It would be very hard to eliminate phones from our daily routine, but we could use better habits when it comes to staring at our screens. So why not find ways to make unwinding on our phones a little more productive by playing some games that help to exercise our minds?
To find out how you’re going to make more out of your screen time today, tap the button and discover some activities and games you can play on your phone.
Crossword
Find a daily crossword game and start filling in those squares! Any difficulty level is fine, as long as you’re getting some problem-solving brain activity in.
Sudoku
Have you tried this number game? It isn’t math. It’s a logic game where you need to find the patterns and sequences to fill the grid. Try a higher level of difficulty with fewer numbers to get you started!
Word Search
Find a selection of words amidst a jumble of letters. There are lots of different strategies for tackling a word search. What’s yours?
Grid Game
Pick a grid game and identify the relationships between two items on either side of a grid as they meet in the middle. Sports, celebrities, movies, and more, there’s a grid game out there for just about everything you can think of.
Puzzle Game
There are many verities of puzzle games out there to suit your tastes. Try a block game like Tetris, or a mosaic where you have to slide the images into position to reveal a larger picture. Any level of problem solving like this will give your brain some exercise along with the entertainment.
Memory Game
Memory games require you to study a pattern or sequence and see how much of it you can remember when it is hidden from view. Practicing with these types of games increases your concentration and recall to go along with the satisfaction of getting it right.
Now that you know your activity for the day, find the game that suits you best and have some fun! Don’t worry about digging into your pockets, either. Just open your app store and use generic search terms like “crossword” or “word search.” There will be plenty of free options to try out. Don’t forget to share some ideas with your kids about how they can spend more productive time on their devices as well. Sites like Mydoh have online blogs and games that help young people with building good habits and financial literacy.
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