Games for children starting school & primary school children

Give the joy of starting school with games for school beginners

When children start school it's a big step in their lives. They learn to read, write and do arithmetic. They have different subjects every day, in which they constantly learn new things. In addition to German, mathematics and general studies, children dive into the world of art and music. They regularly do sports and learn textile crafting 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 children starting school that familiarize them with new subjects. In the HABA online shop you will find a large selection of games for starting school, which make the entry into new learning worlds a breeze.

Games for preschool children that are really fun

Children learn best and most sustainably when they enjoy it. That's why it's worth looking 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, educational games open up new perspectives for children starting school – from math games for primary school to ABC games for primary school to board games for starting 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, for example, are quiz questions for primary school pupils, where 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 give first insights into important school subjects and also are great later on in the school course as games for first graders or second graders suitable.

Perfect for primary school: educational games for puzzle fans

For particularly exciting educational games for children include the Logic! Case Games from our shop. Children are presented with exciting puzzles, which they have to think about. Besides Logic! Case Games about nature, there are also games about holidays and travel or themes like the construction site.

Activities for preschoolers & primary school children with board games

But also board games are very interesting for many children and a great change from educational games for primary school. Whether they revolve around fantasy worlds, everyday topics like tidying up at home or themes like Vikings and dinosaurs; children learn many fundamental 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 like logical thinking and strategic planning

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

• Stamina, patience and frustration tolerance, when something doesn't work out as desired while playing

• Counting, e.g. when moving the 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 wonder: Which board games are suitable for children in first grade? In the HABA online shop you will 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 easily take on trips as entertainment can take with you, for example on summer vacation, are always a hit. With all these games many skills that are required in primary school, can be promoted playfully.

Games to promote different skills

You wonder, how you find the right game for starting school and which types of educational games are best suited for primary school children? Think about which skills should be the focus of a game for you! In our shop, for example, there are 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 3+4=Creepy-Crawly (math game),

• 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 at the same time can? With the game Sock Snatch achieves exactly that! 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 can do it the fastest?

Summer school start: outdoor games

If you're looking for at the start of school in August and September games to promote motor skills that your kids can play outdoors, you'll find plenty of inspiration in our parenting magazine. We present many ideas around outdoor games that are suitable for primary school children.