You just never know where education will pop up, or what will be the most useful way to spend some time.
Recently while going through our computer games, Dude came across Age of Empires (AOE) and asked to play. It took him several sessions to figure all the controls out, and how to control the laptop computer 'touchpad' but he really loved it. (yes I know it is an old game)
Apparently it is rather educational, ever since starting play, he has been lighting up with recognition when we do our history reading. Suddenly Celts, Franks, Goths, Woed Raiders, and the like, all have a context in his mind.
Now the history included in the single player is as fantasized as any, so we don't take anything mentioned as fact. But at least it is entertaining And history needs entertainment
The logic that RTS requires is also partly educational, a small side benefit. The major drawback would be I like to play! (so does Daddy) So I got suckered into a couple hours the other day. And Daddy might be spending more time on AOE than FB lately!
I would never have put 'Play AOE' on a lesson plan, but I sure will take the fringe benefits of a kid with all kinds of time to play it.
(Wiki has a really boring definition.) of RTS. If you have never played, just trust Dude, it is fun.
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