I think that video games can be very helpful when used as a learning tool. Ubisoft sent me one of their new games for girls to review and keep. It is played on the Nintendo DS and is called Imagine Artist. My six year old daughter loves it. She loves to use the Paint program on the computer and couldn’t wait to try this out on the Nintendo when she saw it.
“Key Features:
Draw, Paint, Create – Learn a variety of techniques for drawing, painting and collage through fun mini-games in color-mixing, shading and composition.
Live the Life of an Aspiring Artist – Create beautiful works of art, maintain your studio and fulfill clients’ wishes as you build your reputation and your portfolio.
Share Your Creations – Upload your creations to your own virtual gallery on the Imagine Town website for your friends to see.
Art Made Easy – Simple UI will allow the player to create rich, detailed artwork using a handful of easy-to-use tools and techniques.
DSi-Compatible – Use the Nintendo DSi™ system’s camera to take a photo and incorporate it into your art. “
Imagine Artist is easy to play. It allows you to draw, paint and trace pictures on the screen with the stylus. You can mix paints, pick out different size brushes, and complete assigned art projects. There are even short games that can be played. The Imagine Artist is an educational game that teaches your child, which is the main reason that I like this game. The skills she learns while playing, she can use in creating art in real life.
Ubisoft has several games for girls that you may want to look into. They include:
Imagine Fashion Designer World Tour
Imagine Babyz Fashion
Imagine Sweet 16
Style Lab Makeover
Style Lab Jewelry Design
Ubisoft has plenty of games for boys, too. One of the most recent game to come out is James Cameron’s AVATAR The Game. This game is based on the movie that hit’s the theatre this month. It is appropriate for ages 10 and up.
This game can be used for teaching a child that needs help with developing writing and coloring skills. There are a lot of autistic children that prefer to sit and play with their Nintendo DS, then sitting at a table with a paper and crayon. Although the Imagine Artist is designed and martketed to girls, boys can use it too. This game will help develop necessary skills that they can use in real life.
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