Level Up Kid’s Social Skills: 10 Board Games Loved by Experts and Kids That Can Help

Child psychologists and pediatricians have recognized that today’s lack of play contributes to children’s overall lack of well-being. An increased focus on academic activities, overly structured family, school and extracurricular schedules has led to less playtime for kids.

Wait, So Playing is Actually Learning?

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), playing is serious business for a child’s health and development.

How Do Board Games Actually Teach Kids Important Social Skills? 4 Experts Explain

What if I told you that playing board games can help kids in both school and life?

Board Games, Basic Social Skills and Young Kids

Playing preschool-level board games may seem so simple on the surface. When you look closer at what’s going on, it’s providing teachable moments, improving social interaction and developing good social skills amidst all the fun!

Board Games, Great Social Skills and Older Kids

Playing board games presents an opportunity to understand group dynamics, practice interpersonal skills, improve social skills, practice for specific social situations and develop the all-important skill of working well with others.

10 Best-Selling Board Games That Teach Specific Social Skills

If you want to test drive some of these before buying them, many libraries have board games you can borrow for free, just like books!

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