Thursday, August 21, 2008

The Positive Effects of Cooking Games

By Chris Channing


With the internet era a whole new world of gaming has been opened. There are now more interactive and educational games available for children. One of the most popular available is cooking games. These games offer virtual cooking practice that children love! They are safe, and entertaining to play as well.

It is common knowledge that educational video games enhance a child's learning experience. If you want your kid to learn it, an online cooking game can teach it. Math, communication, patience, timing, precise calculations, and even responsibility. When participating in a game with friends or family, your child can also learn proper "team sport" skills, and how to be a good winner, and a good loser too if he or she doesn't win the game.

If you think that playing games will make a child become reclusive, think again! Studies have shown that children, who play games with family, bond closely and are more comfortable in social situations. Cooking games are especially great for this, because for many people cooking is a pastime that evokes warm and fond memories.

Creativity is also an important factor in a child's growth, just like social interaction, and education. Without one, there is no other piece. With online cooking games, there is no end to what you and your child can create together. If they want an orange and chocolate cake decorated with sprinkles, they can make it. They can create any design, shape, or flavor of food. Many kids enjoy creating humorous things that probably wouldn't taste good just for fun! It stimulates their creative mind, and allows them to think outside of the box. Traditional real life cooking cannot provide this in most cases, because a lot of ingredients and money would be wasted.

Best of all, they are cheap! You can get a subscription for an online cooking game, for about $5 a month. Sometimes cheaper! With gas prices being through the roof, these games provide long lasting educational entertainment. Expect your son or daughter to spend countless hours learning how to cook their favorite foods, and maybe even some classic things he or she has seen you prepare! Imagine how delighted your child will be when you play the game together, and learn a few things too!

Closing Comments

Even though online cooking games are an absolute blast for children, nothing can quite reap the same experience as cooking with real equipment. Be sure to let your child test drive his or her new skills with the real stuff after you feel he has learned enough!

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