What is the STEM Games;

The Meaning of the Term STEM

We often hear that a game belongs to the STEM category. But what is STEM and what are the benefits of these games, we will see it in detail below.

The term STEM was created from the initials of the words Science (science) – Technology (technology) – Engineering (engineering) – Math (mathematics). Games designated as STEM must belong to one or more of the above categories. Basically, any game that teaches or develops relevant skills with these sciences, is classified as a STEM game.

More and more parents and teachers around the world, use STEM games to greatly enhance children's education in a fun way. When children have fun, they usually do not even realize that they are learning!

We will see in more detail each part of the STEM category and examples of games that belong to each of its areas..

Science Games (science)

They are games that teach general scientific topics, as for space, dinosaurs or other subjects belonging to this category. Kids love science sets, like a microscope, the telescope etc., while parents and teachers are content with educating their children on such important issues, while playing.

Technology Games (technology)

Even if you did not know anything about STEM games until now, no doubt you will have realized by now the importance of these games.

Technology games, are those who teach its children applications of technology, such as robotics games.

Engineering games (engineering)

These are construction and assembly toys, which offer different ways of using them and provoke the imagination of children, developing their skills. Such games are Vex Robotics. Assembly set, with various ways of assembly, robot.

Math Games (mathematics)

This is the category with the largest overlap. As we said at the beginning a game, may belong to more than one subcategory of the STEM class. For example an assembly set, is directly related to numbering, addition or subtraction. It is the introduction to mathematical concepts and develops children's skills in mathematics.

The Significant Benefits of the Child as he engages in STEM games, is:

• Practice in Problem Solving
• Focus on Attention
• Cognitive development
• Overcoming Challenges
• Cooperation
• Patience