Gaming Activities

Educational games & play

Educational Games by Platform

Nintendo Switch

Age-appropriate educational games

Animal Crossing: New Horizons

3+

Creative building and social skills

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

3+

Hand-eye coordination and racing fun

Pokémon: Let's Go

4+

Reading, strategy, and problem-solving

Super Mario Odyssey

4+

Platforming skills and exploration

PC/Mac

Age-appropriate educational games

Minecraft Education

3+

Creativity, building, and STEM learning

ABCmouse

3-6

Comprehensive early learning curriculum

Toca Boca World

3+

Creative storytelling and imagination

Scratch Jr

5+

Basic programming and logic skills

PlayStation 4/5

Age-appropriate educational games

LittleBigPlanet 3

4+

Creative problem-solving and building

Ratchet & Clank

4+

Adventure and hand-eye coordination

Concrete Genie

5+

Art creation and emotional intelligence

Astro's Playroom

3+

Physics and exploration (PS5)

Xbox One/Series

Age-appropriate educational games

Minecraft

3+

Building, creativity, and problem-solving

Ori and the Blind Forest

4+

Beautiful platforming and storytelling

Zoo Tycoon

5+

Management skills and animal care

Kinect Sports

3+

Physical activity and sports

Mobile/Tablet

Age-appropriate educational games

Endless Alphabet

3-6

Letter recognition and vocabulary

Duck Duck Moose Apps

3-5

Various educational mini-games

PBS Kids Games

3-6

Educational games from favorite shows

Khan Academy Kids

3-6

Comprehensive learning activities

Educational Gaming Time

Play age-appropriate educational games that teach letters, numbers, and problem-solving

30 mins
Easy
4.5

Game Design Workshop

Create simple games using household items inspired by video game concepts

40 mins
Medium
4.7