{"id":56458,"date":"2025-05-19T12:54:29","date_gmt":"2025-05-19T20:54:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/?p=56458"},"modified":"2025-09-05T05:03:26","modified_gmt":"2025-09-05T13:03:26","slug":"online-game-based-learning-why-it-works","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/abcmouse\/online-game-based-learning-why-it-works\/56458","title":{"rendered":"Online Game-Based Learning: Why It Works"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/game-based-learning-girl-with-tablet.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57524\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" 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math and literacy skills, cognitive development, and critical thinking. Here\u2019s how your child can benefit.&nbsp;<\/em>&nbsp;<br><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-advice-table-ofcontents has-background\" style=\"border-radius:5px;background-color:#e9f5ff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-background\" style=\"color:#01075f;background-color:#bdd7ff\">Table of Contents\u2013Jump to Each Section<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-cb351f871a14bbc0c1694d2d05dfd2d7\" style=\"color:#033eaa;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><strong><strong><strong><a href=\"#game-based-learning\" title=\"\">What Is Game-Based Learning?<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c8348f05cb907ef01f16be2ade83b663\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><strong><a href=\"#versus\" title=\"\">Game-Based Learning vs. Gamification<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1050fe97c70acd3f4e107e1127d18b68\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><a href=\"#literacy\" title=\"\">Literacy Skills Improve with Online Learning Games<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d13279d52d0ba84d148d7037f72e61dd\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><a href=\"#math\" title=\"\">Math Skills Improve with Online Learning Games<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-97f9fc78c6ef2d9657f49ab5c9600705\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><a href=\"#cognitive-benefits\" title=\"\">The <strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Cognitive Benefits of Online Learning Games<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b05c3a6e00289e7c6595bd8030a74021\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><a href=\"#social-emotional\" title=\"\">Online Learning Games <strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Boost <strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Social and Emotional Growth<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b11ee1b4ec859d3d2fdbec0aee6b6641\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><a href=\"#abcmouse\" title=\"\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>Add Game-Based Learning<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> to Your Child&#8217;s Routine<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-11466371ccfca63ad1eb5fdee198d185\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><a href=\"#faq\" title=\"\">Game-Based Learning FAQs<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:2px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">In the preschool and early elementary years, children absorb knowledge rapidly\u2014making this a critical time to build early math, literacy, cognitive, and social-emotional skills. Research shows that online learning games can boost this development through fun, interactive experiences.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">For example, when reporting on the impact of educational apps on learning, a <a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC11592547\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2024 article published in the journal <em>Children<\/em><\/a> found that \u201cBy integrating educational content with game mechanics, these apps can make learning more enjoyable and effective, leading to better retention and understanding of complex concepts.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-pull-quote-option2 has-border-color has-royal-depths-border-color has-ivory-lace-background-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"border-width:2px;border-radius:15px;color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\"><strong>\u201cBy integrating educational content with game mechanics, these apps can make learning more enjoyable and effective, leading to better retention and understanding of complex concepts.\u201d<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013<a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC11592547\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Clemente-Su\u00e1rez&nbsp;et al. Children. 2024; 11(11):1299<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Studies also suggest that online educational games can promote problem-solving and critical thinking and improve engagement and motivation, adding to their value as a learning resource for children.  &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Explore the research highlighting how online learning games and interactive educational apps contribute to early childhood development and a simply way to add game-based learning to your home or classroom. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-advice-subheading anchor-link-with-margin has-text-color\" id=\"game-based-learning\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">What <strong><strong>Is Game-Based Learning?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image aofl-advice-image-video\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Girl-playing-abcmouse-game-based-learning.jpg\" alt=\"A child having fun playing ABCmouse.com online a popular game based learning app for kids ages 2-8. \" class=\"wp-image-56566\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Girl-playing-abcmouse-game-based-learning.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Girl-playing-abcmouse-game-based-learning-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Girl-playing-abcmouse-game-based-learning-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Girl-playing-abcmouse-game-based-learning-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Girl-playing-abcmouse-game-based-learning-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Game-based learning, which includes online games, board games, card games, and more, <strong>integrates educational content into interactive games designed to help players develop, build, and practice their skills.<\/strong> Experts carefully craft these games to teach specific concepts or knowledge through play \u2014 a proven method for actively engaging young learners. <strong>Online learning games are a popular example of game-based learning, offering interactive experiences that make practicing skills more fun and effective.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-mb-3rem-margin aofl-desktop-margin has-border-color has-royal-depths-border-color\" style=\"border-width:2px;border-radius:15px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns aofl-mb-3rem-margin  aofl-desktop-margin is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-border-color has-royal-depths-border-color has-ivory-lace-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:15px;flex-basis:50%\">\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.0\"><strong>Examples of game-based learning:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-bcb52b0397018c79eabf3a2d91961fad\">\n<li>Vocabulary word crossword puzzle&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Math facts Bingo game&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Science trivia Jeopardy&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Online skip counting game&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">In each of these activities, students learn or practice knowledge and skills with a clear learning objective in mind. The games are interactive and even strategic, adding a playful element that actively engages students in the learning process.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Game-based learning is especially effective for younger children. According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.frontiersin.org\/journals\/psychology\/articles\/10.3389\/fpsyg.2024.1307881\/full\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">research presented in Frontiers in Psychology<\/a>, \u201c&#8230;game-based learning can be a promising tool for early childhood educators to promote children\u2019s learning and development\u2026<strong>Researchers and educators recognized the potential of game-based learning to enhance engagement, motivation, and learning outcomes in early childhood education<\/strong>.\u201d&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-mb-3rem-margin aofl-desktop-margin has-border-color has-royal-depths-border-color\" style=\"border-width:2px;border-radius:15px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading anchor-link-with-margin aofl-mb-3rem-margin aofl-desktop-margin has-indigo-color has-text-color\" id=\"versus\" style=\"line-height:2\"><strong>Game-Based Learning vs. Gamification<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">It\u2019s important to note that game-based learning is different from gamification, another commonly used term. Gamification adds game-like elements into more traditional teaching methods, such as rewarding students with a small prize for answering a question correctly during a lesson. These game elements help increase engagement and motivation, but they don\u2019t have an educational objective on their own.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-mb-3rem-margin aofl-desktop-margin has-border-color has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-92f6777015ff9274b14553a79eb66687\" style=\"border-color:#2D56BF;border-width:1px;border-radius:15px;background-color:#fffeede0;line-height:1.5\"><strong>In game-based learning, the game <em>is<\/em> the lesson. After students play the game, they have a deeper understanding of the content or demonstrate better mastery of a skill. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">In game-based learning, the game <em>is<\/em> the lesson. After students play the game, they have a deeper understanding of the content or demonstrate better mastery of a skill. They might receive rewards like prizes, tickets, badges, or points, but learning is the overall objective of the game itself.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-advice-subheading anchor-link-with-margin has-text-color\" id=\"literacy\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>Literacy Skills Improve with Online Learning Games<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">While it\u2019s been established that digital learning apps and games can improve students&#8217; engagement, studies reveal that&nbsp;they can also&nbsp;have a measurable impact on literacy skills.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">In a 2025 study published in the journal <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S1041608024001729?via%3Dihub\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Learning and Individual Differences<\/a><\/em>, researchers found that playing apps specifically designed for teaching literacy for just 30 minutes per week&nbsp;increased preschoolers\u2019 reading skills. This was true regardless of the child\u2019s family background, income, or existing literacy skills before playing the online learning games.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-pull-quote-option2 has-border-color has-royal-depths-border-color has-ivory-lace-background-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"border-width:2px;border-radius:15px;color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\"><strong>Researchers found that playing apps specifically designed for teaching literacy for just 30 minutes per week&nbsp;increased preschoolers\u2019 reading skills. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Specifically, these apps were beneficial in teaching the early literacy skills preschool children need to develop, such as letter recognition, phonological awareness, letter-sound correspondence, and letter tracing.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">The authors noted, \u201cOur findings show that our <strong>educational game-based literacy apps can act as additional means to support young children from all backgrounds in the acquisition of their early literacy skills<\/strong>. This kind of educational literacy apps (sic) offers parents with little financial, educational, or time resources the chance to support their children meaningfully.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-image u-m-hide\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/abc\/prospect-register\/?src_tag=wp:cta:0015\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"924\" height=\"501\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABCmouse-Learning-Made-Easy-CTA-Mobile.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89753\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABCmouse-Learning-Made-Easy-CTA-Mobile.png 924w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABCmouse-Learning-Made-Easy-CTA-Mobile-300x163.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABCmouse-Learning-Made-Easy-CTA-Mobile-768x416.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 924px) 100vw, 924px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image u-d-hide aofl-mb-3rem-margin \">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/abc\/prospect-register\/?src_tag=wp:cta:0015\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"393\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABCmouse-Learning-Made-Easy-CTA-Desktop.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89754\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABCmouse-Learning-Made-Easy-CTA-Desktop.png 393w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABCmouse-Learning-Made-Easy-CTA-Desktop-211x300.png 211w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 393px) 100vw, 393px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-advice-subheading anchor-link-with-margin has-text-color\" id=\"math\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>Math Skills Improve with Online Learning<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> Games<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0;flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border text_wrap_image_on_left\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Girl-playing-abcmouse-math-game-game-based-learning-900x1200.jpg\" alt=\"A girl playing a math game on ABCmouse.com online a popular game based learning app for kids ages 2-8. \" class=\"wp-image-56568\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Girl-playing-abcmouse-math-game-game-based-learning-900x1200.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Girl-playing-abcmouse-math-game-game-based-learning-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Girl-playing-abcmouse-math-game-game-based-learning-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Girl-playing-abcmouse-math-game-game-based-learning-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Girl-playing-abcmouse-math-game-game-based-learning-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Girl-playing-abcmouse-math-game-game-based-learning-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Research also captures the high value of online game-based learning for teaching early math skills like number recognition, counting, addition, and subtraction. Digital math games help kids master new concepts and develop and strengthen problem-solving skills in general.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ijlter.org\/index.php\/ijlter\/article\/view\/12550\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">study published in the February 2025<\/a> volume of the <em>International Journal of Learning, Teaching and Educational Research<\/em> examined the immediate and long-term benefits of playing online math games. The researchers found that<strong> the second graders in this study who played online math games outperformed their peers<\/strong> in post-tests designed to measure both immediate and long-term recall and application of skills.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">\u201cThis suggests that DGBL (digital game-based learning) is not only effective in helping students grasp mathematical concepts in the short term but also in strengthening their ability to retain and apply these concepts over time,\u201d the authors wrote.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">We also know that motivation plays a crucial role in math performance. <strong>Digital game-based learning increases student engagement by turning number and math mastery into an enjoyable activity<\/strong>. In a review of 35 studies published in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.frontiersin.org\/journals\/psychology\/articles\/10.3389\/fpsyg.2023.1105806\/full\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><em>Frontiers of Psychology<\/em> in 2023<\/a>, researchers concluded that while math is \u201coften considered to be a difficult or boring subject,\u201d online learning games can increase engagement and motivation.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-pull-quote-option2 has-border-color has-ivory-lace-background-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"border-color:#2D56BF;border-width:1px;border-radius:15px;color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\"><strong>\u201cGame-based learning elements that emphasize competition and learning while playing make the learning more enjoyable for the students and reduces their anxiety about math subjects.\u201d<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;\u2013Hii, B. H., &amp; Mahmud, M. S. (2023). <em>Frontiers in Psychology, 14<\/em>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.frontiersin.org\/journals\/psychology\/articles\/10.3389\/fpsyg.2023.1105806\/full\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Article 1105806<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-advice-subheading anchor-link-with-margin has-text-color\" id=\"cognitive-benefits\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Cognitive Benefits of Game-Based Learning<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1190\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/child-mom-abcmouse-tablet-promo-game-based-learning-1200x1190.jpg\" alt=\"A mother and a young toddler \" class=\"wp-image-57389\" style=\"border-radius:15px;width:444px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/child-mom-abcmouse-tablet-promo-game-based-learning-1200x1190.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/child-mom-abcmouse-tablet-promo-game-based-learning-300x298.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/child-mom-abcmouse-tablet-promo-game-based-learning-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/child-mom-abcmouse-tablet-promo-game-based-learning-768x762.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/child-mom-abcmouse-tablet-promo-game-based-learning-1536x1524.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/child-mom-abcmouse-tablet-promo-game-based-learning-2048x2032.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Along with improving literacy and numeracy skills for children, digital game-based learning also positively impacts cognitive development. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\"><a href=\"http:\/\/abcmouse.com\/learn\/abcmouse\/the-cognitive-benefits-of-game-based-learning\/56872\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">According to studies<\/a>, interactive, goal-oriented games can improve memory, focus, problem-solving, and cognitive flexibility by engaging children in fun, challenging tasks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-mb-3rem-margin aofl-desktop-margin has-border-color has-royal-depths-border-color\" style=\"border-width:2px;border-radius:15px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-mb-3rem-margin aofl-desktop-margin has-indigo-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-fac35fe5cfb482d0c08b905da76c6488\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">How Online Learning Games Help Improve Cognitive Development:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4d2687fbf3c23ce59a1f935ee0efc851\"><strong>Boost memory and recall<\/strong> by encouraging children to remember patterns, sequences, and information in context.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6e7d0619a9c199cbac376c9aa51db55f\"><strong>Improve attention and concentration<\/strong> through fast-paced, engaging tasks that require focus and quick thinking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8eebea2862dcb786cb7fe589a5da0580\"><strong>Enhance problem-solving and cognitive flexibility<\/strong> by challenging kids to make decisions, solve puzzles, and adapt to new situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9eb6343a9d29e019c416349e1cdc2206\"><strong>Increase motivation and engagement<\/strong> with rewards, feedback, and interactive experiences that make learning enjoyable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5c09dd0158d3a7142574bcf06c5f5838\"><strong>Support executive functioning<\/strong> by strengthening skills like planning, organizing, and managing emotions during gameplay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-mb-3rem-margin aofl-desktop-margin has-border-color has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"border-color:#2D56BF;border-width:1px;border-radius:15px;background-color:#fffeede0;line-height:1.5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/abcmouse\/the-cognitive-benefits-of-game-based-learning\/56872\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">See the research<\/a> supporting the positive impact of online learning games on children&#8217;s cognitive development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-advice-subheading anchor-link-with-margin has-text-color\" id=\"social-emotional\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">Boost <strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Social and Emotional Growth with Online Game Play<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border aofl-advice-image-video\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/game-based-learning-kids-with-tablet.jpg\" alt=\"Kids playing a fun online learning game from ABCmouse.com. Game based learning to game more social and emotional growth. \" class=\"wp-image-57526\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/game-based-learning-kids-with-tablet.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/game-based-learning-kids-with-tablet-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/game-based-learning-kids-with-tablet-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">While early childhood is a time of rapid cognitive growth, it&#8217;s also an ideal time to nurture social-emotional learning (SEL) skills, and research shows that online learning games can <a href=\"http:\/\/abcmouse.com\/learn\/abcmouse\/how-online-games-help-social-emotional-learning\/57047\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">help their development<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Interactive games offer safe, engaging spaces where kids can practice managing emotions, building confidence, working with others, and making thoughtful decisions. When used alongside everyday social experiences, game-based learning provides another valuable way to support a child&#8217;s emotional and social growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-mb-3rem-margin aofl-desktop-margin has-border-color has-royal-depths-border-color\" style=\"border-width:2px;border-radius:15px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-mb-3rem-margin aofl-desktop-margin has-indigo-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5fa04382c935f37752f4a6c4eb861f69\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">How Online Learning Games Help Kids Grow Social-Emotional Skills:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0129afbcf4a22c671f27cc29ef7c7039\"><strong>Improve emotional regulation<\/strong> by helping children recognize and manage their feelings during gameplay<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-89a215745b9fe640f0d50f8050464937\"><strong>Build resilience and self-confidence<\/strong> through risk-taking, persistence, and learning from mistakes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-92614ad2793ffc4b577d1d945fb064bf\"><strong>Boost motivation and goal setting<\/strong> with fun challenges, rewards, and progress tracking<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3ba3ec49c019b228cc18e684e0f4f748\"><strong>Encourage communication and teamwork<\/strong> in multiplayer or cooperative games<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e8847dde012dcb1c2b10f3936d09770b\"><strong>Strengthen decision-making and problem-solving<\/strong> by requiring critical and strategic thinking <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-mb-3rem-margin aofl-desktop-margin has-border-color has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"border-color:#2D56BF;border-width:1px;border-radius:15px;background-color:#fffeede0;line-height:1.5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/abcmouse\/how-online-games-help-social-emotional-learning\/57047\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">See an overview of the studies<\/a> showcasing the social-emotional growth that can occur with online learning games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-advice-subheading anchor-link-with-margin has-text-color\" id=\"abcmouse\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Add Game-Based Learning to Your Child&#8217;s Routine<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1690\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/children-playing-abcmouse-cognitive-development-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Kids playing a fun online learning game from ABCmouse.com. Game based learning from ABCmouse added to your daily routine. \" class=\"wp-image-56998\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px;width:810px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/children-playing-abcmouse-cognitive-development-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/children-playing-abcmouse-cognitive-development-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/children-playing-abcmouse-cognitive-development-1200x792.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/children-playing-abcmouse-cognitive-development-768x507.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/children-playing-abcmouse-cognitive-development-1536x1014.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/children-playing-abcmouse-cognitive-development-2048x1352.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">The ABCmouse learning app puts the benefits of game-based learning into action for children from preschool to second grade (ages 2-8), focusing on the development of literacy, math, social studies, science, art, and music skills.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ageoflearning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ABCmouse-2023-RCT-Research-Brief_RGB_03.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">a 2025 study<\/a>, researchers found that <strong>using ABCmouse can double early learning gains in both reading and math. <\/strong>Among the key findings:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"border-width:2px;border-radius:15px\" class=\"wp-block-list aofl-mb-3rem-margin aofl-desktop-margin has-border-color has-royal-depths-border-color has-ivory-lace-background-color has-background\">\n<li class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8ae6bd28d27541449f5058414aab03b1\">Pre-kindergarten children who used ABCmouse for about 3.5 months demonstrated 2.5 times greater growth in their phonological processing skills in comparison to their peers who did not use the program.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7a140159b8447cf2a85213c600a6f8e1\">Children who used ABCmouse also demonstrated 1.6 to 2 times greater growth in their quantitative reasoning and applied math problem-solving skills relative to their peers who did not use the program.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">The recent study\u2019s results underscored findings from earlier research. In 2016, ABCmouse was shown to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ABCmouse_Research_Brief_Using_Early_Learning_Technology.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">improve kindergarten readiness<\/a> for Head Start students, with authors noting, \u201cfor every additional 100 ABCmouse learning activities completed by a student, there is a 3.6% boost in school readiness scores from the beginning to the end of the school year.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"658\" height=\"476\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ABCmouse-Research-Study.png\" alt=\"Full-year school readiness games by ABCmouse usage level. \" class=\"wp-image-56561\" style=\"width:532px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ABCmouse-Research-Study.png 658w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ABCmouse-Research-Study-300x217.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 658px) 100vw, 658px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">In 2019, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ABCmouse_Research_Brief_Miami-Dade_2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">another ABCmouse study<\/a> found that children who used the program\u2019s online learning curriculum over the summer months avoided the notorious \u201csummer slide\u201d learning loss. Even more, these students returned to school in the fall demonstrating academic gains equivalent to an additional month of instruction compared to their peers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-pull-quote-option2 has-border-color has-ivory-lace-background-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"border-color:#2D56BF;border-width:1px;border-radius:15px;color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\"><strong>\u201cPrograms such as \u2026 and ABCmouse utilizes adaptive learning techniques to keep students focused on tasks that are appropriately challenging, thus enhancing their ability to sustain attention over extended periods. These tools provide immediate feedback and rewards, which can motivate students to stay attentive and improve their focus.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">ABCmouse was specifically called out in a 2023 <a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC11592547\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> article in the journal <em>Children<\/em><\/a>, where the authors stated, \u201cPrograms such as \u2026 and ABCmouse utilizes adaptive learning techniques to keep students focused on tasks that are appropriately challenging, thus enhancing their ability to sustain attention over extended periods. These tools provide immediate feedback and rewards, which can motivate students to stay attentive and improve their focus.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Evidence suggests that adding online learning games to a teacher\u2019s or parent\u2019s toolkit brings benefits for children, especially when blended into a comprehensive curriculum or used to supplement the lessons, activities, reading, and worksheets that often come with more traditional learning.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Ready to Try Game-Based Learning<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Explore ABCmouse\u2019s full library of educational games and start supporting your child\u2019s learning through play today.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/abc\/subscription\/?src_tag=wp:cta:0011\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"924\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABCmouse-Over-1-Milion-Reviews-CTA-Desktop.png\" alt=\"ABCmouse banner: left cartoon mouse, blue background, 'Over 1,000,000 Reviews (Average)' with red 'Try FREE for 30 Days!' button\" class=\"wp-image-97431\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABCmouse-Over-1-Milion-Reviews-CTA-Desktop.png 924w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABCmouse-Over-1-Milion-Reviews-CTA-Desktop-300x182.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABCmouse-Over-1-Milion-Reviews-CTA-Desktop-768x465.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 924px) 100vw, 924px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-advice-subheading anchor-link-with-margin has-text-color\" id=\"faq\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Game-Based Learning FAQs<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\"><strong>What is game-based learning?<\/strong><\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3d4f892b0d545a0168f073b9a5b1db89\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">Game-based learning involves mixing educational content into interactive games. In this approach, experts carefully design games to help players build, grow, and practice specific skills. Learning through play gives children a fun and proven way to pick up specific skills, concepts, or knowledge.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\"><strong><strong>Are online learning games good for early childhood development?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f54f56b4836597b0a6dedbb3c82dbcb4\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">Online game-based learning is very effective for young children. At this age, learning through play feels natural since play is how young children explore and understand the world around them. Games provide a safe space for kids to try new concepts, make mistakes, and try again. Engaging game features also help hold kids&#8217; attention and provide multiple paths to learning. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>Does research support the use of digital game-based learning apps?<\/strong><\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-80c9447e21a24bbf7494432c7fddf555\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">Multiple peer-reviewed studies in recent years have shown that digital game-based learning can be a great way to boost cognitive development by engaging players in fun, challenging activities that help improve memory, attention, problem-solving, and mental flexibility. It can also increase engagement, motivation, and knowledge around specific skills, such as literacy and math, making it a valuable tool for both education and personal growth.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\"><strong><strong>What skills do online games teach preschoolers?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9e6d0d36f64c190ae6aab4e802231bc3\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">In addition to supporting cognitive development and social-emotional learning, online learning games can teach the foundational math and literacy skills children need at this age. Players may learn letter and number recognition, phonological awareness, letter-sound correspondence, counting, basic addition and subtraction, and much more.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Do online learning games support social-emotional learning (SEL)?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-500391f89515617b240c4a03699078bd\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">Research shows that interactive online learning apps can promote SEL skills like resilience, emotional regulation, self-confidence, motivation, collaboration, and time management. These skills are often an inherent part of game-based learning, regardless of whether games are specifically designed to teach these specific SEL concepts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>How can I help my child learn with educational games?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-be3d1da6296aa945c56e0350e4ad45bb\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">ABCmouse games are designed to foster development in literacy, math, social studies, science, art, and music for kids ages 2 to 8. By spending just a few minutes each day using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/abcmouse\/free-games-on-abcmouse\/7605\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">online learning games like these<\/a>, your child will develop cognitive and academic skills in a fun, challenging environment. The digital game-based learning aspect motivates them, keeping them engaged to fostering a love of learning itself.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube aofl-advice-image-video wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"ABCmouse Is &quot;One-Hundred Percent Fun\u201d\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/x4cXXArtdg8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ae64b0b37c05d74ee1411fc87b416181\" style=\"font-size:12px\"><em><strong><em>Legal disclaimer:<\/em><\/strong><em>&nbsp;Any information, materials, or links to third-party resources are provided for informational purposes only. We are not affiliated with and do not sponsor\/endorse these third parties and bear no responsibility for the accuracy of content on any external site. All information provided in this article is current as of May 2025.&nbsp;<\/em>&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-mb-3rem-margin aofl-desktop-margin has-border-color has-royal-depths-border-color\" style=\"border-width:2px;border-radius:15px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-pull-quote-option2 has-text-color\" style=\"border-radius:15px;color:#01075f;line-height:3\">References:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">Clemente-Su\u00e1rez VJ, Beltr\u00e1n-Velasco AI, Herrero-Rold\u00e1n S, Rodriguez-Besteiro S, Mart\u00ednez-Guardado I, Mart\u00edn-Rodr\u00edguez A, Tornero-Aguilera JF. 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