Wii Games for Young Kids ~ Learn-to-Survive

Young kids need to be fully engaged. It is almost a necessity to avoid "world-weariness." Fortunately, a string of Wii games were created specifically for young kids. The right balance of thought-provoking, lively graphics, relatable characters and story plot allows young kids to explore the video gaming world and not only be amused, but enlightened.

Developed after the "Go, Diego, Go" television show, Wii "Go Diego Safari Rescue" is specially designed to guide young kids on an adventure across Africa with Diego. When a magician mixes up the animals, participants must help Diego overturn the magician's actions. Using the Wii remote, Diego will swim across a jungle river, climb a ladder and use a magic drum. Diego rewards participants with virtual stamps to place in an African Safari book. Young players learn animal facts and race against one another with rubber rafts, gliders and on elephants in this exploratory game.

The interactive "Wii Storybook Workshop" features stories from around the world, sing-alongs and games geared for young kids. This Wii game enhances storytelling with the option to augment a book character's voice, place favorite Mii's into a storytelling or record readings to replay afterward. Other features include the Play and Learn mode, where young participants learn shapes, numbers and rhythm. Participants earn rewards with virtual stickers and mark their progress on favorites such as Little Red Riding Hood and The Golden Goose. Storybook Workshop is geared for preschool kids.

"Super Mario Galaxy" takes kids on a space adventure. Mario travels across the galaxy from planet to planet in search of Power Stars. With over 40 different galaxies to discover, young players use the Nunchuk joystick or Wii remote to move Mario through the galaxy or point and drag objects. Mario meets challenges that include rolling a ball through a hazardous garden and floating in a bubble over a poisonous swamp. This Wii game allows players to work together collecting stars or defeating enemies to rescue Princess Peach. Play "Super Mario Galaxy" with one to two players. Suitable for ages 8 and up.

"Wii Music" familiarizes young kids with instruments by allowing them to play and make free-form style music. Coined a "musical playground," players do not need to press a specific button. With the Wii remote or Nunchuck, kids shake and move as they imitate the selected instrument or conduct an orchestra. Participants play instruments with one of four simple motions including strumming and drumming. An optional save video allows kids to save up to 30 different musical performances. Young kids can play "Wii Music" with one to four players. Ages 5 five and up will find "Wii Music" delightful and entertaining.

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