Teach your kids to be an Entrepreneur through Videogames

Games are a great opportunity for kids to trial and error a range of concepts and test concepts in a controlled and safe environments.  They really offer young entreprenuers a chance to test there ideas, dedication and strategies though play.  Below are a couple games that will let your junior Donald Trump's see how they fair in the business world without losing a dollar in the real world.

The Lemonade Game is aimed at making the most money in thirty days from selling drinks to thirst customers over summer.  Be sure not to buy too much produce if the weather is going to be pretty cool and don't price yourself out of the market.

In Fedville, kids can open a virtual savings account at the local bank and watch their money grow. As they learn their way around town, they can earn trivia cards. There are also movies about saving money, and kids can virtually shop at local stores, but only if they have earned enough money first.

I would love to hear if you have any more suggestions

TOP 5 Educational iPad and iPhone Games

Don't forget to take a look at our recent article highlighting the top 5 educational games available on the iPad, iPod and iPhone.  We would love to hear you thoughts and suggestions.  Check it out here.

Hundreds of Educational Games for Free

Just a quick one.  Play and learn is a great little MindMap for Educational games related to over 30 curriculum areas.  It gets updated regularly and could not be easier to use.  Feel confident that your students can use this site without wasting time on inappropriate content.  Check it out here.

Nintendo to target the Education Market with its new DS XL

The Nintendo DS / Gameboy is the biggest selling video game console in history and would be a common item in the school bags of many students.  The problem Nintendo has had is convincing teachers and parents the DS could actually be a learning tool and to give them a reason to get them out of their bags.

The Brain Training Academy series launched somewhat of phenomenon in the portable gaming marketplace and all of the sudden mum, dad and Grandma wanted a DS to sharpen their minds, Play Sudoku and various other puzzle games.  The DS instantly gained some credibility with the intellectual market as a result.

Well Nintendo have obviously taken note of this trend and set to capitalise on it further with the Nintendo DS XL.

The DS XL sports a screen double the size of it's predecessor, (Maybe to help Granny  see here Sudoko a little clearer?) it has built in Brain Training Games, Dictionary and a range of other DS Apps that are aimed at  non traditional gaming markets.  It sports a better camera, improved touch and stylus functionality and still offers all of the web browser and Wi-Fi connectivity of the DSi.

It will be available in March 2010 for what I can only assume will be slightly more expensive or the same as the DSi.  

In light of the recent disappointment of the iPad I am sure Nintendo is hopeful this DS maybe can break into the educational market with it's new features.  Watch this space and I look forward to hearing your feedback.

The Top 25 iPhone games

IGN the bible for all that is videogaming has recently realeased their top 25 iPhone games list.  I know a great deal of schools that have purchased the iPod touch for student use and if we want to throw more money at Apple for absolutely nothing new then we also have the iPad to consider. that these games wil function on   Many of these games in this list by the nature of the iPhone / iPod interface contain educational, strategy and puzzle elements.  I am sure this might help make some decisions regarding educational gaming apps a little easier.  Check it out here.