which version of the game they'll enjoy most, but there are some great options out there. The first option involves setting up six colored pegs on an empty tissue box or something similar. 

 There should also be seven holes underneath it so kids can move the pegs around quickly during their turn without disrupting anything else. You could even use mini clothespins instead if you don't have any old boxes lying around at home. Every player gets one chance per round and must try to recreate what was shown above the box.  

The second option is the same, but instead of pegs, you'll use colored plastic chips or stones stored in a small bag. You could also make your game board with felt if desired.

5. Chess 

Chess is a two-player board game played on a checkered chessboard with 64 squares arranged in an eight-by-eight grid. Each player begins with 16 pieces: one king, one queen, two rooks, two knights, two bishops, and eight pawns.

The objective is to checkmate the opponent's king by placing it under an inescapable threat of capture. To this end, a player's pieces are used to attack and capture the opponent's pieces while supporting their own.

 In addition to checkmate, the game can be won by the voluntary resignation of one's opponent, which typically occurs when a player realizes they cannot avoid a checkmate or cannot prevent an inevitable loss. Each player must learn chess openings and accept that piece first before checking their opponent.

Wrap up 

We all know that dads need more help than moms when it comes to bonding with their children, and we're here to provide the tools. Our list of 5 educational games (and some bonus tips) can give you a better understanding of how your child thinks and learn more about what they like without making them feel pressured or giving up on fun time together.  

So next time your little one is feeling down, don't fret- go through this list for quick ideas! Which game did you find most helpful? Let us know in the comments below!