“How to Teach Kids Strategy Games (Without Tears!)”

Intro:
Strategy games can build kids’ logic and patience — but teaching them can test yours! A Journal of Play study (Sawyer, 2020) highlights that games teach children to plan ahead and handle losing better.

Body:
✔️ Pick age-appropriate games.
✔️ Teach step-by-step, adding rules slowly.
✔️ Play on teams first — parent and child vs parent and child.
✔️ Celebrate effort, not just winning.

✅ Pro Tip:
Start with short games and gradually try longer ones as their skills grow.

Closing:
With the right game and a little patience, strategy games become a joy for everyone.