| A child's mind is constantly growing and developing. | | | | children learn multiplication table, as well as hone their |
| They require constant stimulation educationally in order | | | | mental calculation skills that they constantly use. |
| to fully develop analytical and logical skills to their full | | | | An example of one educational game kids can play |
| potential. Of course, children would rather play games | | | | with cards is a game called "war." The game requires |
| rather than read a book. However, if you allow them | | | | a deck of cards for each team of two players. Before |
| to spend their time playing mindless games that do not | | | | the game starts, children write Ace = 1, J = 10, Q = 11, |
| aid in their intellectual growth, they will not fully grow | | | | K = 12 on a board. They pair up and shuffle the deck |
| mentally. | | | | and deal the cards evenly -- stacking them face down |
| Card games are especially easy to use as educational | | | | in front of them. Both players turn over their top card |
| tools for children. Playing the right type of card games | | | | at the same time and multiply the two cards and shout |
| can significantly enhance a child's mental calculating | | | | the answer. The winner puts the cards in his or her |
| abilities, as well as problem solving skills. | | | | winning pile. In case of a tie, players keep turning the |
| Since card games involve numbers and a degree of | | | | cards until someone wins the pile. When the entire |
| mental calculation, math card games are to help | | | | stack has been played, the winner has the most points. |