Brain Exercises for Kids: Developing the Brain

by jaylene on February 10, 2010

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You can improve your child’s mental abilities by taking simple steps and encouraging fun games.

  • Word searches and crossword puzzles are great for boosting mental abilities and they also help kids with their spelling skills.
  • Have your child play card games such as Old Maid and Concentration. These two games boost memory.  In Concentration, you place all cards facing down on a flat surface.  Players must find the matching pairs.
  • Tic-Tac-Toe is a simple game that requires concentration and helps children learn about strategy.
  • Make sure that your child drinks plenty of water.  Water makes up a percentage of the brain so keep it fueled up with H2O.
  • Children need to get plenty of sleep.  A well rested brain functions best so make sure that your child is getting the recommended amount of sleep.

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