Games for children starting school & primary school children

Give the joy of starting school with games for school beginners

When children start school it is a big step in their lives. They learn to read, write, and do math. They have different subjects every day, in which they constantly learn new things. Besides German, mathematics and general studies, children dive into the world of art and music. They do sports regularly and learn textile design or do crafts. And they make connections with other children who will now attend primary school with them. With all these new challenges you can support, accompany and motivate primary school children – for example with games for school beginners that familiarize them with new subjects. In the HABA online shop you'll find a large selection of games for starting school, that make the entry into new learning worlds playful and easy.

Games for preschool children that are really fun

Children learn best and most sustainably when they enjoy it. Therefore it's worth keeping an eye out for games for preschoolers and for starting school that open up exciting learning worlds for the little ones. Shortly before the transition to primary school, learning games open up new perspectives for school beginners – from math games for primary school to ABC games for primary school to board games for the start of school, which deal with topics like the environment, animals & co. Games for primary school children should above all be fun and match their interests – fun games for the start of school are therefore an excellent choice!

Particularly fun are, for example, quiz questions for primary school students, in which they can test their knowledge in new subjects can. Here you can choose games with questions from specific subject groups, e.g. letter games or times-table games, which as suitable games for school introduction provide first insights into important school subjects and also work great later on in school as games for first graders or second graders suitable.

Perfect for primary school: learning games for puzzle fans

Among the particularly exciting learning games for children are the Logic! Case Games from our shop. Children are presented with exciting puzzles, which they have to think about. In addition to Logic! Case Games about nature, there are also games that are about holidays and travel or topics like construction sites.

Activities for preschoolers & primary school students with board games

But also board games are very interesting for many children and a great alternative to educational games for primary school. Whether they are about fantasy worlds, everyday topics like tidying up at home, or themes like Vikings and dinosaurs; children learn many basic skills, when they play board games. These include:

• social interaction & teamwork with other children

• communication, e.g. when they talk to others and listen to others while playing

• cognitive skills such as logical thinking and strategic planning

• fine motor skills when grasping game pieces, cards or other game accessories

• stamina, patience and frustration tolerance, when things don't go as planned during play

• counting, e.g. when moving game pieces on the board after rolling the dice

• creativity, when the children have to think about how to get ahead in the game

• memory and concentration, when they have to remember rules, patterns and moves

You may be asking: Which board games are suitable for children in first grade? In the HABA online shop you'll find many board games for primary school children, which you can play in between. Particularly popular are simple games for primary school children, which can be explained in no time. And also small games for primary school children that you can take with you on trips as entertainment take with you on trips as entertainment for example in the summer holidays, are always a hit. With all these games many skills that are required in primary school, can be encouraged through play.

Games to promote different skills

You wonder, how to find the right game for starting school and which types of learning games are best suited for primary school children? Consider which skills should be the focus for you in a game! In our shop there are, for example, these games and toys for primary school children:

• to promote creativity and imagination,

• to promote logical thinking and problem-solving skills,

• to promote mathematical skills and understanding like the game Pio Post Pigeon,

• and to promote scientific understanding and discoveries, like the Terra Kids products.

Check out all our learning and support games in the shop!

Games for language development in primary school

Are you looking for fun games for primary school children with which they can practice speaking and listening and expand their vocabulary on the side can? With the game Sock Snatch this is exactly what it does! Sock Snatch challenges children from age 4 with a messy wardrobe to sort socks from the closet into pairs as quickly as possible. The children must look closely, react quickly and communicate about the sock pairs. Who manages that the fastest?

Summer start of school: outdoor games

If you're looking at the school start in August and September for games that promote motor skills that your kids can play outside, you'll find plenty of inspiration in our magazine for parents. We present many ideas around outdoor games that are suitable for primary school students. Outdoorspiele vor, die sich für Grundschüler eignen.