{"id":19853,"date":"2022-11-18T12:30:34","date_gmt":"2022-11-18T11:30:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sciencefocus.com\/?p=130855"},"modified":"2022-11-24T11:02:00","modified_gmt":"2022-11-24T10:02:00","slug":"best-educational-board-games-that-make-learning-fun","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbcsciencefocus\/rss_feed\/best-educational-board-games-that-make-learning-fun\/","title":{"rendered":"Best educational board games that make learning fun"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By Rachel Howatson\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Friday, 18 November 2022 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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If you\u2019re looking to peel your children away from their screens, and encourage a bit of wholesome family time, an educational board game (while maybe initially met with groans) tends to work a treat. There are plenty of board games around with an educational focus, whether it\u2019s science, spelling, maths or history. We\u2019re usually just having too much fun to notice\u2026<\/p>\n

So to help you keep your children\u2019s minds whirring, and your guests entertained, we\u2019ve gathered the best educational board games \u2013 just in time for all of your festive gatherings.<\/p>\n

Whether your children are budding scientists, wordsmiths in the making or natural explorers, you\u2019re bound to find a board game in our round-up to suit your family\u2019s idea of a good (and informative) time.<\/p>\n

For more Christmas Day activity ideas, browse the best science board games<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Best educational board games for 2022<\/h2>\n

Articulate! For Kids (6+ years)<\/h3>\n
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We couldn\u2019t put together a board game best list without the absolute classic that is Articulate<\/em>. Of course the traditional version isn\u2019t best suited to younger players, so make sure you\u2019ve got this kids\u2019 board game version in your cupboard for a more inclusive activity.<\/p>\n

The fast-paced talking and description board game involves describing the word in front of you, without saying the actual word. Add in timers and competitors, and you\u2019ve got yourself quite the shouty affair. With loads of categories and topics to choose from, it\u2019s an easy way for your little ones to pick up new vocab.<\/p>\n

Play this junior version along with the original board game to create your own family version \u2013 perfect for large gatherings when your guests range from 7 to 70 years old.<\/p>\n

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