The benefits of riddles for kids

In a world where social media and social media are increasingly important to later generations, it is more important than ever to teach children in any way possible and to bond with them offline. A great way to accomplish all of this that almost everyone is neglecting is riddles. Riddles are good for kids in more ways than you might think.

Make them laugh: Nothing is more precious than a child’s laugh. Laughter is also a great way to motivate people to keep working when things seem monotonous. It helps us release stress, relaxes the brain and body, and just makes us feel good. Since this boredom is one of the biggest problems associated with children’s learning, puzzles are a good way to interrupt the day and relax the brain, while keeping it going.

Make them think: Critical thinking and problem solving skills are two of the most precious skills in our society today, demonstrated by the importance of the SAT and ACT in American society. Both tests rely heavily on critical thinking and problem solving skills. Riddles have been shown in several studies to enhance children’s understanding and creativity, making them a perfect brain training.

Improve your reading comprehension: In the United States, literacy rates are 99 percent, but understanding is another story. Everyone can read, but this does not mean that they can understand more complex topics. Riddles improve reading comprehension skills by expanding vocabulary and word comprehension.

Expand your vocabulary: When children (and really everyone) encounter words they don’t understand, they decipher them through context. The puzzles give the words a great deal of context, making it easier for children to learn, remember, and use these words. Otherwise, the riddles force children to ask more questions about words they do not understand.

Allowing them to teach: Teaching children riddles lets them know something that can be easily repeated and taught to other people. Instead of simply repeating the information they learn on tests, they can also teach these riddles to their peers, parents, and teachers. This reinforces their understanding of the puzzle and also allows them to interact with people in a constructive social way.

To bond with children: Teaching riddles to children gives them a fun and constructive way to bond with their parents and others, building good social skills.

For these reasons, all children should be exposed to riddles frequently.