Parents & Teachers Guide
📖 Simple tips for playing wellGames can be a fun break and a handy way to practise skills, as long as they fit into a balanced day. KiddoZap offers short, free browser games that start straight away, so it is easy to set a time limit and stop when the time is up.
1. Give eyes a rest: the 20-20-20 habit
To reduce eye strain from looking closely at a screen, eye-care organisations such as the American Academy of Ophthalmology suggest a simple habit:
- Every 20 minutes of play, pause the game.
- Look at something at least 20 feet (6 metres) away.
- Keep looking away for at least 20 seconds before going back.
For wider screen time advice by age, please check the latest guidance from the World Health Organization or your child's doctor.
2. Which games suit which age?
This table is a rough starting point only. Every child is different, so please try a game yourself first.
| Age group | Skills a game can practise | Games to try |
|---|---|---|
| Ages 3–7 | Matching, listening, colours, simple memory | Animated Nursery Rhymes, Animal Memory Match, Color Gate Arena |
| Ages 8–10 | Mental arithmetic, memory, simple logic | Balloon Math Hero, 4x4 Kiddo Sudoku, Sound Spark Memory |
| Ages 11–13 | Timing, spatial thinking, planning | Neon Rhythm Run, Stunt Biker Challenge, Rooftop Parkour |
| Ages 14+ | Reaction timing, multi-step logic | Aim Reflex Sniper Pro, Slope Run, Brick Breaker |
3. Ideas for teachers
Here are a few ways teachers could use short games. Please check your school's rules about websites first, and play the game yourself before using it in class.
- Math warm-up: start the lesson with a 3-minute round of Balloon Math Hero, with students calling out answers.
- Short brain break: after a long reading or writing task, give a timed 5-minute break with a quick game.
- Logic at the board: show Sudoku or Four in a Line on the whiteboard and let pairs explain their moves.
Our classroom brain breaks guide has more detail.
4. No hidden purchases
KiddoZap games are free to play. There are no in-game purchases, loot boxes or countdown timers pushing children to come back. The site does show ads, so we suggest that parents supervise younger children. Please read our Privacy Policy for details.
5. Feedback
If a game has a problem, or you would like to suggest a game, please write to support@kiddozap.com.