A game made for children is produced for the purpose of keeping kids entertained. If the game is educational, it should help a child grow intellectually. But some games for kids are made with toxic chemicals that are harmful to a child's health. Lead paint can be a problem if a child plays with the game and then puts his hands or the toy in his mouth, according to the New York State Department of Health. Kids Health says a large number of children wind up in the hospital every year as a result of playing with a hazardous toy. When looking for an educational game a child can be safe with, choose a game you know is made with non-toxic materials.
Games for Young Kids
Some games for young kids are designed to foster a child's thinking ability. These may include games where young children challenge each other by stacking colorful animal pieces in a way that prevents them from toppling over. Puzzles made of natural wood and non-toxic paints that teach children math are safe educational games for young kids. Games made from tree sap are another option. A young child can also learn and play safely with blocks that come in different shapes and are colored with water-based paints. A non-toxic game of dominoes is a safe educational game for a developing young child.
Games for Kids Age 4 and Up
Bingo is a safe activity that can help kids get better acquainted with numbers when the game is made of materials that are not poisonous heavy metals. A game such as chess that can be made of natural rocks and foster concentration is an interesting non-toxic educational game for kids. A natural wood ring-toss game that requires ringing a letter to spell a word helps strengthen kids' spelling abilities. Colorful wood games made of non-toxic paint that involve guessing words also teach children spelling. A colorful card game with images of animals and information on these creatures is a fun and safe way a kid can learn about his environment.
Games for Kids Age 7 and Up
A map of the world puzzle made of non-toxic materials can help increase a child's knowledge of the location of different countries. Strategy games that pass safety standards are non-toxic educational games worth considering. Non-toxic educational games for kids age 8 and older include card games that ask the players to answer questions on cards made from recycled materials and board games that teach kids about the planet.
