I’m always impressed with the way my kids react to different video games. I do a fair amount of gaming myself, so being able to introduce my kids to a lot of fun and nostalgic games brings me a lot of joy. I see a lot of value in letting them be creative in sandbox type games like Minecraft. Even old-school games like The Incredible Machine give them a chance to build and create with resources they otherwise wouldn’t have. They have a chance to use their imagination and learn how to develop creative problem-solving skills. My job is to steer their creative energy in the right direction.
Why Minecraft Rules in My House
My kids get some screen time throughout the week, so I give them something education or constructive. My in-laws have ABC Mouse and my phone battery drains over 9,000 times faster than normal thanks to the PBS Kids games app. But there is only one piece of software that rules over all others in my house and seems to give my kids a sense of accomplishment and achievement: Minecraft.