Remember these? Top educational video games of the 80s

by Bethany Sanders (Subscribe to Bethany Sanders's posts) Oct 20th 2008 11:00AM

Categories: Kids 5-7, Kids 8-11, Media, Education

Computer time is a big deal at our house, so much so that we have to set a time limit. My kids love to play the games they find at sites like PBSKids, Noggin, Sesame Street, and Starfall. I figure that if they're going to get screen time, it might as well be at least semi-educational, right?

Educational Games Research recently compiled a list of the most influential educational video games of the 1980s. If you, like me, were coming of age during that time, then you'll remember these games well. Here's the list:

The Oregon Trail (Who remembers sitting at those ancient Apple][e's, playing this one? I do!)
Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?
SimCity
Reader Rabbit
Math Blaster
Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing
Lemonade Stand
Number Munchers
Zork
Windows Solitaire

Several of these games are still around, updated of course for a new generation. So if you're looking for a trip down memory lane and a great way to teach your kids early lessons about geography, economics, and strategy, a quick Google search will get you and your little gamer on the road to some learning fun.

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26yearoldmomof3 10-21-2008 @ 12:52PM

Where is Stickybear math?!?! That was awesome!!!

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