Do you know that playing some indoor games can help to boost memory of children? Here is a list of 5 games that can help to boost and sharpen memory of children.Memory power is a quality that is used in almost every function in life. It is scientifically proven that people with stronger memories perform better both in their personal and professional lives. As a parent you will obviously want to make sure that your
child’s memory is boosted to the best extent possible. The games detailed below will help you achieve your objective.
Name Place Animal Thing
Almost every person who has grown up in any of the countries in Asia has played some version of this funny yet interesting game called Name Place Animal Thing. This game requires the participants to create four columns on a piece of paper for each of the subjects i.e. Name, place, animal and thing. One letter is chosen for each round and each participant has to write down one example of each category beginning with the chosen letter. When children play this game they are constantly required to scour their memory for remembering words belonging to these categories. Automatically their memories and stimulated and their vocabulary increases dramatically with time.
Chess
Chess; the mother of all indoor
games is capable of boosting every type of mental faculty including the memory in children. Chess is universally voted to be the most challenging and educative indoor game ever for children and adults. Simply remembering the moves of all the chess board is a task that requires considerable stimulation of the memory. If you
play chess with your child then both of you will get a chance to enhance your memory and sharpen your strategic thinking skills.
Uno
This is a card game for two or more than two players. This means that it can be played between a one parent and a child too without the hassle of looking for an extra partner. You can age up this game according to the age and maturity level of your children. For younger kids you can use card with cartoon characters while for older children you can play the original version of Uno with words. Apart from
boosting the memory of your child this game will also teach the virtue of observance and patience. It is scientifically proved that playing Uno promotes the trait of pattern recognition in children.
Bingo
Bingo is fun games which even a preschooler can play. Versions of Bingo are available in the market that uses just shapes and colours and not numbers or letters. This game is best played in a group though versions of the game for three people or less are also available. Bingo requires the players to memorise and identify shapes, objects, letters or words. Whatever version of Bingo you choose to play; the memory of your child is sure to get strengthened over time. Your child will also enhance listening skills while playing Bingo.
Dominoes
‘Dominoes’ is another game that is specially designed for preschoolers. This game is ether available with cartoon characters or pictures of animals or a version for older kids is available with the classic tile shape. This is a game that can be played between two people so it is suitable for families of all sizes. ‘Dominoes’ is a game that will require participants to memorise numbers and objects. The ability to spot patterns is also boosted. Child learning experts say that playing Dominoes can also sharpen the thinking and the strategy building skills of children and make them smarter.
So the next time you want to spend some quality time with your children you can choose to play any of the games detailed above.
Sharpened memory power will help your children excel in every sphere of their lives.
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