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Skill Focus Categories
Social skills involve the ability to communicate, interact, and work effectively with others. These skills are essential for building relationships, teamwork, and navigating social environments.
Cognitive skills encompass mental abilities such as memory, attention, problem-solving, and critical thinking. These skills are crucial for learning, reasoning, and performing complex tasks.
Motor skills refer to the ability to coordinate movements and control physical actions. They include fine motor skills (small movements like writing) and gross motor skills (large movements like jumping).
Emotional regulation involves managing and responding to one’s emotions in a healthy way. It includes skills such as stress reduction, relaxation, and maintaining emotional balance.
Life skills are essential abilities required to manage daily life effectively. They include planning, organization, time management, and the ability to perform routine tasks independently.
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Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Genre: Life Simulation
Platform: Nintendo Switch
Skills Developed: Social Interaction, Planning and Organization, Creativity, Routine Building
Accessibility Features: Adjustable game pace. Clear visual and audio cues. Local and online multiplayer modes.
Players move to a deserted island, build and customize their environment, and interact with animal villagers. The game is played in real-time with daily tasks and seasonal events.
Set social interaction goals. Use daily tasks for routine-building. Encourage creative projects.
Overcooked 2
Genre: Cooperative Cooking Simulation
Platform: PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
Skills Developed: Teamwork, Communication, Time Management, Problem-Solving
Accessibility Features: Adjustable difficulty settings. Local and online multiplayer options. Intuitive controls suitable for various skill levels.
Players work together in chaotic kitchens to prepare and serve dishes under time constraints, emphasizing teamwork and communication.
Use for team-building activities. Set time management goals. Create problem-solving challenges.
Lumosity
Genre: Brain Training
Platform: PC, Mobile
Skills Developed: Attention, Memory, Problem-Solving
Accessibility Features: Customizable difficulty levels. Variety of games catering to different cognitive skills. User-friendly interface for easy navigation.
An online platform offering a variety of games aimed at enhancing cognitive abilities, including memory, attention, and problem-solving.
Create a personalized training plan based on individual needs. Encourage regular practice to see consistent improvement. Use the progress tracking feature to set and achieve goals.
Portal 2
Genre: Puzzle-Platformer
Platform: PC, PlayStation, Xbox
Skills Developed: Problem-Solving, Spatial Awareness, Teamwork (in Co-op Mode)
Accessibility Features: Adjustable difficulty settings. Co-op mode for collaborative play. Clear visual and audio cues to guide gameplay.
A physics-based puzzle game where players use a portal gun to solve complex puzzles in a series of increasingly challenging levels.
Use puzzles to teach problem-solving strategies. Encourage collaboration in co-op mode for team-building exercises. Integrate into lessons on physics and spatial reasoning.
Just Dance
Genre: Rhythm/Dance
Platform: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox
Skills Developed: Motor Skills, Physical Activity, Rhythm and Timing
Accessibility Features: Adjustable difficulty levels and song speeds. Visual cues to assist with learning dance moves. Multiplayer options for group activities.
A dance rhythm game where players mimic on-screen dance moves to popular songs, using motion-sensing technology to track performance.
Use for physical education sessions to promote active movement. Set up dance challenges to encourage participation and practice. Integrate into breaks or transition periods to help students release energy.
Super Mario Odyssey
Genre: Platformer/Adventure
Platform: Nintendo Switch
Skills Developed: Problem-Solving, Motor Skills, Exploration
Accessibility Features: Assist mode with easier gameplay options. Clear visual and audio guidance for navigation. Multiple control options to suit different skill levels.
Players control Mario as he travels across various worlds to rescue Princess Peach from Bowser, using a new companion, Cappy, who allows Mario to take control of other characters and objects.
Encourage exploration and problem-solving by setting goals for in-game achievements. Use specific levels to teach spatial reasoning and planning. Motivate students with rewards for completing tasks and challenges.
Journey
Genre: Adventure
Platform: PlayStation, PC
Skills Developed: Emotional Regulation, Social Interaction, Exploration
Accessibility Features: Simple controls suitable for various skill levels. Visual and auditory cues that guide players. Non-verbal communication minimizes language barriers.
Players control Mario as he travels across various worlds to rescue Princess Peach from Bowser, using a new companion, Cappy, who allows Mario to take control of other characters and objects.
Use for relaxation and emotional regulation during breaks. Encourage students to explore and interact with other players to foster social skills. Discuss the journey and experiences in group settings to enhance communication.
Stardew Valley
Genre: Simulation/Role-Playing
Platform: PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Mobile
Skills Developed: Planning and Organization, Social Interaction, Problem-Solving
Accessibility Features: Adjustable difficulty settings. Multiple control options to suit different preferences. Clear visual and auditory feedback to support gameplay.
Players manage a farm, grow crops, raise animals, fish, and interact with a community of characters, balancing various tasks and developing relationships.
Used to teach planning and organizational skills through farm management. Set goals for building relationships with characters to improve social skills. Incorporate problem-solving exercises related to in-game tasks.
The Sims 4
Genre: Life Simulation
Platform: PC, PlayStation, Xbox
Skills Developed: Life Skills, Creativity, Social Interaction
Accessibility Features: Adjustable difficulty and game speed. Customizable controls and settings. Visual and auditory cues to support gameplay.
Allows players to create and control virtual people (Sims) and build their homes, manage their daily activities, and interact with other Sims in an open-ended world.
Used to teach daily life skills and routines by managing Sims' activities. Encourage creativity through home and character customization projects. Discuss social scenarios and interactions with students to develop empathy and communication.
Cooking Mama
Genre: Simulation
Platform: Nintendo DS, Mobile, Nintendo Switch
Skills Developed: Fine Motor Skills, Following Instructions, Problem-Solving
Accessibility Features: Simple and intuitive controls. Clear visual and audio instructions. Adjustable difficulty settings.
A cooking simulation game where players complete various cooking tasks and recipes by following step-by-step instructions and using motion controls.
Use to develop fine motor skills with hands-on cooking tasks. Teach following instructions by completing recipes step-by-step. Encourage problem-solving by managing cooking challenges and correcting mistakes.