Discover educational games available for Nintendo systems
21/12/2010
When it comes to learning, both Wii and Nintendo DS can play a part in helping your child to try their hand at everything from creating works of art to better understanding the structure of songs. With software on offer that is suitable for players of all ages and designed to stimulate creative thought and problem-solving skills, you might even learn a thing or two yourself!
Read on to find out more about just a few of the educational titles available now for Wii and Nintendo DS. Please note that WiiWare and Nintendo DSiWare titles are not available from shops but can be downloaded directly to your Nintendo system. You can read our article on downloading games to Nintendo DSi and Wii for more information.
Arts
Art Academy features lessons and a hands-on approach to creating art that will remain relevant for your child’s drawing and painting skills beyond the screens of the Nintendo DS.
Turn your TV into a blank canvas and join the family in using the unique uDraw Game Tablet to whip up masterpieces you can then share as you like! In stores early 2011.
Music
Players can turn their Nintendo DSi into all manner of instruments and learn more about making music with the downloadable Music On series.
Wii Music (Wii)
Take the stage with friends and family and enjoy playing over 60 virtual instruments with ease!
General knowledge
Go stargazing in the comfort of your home as you and your family learn more about the constellations using the Wii Remote.
With Zenquaria: Virtual Aquarium, players can learn accurate facts about sea life while creating a dream aquarium.
With multiple difficulty levels, players of all ages can put their general knowledge to the test in TV Show King 2.
Young children
miffy's world (WiiWare)
Play alongside your child as they discover the colourful world of miffy and try their hand at educational puzzles.
Designed for children aged 3-6, the Learning with the PooYoos series features three downloadable episodes designed to make learning letters and numbers fun.
