Bastion
LQ: 9.15
Recommended Age: 10+
Skills Used: Planning, Working Memory, Mathematics, Reading
7 Little Words for Kids is a great way for younger children to increase their vocabulary and word association skills, while at the same time strengthening their understanding of prefixes and suffixes. Gameplay is simple: players string together letters and “half words” from a world bank in order to find a combination that makes a word. Players have a set of 8 clues, for which they must find eight words. Once they match all eight words with the correct clue, they receive a score. The score is based on accuracy, and each time players ask for a hint, they lose points. Once they accumulate a certain number of combine points, they unlock the next level. It’s very straightforward, and primary targets younger children, pre and early elementary age, helping them to develop crucial spelling and vocabulary skills that will assist them as they progress through school. 7 Little Words for Kids is best suited for children ages 6 through 12, although it can be a fun and engaging game for anyone, as there are some levels with more difficult words.
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Players must use their past experiences and prior association with the words and phrases they have encountered to pair the broken parts of words in a way that matches each clue. Like standardized tests, there will be instances where there appears to be more than one possible answer. It's up to the players to choose the "best" answer. Players should also not be afraid to ask for hints, especially since it allows them to learn from an even avoid careless mistakes. But the working memory is a scaffolded mechanism, built upon with each new learning experience. Players should use 7 Little Words for Kids to continue to practice new words and phrases, ultimately making them better students.
Working towards long term goals is a learned skill, one that is forged over time. When it comes to longer school assignments like projects and book reviews, having a strong sense of goal-directed persistence is important. Even though 7 Little Words for Kids tasks players to use very shorts bursts of focus on a round-by-round basis, it's good practice for developing long-term focus skills. And if players struggle to find an answer, a "hint" option is available. There's always a way to make finding a solution a little easier -- it just takes focus and dedication. Players shouldn't quit is a round, especially with the availability of a word bank. Even if the answer isn't immediately apparent, there are ways to solve the word problem if players demonstrate good concentration. It's much easier to work towards a goal in a game that rewards users with points and "stars" because players are given an external incentive to succeed.
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