4 indoor games that promote STEAM learning 

Covid-19 has confined us to home, thereby making remote learning a part of a youngsters’ day-to-day existence. And as part of remote learning, STEAM activities have emerged as a popular option to keep youngsters fruitfully engaged. However, only experiments and activities do not boost STEAM education of kids, other resources such as online apps and indoor board games can also boost STEAM learning. We are here with a list of 4 board games that will enhance the STEAM learning of youngsters.  

Scrabble 
Although invented in the USA, Scrabble is now the most popular word game across the globe. In this board game, players draw letter tiles and take turns to form interlocking words, almost like in a crossword, scoring points according to the letters played and their positions on the board. Scrabble is said to greatly improve one’s vocabulary. Although originally made for grown-ups, Scrabble now has colourful illustrated versions that are customised for kids. The best part is that, kids can never outgrow this game. The latest version available online comes with a scrabble board that has junior version on one side and a regular or advanced version on the other. All one needs to do is flip the game board. Through scrabble, kids can now enhance their STEAM skills.  

Discover Chemistry 
For budding scientists at home who are greatly enthusiastic about Chemistry, Discover Chemistry is the perfect board game. The game kit contains tools and instructions to perform as many as 50 Chemistry experiments that will keep little chemists engaged in something fun and educational. It contains lab equipment to kid-friendly chemicals for youngsters to experiment in a safe and enjoyable manner. Not to mention the STEM benefits of this game on a young mind.  

Sushi Monster 
The game Sushi Monster has both online app and offline board versions. However, it is needless to say that the hands-on version is more productive and fun for youngsters who are struggling with maths. One might wonder what does a sushi-hungry monster have to do with maths. Well, the entire concept of this game is to learn mathematical calculations such as additions and multiplications. If the player fails to give the correct answers, the monster gets agitated and starts throwing plates, unless someone gives the right answer. The goal is to keep the monster’s hunger satisfied and move on to the next level by simply making perfect calculations. The best part about this game is that it is available in 17 languages, including English. No wonder this game boosts a youngsters’ maths skills. 

Catan: Trade, Build, Settle 
Catan is a board game that boosts both maths and engineering skills of youngsters and is popular with kids who likes to explore strategies and tactics to finish a game. The game also enhances one’s critical thinking as one gets to build roads, settlements and entire cities, all the while learning to manage one’s resources carefully from the opponents. It is a multi-player game suitable for 12-year-olds and above.