Serious Games in pre-K and K-6 education

Abstract

Serious Games indicate positive effects on pre-K and K-6 students and scaffold learning in a more engaging and motivating approach. Research has shown that Serious Games provide students with variety, the potential for widening participation, and the ability to work at their own pace. Serious Games based Learning has proven its added value in almost every aspect of the curriculum knowledge, skills, and attitudes, namely, Reading, Writing and Language learning, Geometric and Mathematical thinking, Strategic and Reasoning abilities, Critical thinking, Problem solving and Creativity, Executive Control skills, Physics, Geography and Science courses.

Game-based learning in early childhood education: a systematic review and meta-analysis

“…Online educational games are interactive digital games specifically designed to educate and teach children a wide range of skills and concepts. These games utilize engaging and interactive elements to promote learning in areas such as literacy, numeracy, problem-solving, and critical thinking ( Papanastasiou et al, 2022 ). These games are typically played on digital devices such as computers, tablets, and smartphones, and they offer a variety of engaging and interactive learning experiences for young children.…”