Six Video Games Your Kids Can Learn From

Video games are often labeled a waste of time by the media, and many parents struggle to understand the impact gaming has on their children. Given the option, many kids would rather play video games than read a book or watch TV, and unfortunately, any other activity is likely going to rank ahead of doing homework. So what if you could offer them games that are still fun and entertaining, but also pack in a dose of educational value? Well, What They Play, the parents guide to video games, has compiled the following list of great games that actually promote fun AND learning:

• The Brainquest DS Series

• My Japanese Couch

• Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution

• My SAT Coach with the Princeton Review

• Madden NFL 09

• Endless Ocean: Dive, Discover, Dream