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Everyone hates being stuck without the internet, especially in this day and age. It seems like we do everything online, from working to chatting with friends and family to playing offline games and watching our favorite shows and movies. But you don’t have to have an internet connection to have fun. If you have an Android phone and Google Play, you can try out these 50 offline games and see which ones you like best.

50. Kuma Sushi Bar

If Your Wifi Sucks, Here Are 50 Offline Games You Can Find on Google Play
Kuma Sushi Bar

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Who’s ready to make some sushi? If you love cooking games, you will get a kick out of Kuma Sushi Bar. Take on the role of assistant to bear chef Kumaki as he works to maintain his family’s legacy. Choose from well-intentioned, if weird, animal assistants to help you run the restaurant. Decorate the cafe to meet your tastes – or your clients’! Just make sure to keep those orders coming, keep everything repaired, and your sushi cafe will become legendary. Keep reading for more fun offline games.

49. Cover Fire: Offline Shooting

If Your Wifi Sucks, Here Are 50 Offline Games You Can Find on Google Play
Cover Fire: Offline Shooting

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Cover Fire: Offline Shooting is one of the best free shooting games available on mobile devices. Offline mode has a challenging single-player campaign for you to enjoy, with over a dozen chapters of story mode. You can also compete against other players in online sniper tournaments or check out the offline Virus Zombies event and rescue survivors from the zombie hordes. There are a ton of weapons to find and upgrade, teammates, to meet, and missions to beat, so don’t miss out on Cover Fire. Play it on iOS, too.

48. Unblock Me

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Unblock Me

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Unblock Me is a deceptively simple game: simply move the blocks to get the target block to the goal. Sounds easy, right? But as you play more levels, you’ll see how challenging the puzzles can be. Choose from 3 modes – Relax, Challenge, or Daily – and pit your mind against over 40,000 different puzzles. Whether online or offline, there’s nothing to worry about; play through the puzzles, and your game will sync up the next time you connect to the internet. The game is available for both Android and iOS and is completely free to play.

47. Mahjong Solitaire: Classic

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Mahjong Solitaire: Classic

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Whether you’ve played Mahjong before or it’s your first time experiencing the game, Mahjong Solitaire: Classic for Android and iOS is a great puzzle game. Match tiles to clear them from the board and try to clear each level by getting rid of every tile. You’ll love the game’s clear, beautiful graphics and relaxing background music and sounds. With over 180 levels to play, you can spend hours becoming a mahjong master. Keep reading for more fun offline games.

46. Hidden Object – Winter Wonderland

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Hidden Object – Winter Wonderland

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Hidden object games are a fun way to hone your brain while passing the time, and Hidden Object – Winter Wonderland puts a new twist on the classic. Hundreds of stunning winter scenes hide a plethora of fun and unique objects – you might even find the Abominable Snowman if you look hard enough. And if you need to give your eyes a break, you can enjoy one of the several different minigames that are included. Complete collections, earn prizes, and find all the objects in every scene.

45. House Flipper – Games Offline

If Your Wifi Sucks, Here Are 50 Offline Games You Can Find on Google Play
House Flipper – Games Offline

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If you enjoy property renovations and home makeovers, you’ll love House Flipper. Become an interior designer and help your clients get the looks of their dreams. With weekly challenges and tons of fashion-themed puzzles, you’ll be able to spend a lot of time customizing the perfect homes for your clients. And don’t forget yourself – your avatar gives you a chance to show off your unique style. Make every client your biggest fan as you remodel everything from mansions to villas to vacation rentals.

44. Dude Theft Wars

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Dude Theft Wars

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Dude Theft Wars is an open-world, physics-based sandbox game for Android and iOS. It offers both online multiplayer mode and offline mode, which offers a bunch of different gaming options. Similar to Grand Theft Auto but with sillier graphics, Dude Theft Wars lets you drive a ton of vehicles, try out a bunch of different weapons, and even check out houses. There are so many things to do, and you’ll never get bored in Dude Theft Wars. Keep reading for more fun offline games.

43. Tetris

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Tetris

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We’d be remiss if we didn’t mention this classic block puzzle. Playable on both Android and iOS devices, Tetris is the original block-dropping puzzle game. You can play both Traditional and Quick mode offline – Traditional mode goes until you lose, while Quick mode is perfect if you only have a few minutes to kill. And if you decide to play with an online connection, you can work together with friends to complete objectives or go head-to-head with other players in a last-one-standing Tetris Royale. The gameplay is endless, and so is the fun.

42. Jewel Water World

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Jewel Water World

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Enjoy classic match-3 gameplay with a gorgeous new twist in Jewel Water World. With over 500 levels, you’ll be searching for treasure across undersea cities for hours. You don’t have to worry about having online connectivity, either – the game doesn’t need it. There’s no limit to how many levels you can play, as Jewel Water World doesn’t have lives or hearts to worry about. Simply enjoy the fun of match-3 puzzles while enjoying the gorgeous graphics and music. Also available for iOS.

41. Magica.io – Battle Royale

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Magica.io – Battle Royale

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Magica.io is a fun mobile battle royale game that’s playable on both Android and iOS devices. Fight for survival and to be the last one standing in various locations. Choose your hero, your weapon, and your game mode, and let the magic fly. In offline mode, you’ll play against AI and work hard to level up your hero so that you can beat them all. You can also complete daily quests to earn rewards. Be the hero you’ve always wanted to be when you play Magica.io.  

40. Animal Coloring Game

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Animal Coloring Game

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If coloring or painting is something you enjoy, then the Animal Coloring Games Offline game is perfect for you. This color-by-number game has a ton of pictures of animals, with everything from lions to dragons to unicorns and more. You don’t need to be skilled at art to create beautiful pieces, either – this game lays everything out for you! And even if you’re not connected to the internet, you don’t have to worry. Animal Coloring game has a variety of pictures available to you for offline coloring and relaxation. 

39. Block! Triangle Puzzle: Tangram

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Block! Triangle Puzzle: Tangram

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With over 2000 levels, Block! Triangle Puzzle: Tangram is the perfect game to spend hours on. You’ll work your brain trying to fit all the pieces into the geometric shapes provided. There are no time limits, and the game is totally free; however, you can pay for an ad-free option if you’d like. You can play online or off and show off your skills by getting achievements and joining the leader board. This game is also available for iOS users so that you won’t be left out. If you want, you can even play Block! Triangle Puzzle on your tablet.

38. American Police Car Driving

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American Police Car Driving

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Do you enjoy driving games? Do you want to bring criminals to justice? Then American Police Car Driving is sure to be a game you’ll love. This open-world game puts you in the shoes of a city cop, patrolling the streets and bringing criminals to justice. With realistic traffic, a variety of different missions, and the ability to explore the city to your heart’s content, you’ll get sucked into this game in minutes. And the best part is that the high-quality graphics and smooth gameplay don’t rely on a wifi connection, so you can enjoy clearing up the streets no matter where you are. 

37. Puzzlescapes

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Puzzlescapes

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Zynga is a well-known app developer, the creator of games like Words With Friends and FarmVille. Puzzlescapes is another one of their hits. In Puzzlescapes, you unscramble letters to solve puzzles at your own pace. There’s no timer, and each level is over a calming background. You can play online and offline, and Puzzlescapes takes up very little phone space despite over 10,000 levels. There are rewards for reaching level milestones, and coins and power-ups await you when you log in. Take a few minutes to relax and play Puzzlescapes today! This game is also available for Apple users.

36. American Fast Police Car Driving

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American Fast Police Car Driving

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Another entry into the police simulation category, American Fast Police Car Driving, offers over 100 missions to keep you occupied. Take charge in different situations, from ticketing speeders to chasing down bad guys. The game runs completely offline and has realistic traffic and HD graphics. Plus, there are five different police cars for you to try. Explore the open-world environment in American Fast Police Car Driving and master the job of a police officer. Keep reading for more fun offline games.

35. Camp Defense

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Camp Defense

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Do you recognize this famous face? It’s finally here – the zombie apocalypse! In Camp Defense, a free tower defense strategy game, your job is to protect your camp from the hordes. There are more than 1000 levels that you can play both on- and offline. Simply choose your heroes, customize your truck, and get to building. Explore the world to find resources to upgrade your camp and defend against the ever-increasing zombie masses. 

34. Crazy Eights 3D

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Crazy Eights 3D

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If you love Uno, you’ll love Crazy Eights 3D! Just like Uno, your goal is to get rid of all the cards in your hand before anyone else does. You can play offline against AI opponents or join online games and play against competitors worldwide. You can also play adventure levels to win treasures and can even team up with a local friend to beat your opponents. Show off your skills in the tournaments, invite your friends and family to play, and have a great time. And if you have an iPhone, don’t worry – Crazy Eights 3D is available for iOS too

33. Snake

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Snake

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Everyone knows the classic Snake – now get ready for a new, competitive version. Snake.io lets you challenge your friends to be the biggest worm around. You can also play classic Snake, which means trying to get your snake as big as possible without hitting yourself. The game is completely free, though there is a paid option to remove ads. Whether you choose to challenge yourself or work with others to take down the boss snake, Snake.io offers hours of entertainment. And it’s also on Apple iOS.

32. Hill Climb Racing

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Hill Climb Racing

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If you love racing games that have a casual relationship with physics, you’ll love Hill Climb Racing. Available on both Android and iOS, this fun driving game puts you in the shoes of Newton Bill as you drive through everything from a nuclear power plant to Ragnorak. There are over 29 vehicles and a ton of levels for you to challenge, and you can even build your own custom dream car. Gain bonuses, collect coins, and take Bill to the moon.

31. Ninja Dash Run

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Ninja Dash Run

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If you’ve always wanted to be a ninja, this will be your perfect game. Dash, jump and slice your way through a ton of different levels while enjoying the epic graphics. Ninja Dash Run has eight different scenarios with a variety of different levels and ninja warriors, each with their own unique weapons, skills, and attacks. You can train your warrior at your dojo and get coins and gems to become the strongest ninja in the land. The easy controls and offline mode mean this is the perfect game to kill some time. Keep reading for more fun offline games.

30. Solitaire

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Solitaire

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Ah, Solitaire – the classic card game never gets old. You probably played this with an actual deck of cards, or maybe your parents did. With MobilityWare’s Solitaire, you can join over 100 million users in enjoying daily challenges and puzzles. You can also play 1-card Klondike Solitaire as well as the classic draw-3 style. Every day gives you the opportunity to win crowns, earn trophies, and make your way to the top. Play Solitaire anywhere, any time, with Solitaire by MobilityWare.

29. World War 2

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World War 2

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Steampunk? Robots? Alternate history? World War 2 has it all. This fun, detailed WWII game pairs real events and locations with steampunk themes and strategic tower defense to create an engaging, exciting experience. Organize escapes, fight through Normandy, visit Moscow, and more! With 25 levels and the opportunity to upgrade your towers, this WWII game is sure to be a hit. It’s available with both online and offline play.

28. Happy Hop: Kawaii Jump

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Happy Hop: Kawaii Jump

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Do you love absolutely adorable games? How about arcade-style classics that are easy to play and hard to put down? Happy Hop: Kawaii Jump is a game where you control a Miimo in their endless climb up a platform tower, tapping left or right to get to the next level before the platform you’re on becomes deadly. Get costumes for your character, decorate your home, and even find new friends. There are over 100 characters to collect and over 20 different landscapes to explore. And don’t worry, Apple fans – this adorable platformer is available for you too. 

27. Fruit Diary 

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Fruit Diary

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Fruit Diary is a classic match-3 game with hundreds of levels, bright graphics, and engaging gameplay. Go on an adventure with Jenny and her cute orange puppy across your island home, unlocking new environments along the way. You’ll get to explore deserts, snowfields, villages, and more while blasting fruits apart. If you have wifi, you can access the newest events and bonuses, but don’t worry. Even offline access still gives you plenty of levels to play and enjoy. You’ll never be bored as long as you have Fruit Diary levels to play. Keep reading for more fun offline games.

26. Crossword Jam

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Crossword Jam

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If you love word puzzles, you’ll really love Crossword Jam! This crossword-style word search challenges you to form different words from a selection of letters. As you solve puzzles, you’ll progress through levels that take you around the world. The further you progress, the harder the challenge gets, and there are hundreds of levels and thousands of puzzles to get through. You can play both online and offline, and it’s completely free. Crossword Jam challenges you to work your brain and can improve your vocabulary while being a fun, engaging game.

25. Archers Kingdom 

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Archers Kingdom

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Castle defense games are always popular, and Archers Kingdom TD is a great one. As an archer, your job is to defend your castle from hordes of enemies that include wizards, skeletons, evil knights, and so much more. Upgrade your tower and summon turrets to protect your empire. No internet connection is required, so you can enjoy the fantasy medieval world any time you want. Use magical arrows, special powers, and towers to keep your kingdom free from monster hordes.

24. Candy Craze Match 

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Candy Craze Match

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If you like Candy Crush, you’ll love Candy Craze! This match-3 game has over 5000 levels to play, with new levels added every week. You can enjoy live events and competitions every day and compare your skill to others with the in-game leaderboards. You can also play offline if you don’t have access to wifi – your game will sync up the next time you can get online. Candy Craze Match is easy to play but hard to master, so pick it up the next time you have some time to kill. Keep reading for more fun offline games.

23. Commando War Army

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Commando War Army

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When you think of FPS games, you probably picture people hunched over computers or button-mashing controllers. But Commando War Army is a first-person shooter you can play on your phone! Lead your force in different missions through a variety of landscapes with eye-catching graphics and an interesting storyline. You can play both online and offline, and the developers are even working on an in-game PvP mode. Try out different weapons to find your favorite and defeat your enemies in this commando shooting game. 

22. Dog Game – Cute Puppy Collector 

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Dog Game – Cute Puppy Collector

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Everyone loves cute animals! In Dog Game – Cute Puppy Collector, you can create your own doggy world and fill it with adorable friends. Pick your favorite dog to be your dedicated partner, then set out food and toys to bring other dogs to you. And while you’re waiting for the dogs to arrive, there are over 200 levels of match-3 gameplay to occupy your time and win rewards. Dress your dogs in cute outfits, capture photos of them in cute moments, and more. Let Dog Game – Cute Puppy Collector help you de-stress and unwind.

21. Jewel Blast Dragon

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Jewel Blast Dragon

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Another entry in the match-3 genre, Jewel Blast Dragon, offers several gameplay modes and challenges to enjoy. Complete time-limited challenges to get access to Super Treasures, enjoy free daily gifts, and complete level stages to gain stars, beat bosses, and more. This game is totally free, though you can pay to remove ads if you want, and you can also enjoy offline gameplay. Try all the different combinations of jewels and see what you can do.

20. Get Rich Slots

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Get Rich Slots

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Have a hankering to play slot games but can’t afford them? Don’t worry – Get Rich Slots has got you covered. This completely free slot game offers over 40 different slot machines to test out, with two new games added every month. You can enjoy the thrill of winning without worrying about losing your money, and you can play any time, anywhere. You can also join rooms with other people if that’s more your style. Try out all the different slot machines and see which ones are your favorite. Keep reading for more fun offline games.

19. Epic Conquest

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Epic Conquest

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Epic Conquest is a single-player action RPG made by just two people. Play as one of four different characters with totally unique styles, exploring the beautiful fantasy world you’re in. Fight strategically to learn the enemies’ weaknesses and grow stronger by upgrading your skills and gear. There’s a fantasy romance storyline that won’t disappoint, and there are even a variety of costumes to choose from. Can you get all 27 achievements? Why not start trying the next time you have no internet?

18. Ramboat

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Ramboat

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Ramboat is a “marriage between puns and violence,” where you play Mambo (who’s based on Rambo) and lead an elite team through a ton of levels full of enemies. Pilot your airboat through different locales, taking out enemy submarines and waves of soldiers. During challenges, you can collect coins and powerups to upgrade your guns and firepower. Unlock all the unique characters and vehicles, upgrade your guns, and enjoy the frantic run and gun through nine different stages and hundreds of challenges and missions!

17. BattleOps

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BattleOps

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Picture this: you’re a former military expert just regaining your senses after being unconscious for a long time. The world around you has changed, and it’s up to you to figure out how to stop the zombie horde. In BattleOps, you can play a variety of different game modes, from offline PvP to story mode to Zombie mode. The excellent graphics and exciting gunplay are sure to keep you occupied as you work to survive. BattleOps has multiple chapters with a ton of levels; play smart, uncover secrets, and learn whom you can trust. Keep reading for more fun offline games.

16. Zombie Hunter

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Zombie Hunter

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You might think that zombie survival games are a dime a dozen, but Zombie Hunter aims to prove you wrong. With slick graphics, smooth gameplay, and a wide range of zombie enemies to discover, you’ll need to work hard to build your shelter and survive against zombie raids. Play through different campaign levels to get new weapons and upgrades – you’ll find everything from machine guns to drones as you explore. And make sure to pay attention because the zombies can be anywhere. Download Zombie Hunter and see if you can make it through the apocalypse.

15. Dominoes

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Dominoes

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What could be more relaxing than a classic game of dominoes? Play against AI bots or other humans in different game rooms and modes. Choose from All Fives, Block and Draw, or Classic mode and compete to win chips and gold. Try out daily and weekly quests to win more gold and enable more game features, and enjoy your free daily bonus! Whether you choose to play online against other people or offline against challenging AI, you’ll have no problem killing a few minutes – or hours – with Dominoes by SNG.

14. Absolute Bingo 

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Absolute Bingo

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You might think that bingo is boring, but Absolute Bingo is here to prove you wrong. This free bingo game gives you tons of different ways to play, whether you’re playing against others in bingo rooms or alone against yourself. You can play as fast or as slowly as you’d like – Absolute Bingo puts the game speed in your hands! You also get free bingo coins every four hours, and every game you win offers generous payouts. Play up to eight cards at once. You’ll never worry about being bored on a plane trip or long drive again. And if you’ve got an iOS device, you can play Absolute Bingo too. 

13. Hexa Puzzle

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Hexa Puzzle

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This classic block puzzle game challenges you to fill in the shape using only the blocks given. Designed to be played offline, Hexa Puzzle takes up very little space on your phone but offers hours of entertainment. Choose from four different backgrounds and a variety of levels, and even enjoy a racing mini-game. Remember, you can’t turn the pieces, so you have to cleverly figure out how everything fits together. Hexa Puzzle will challenge your brain and demand your attention. You can play it anywhere. Keep reading for more fun offline games.

12. Trivia Star

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Trivia Star

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Do you love trivia? Are you always the person answering the Jeopardy questions or winning at Trivial Pursuit? Then you’ll love Trivia Star. This exciting trivia game has over 1000 levels and over 10,000 trivia questions for you to answer. There are dozens of different categories for you to choose from. If you can’t figure out the answer, don’t worry; Trivia Star gives you free daily bonus coins to get a hint and win the level. Join competitions or play single-player mode and learn exciting new facts every day. And it’s also available in the Apple app store

11. Spades

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Spades

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Spades is a classic card game that’s easy to learn and hard to master. In this game, you’ll play against high-level AI that’s been trained as part of a Ph.D. thesis. Learn the game rules and play alone or with partners in games with different bet levels. You’ll be able to see your stats and check your progress as you become a Spades’ master. It has easy controls and smooth graphics, so you’ll be able to have a good time playing. And it offers you both the best performance and power modes, so you don’t have to worry about your battery life. Apple owners can also join in on the fun.

10. Miniplay 

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Miniplay

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If you have a hard time choosing which offline games to play, why not pick all of them? Miniplay is a 100-in-one app that offers a vast variety of games for you to enjoy, from connect-the-dots to puzzles to brain teasers and more. And while you’ll have to be online to download the games initially, they’re free and available to play offline whenever you’d like. However, if you’d like to play in online mode, you can do that as well. Don’t miss out on this fun game collection; download it today so you won’t be bored the next time you have no internet.

9. AE Bingo

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AE Bingo

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AE Bingo is another free bingo game that you can play either alone or with other people. You’ll travel around the world, collecting unique dab items and rewards that let you customize your game experience. With classic and speed modes, you definitely won’t get bored. In classic mode, you buy bingo cards, and the caller will call numbers one at a time. Mark those spots quickly and try to get your bingo first! In speed bingo, the bingo caller calls 12 numbers at once – mark them all down and see how many bingos you get. Keep reading for more fun offline games.

8. Adorable Cats

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Adorable Cats

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We’ve talked about adorable dogs; now we have adorable cats. Innovative K’s adorable cat game combines cute kitties with challenging puzzle gameplay. Connect cats of the same color without overlapping the lines and fill the whole board to win the level. There’s an easy tutorial level to teach you how to play and thousands more levels that get progressively more difficult. The more stars you earn, the more levels you’ll unlock. And you never have to worry about needing an internet connection; after you download the game, you can play offline, anywhere.

7. Pictoword: Fun Brain Word Games

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Pictoword: Fun Brain Word Games

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Are you ready for a fun game that challenges your brain? Then Pictoword is perfect for you. Available for Android and iOS users, Pictoword challenges you to figure out a word or phrase from the pictures you’re shown. There are levels of difficulty available so that any player can have fun, and you can play either single-player or enjoy multiplayer levels with friends. There are a ton of different categories, too, like guess the celebrity, brand, movie, TV show, location, and so much more. Play online or offline and train your brain to figure out the words.

6. Candy Route – Match 3 Puzzle 

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Candy Route – Match 3 Puzzle

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Candy Route is a sweet match-3 puzzle game with over 300 levels. Collect a variety of different sweets in either endless mode or arcade mode. The bright, fun graphics and music will help you relax, unwind, and while away, an afternoon. You can challenge yourself to beat your high score or work hard to get enough points within the time limit to win the level. And the best part is that the game is entirely free and playable offline. You can even disable advertising by playing offline, so you can enjoy the levels uninterrupted. Go ahead and try it – everyone needs a few match-3 games in their life.

5. Kingdoms & Monsters

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Kingdoms & Monsters

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Do you enjoy building your own kingdom? Or perhaps you like farming? Maybe you enjoy going on quests. Kingdoms & Monsters has all of this in one game. You’ve inherited a run-down castle, and it’s up to you to restore it to its former glory. Meet new and interesting characters, go on quests to gather experience, expand your territory, and win the princess’s heart. You can choose to craft hundreds of different goods, resources, and production buildings that fit your playstyle. This fun combination of strategy and farming is a refreshing new take on the genre. Keep reading for more fun offline games.

4. Offline Bubbles

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Offline Bubbles

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With over 1000 different levels, Offline Bubbles is a simple but addicting bubble shooter with plenty of content to keep you occupied. Earn powerups by making seven shots in a row or popping ten or more bubbles at a time. Play through the levels at your own pace – there’s no timer, so you can take a breath and make the best shots possible. The game is completely free and can be played offline no matter where you are. Can you beat all the levels in Offline Bubbles.

3. Angry Birds 2

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Angry Birds 2

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You’ve heard of the classic Angry Birds. Now hop into the expanded world of Angry Birds 2! Enjoy daily challenges, arena competitions, and hundreds of levels and limited-time events. New levels and events are added in regular updates, so you’ll never run out of content. There are all-new game modes to try out, and you can even join a clan if you want to play online. However, you can still enjoy fun gameplay even in offline mode. And best of all, the game is totally free to play – you don’t have to pay a cent to enjoy the new and improved Angry Birds experience. And don’t worry, iOS users, we’ve got you covered.

2. Sniper 3D

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Sniper 3D

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If you like FPS games, you’ll enjoy Sniper 3D. You can play online in multiplayer mode or enjoy the offline play by yourself. Go through the story campaign and explore 21 different cities with a ton of missions, or compete in the arena to see if you’re the world’s best sniper. There are over 150 weapons to collect and build, and you can master your skills in the shooting range challenge. Save hostages, eliminate targets, and become the top sniper assassin in Sniper 3D. Keep reading for more fun offline games.

1. Ball Billiards

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Ball Billiards

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If you love billiards but don’t love having to wait for other players, then Offline Ball Billiards is the game for you. Available for Android and iOS, this classic billiards game offers both 8-ball and 9-ball game modes. You can play offline against AI bots and even buy items to improve your skills. And if you want to play online, you can choose to join tournaments and play against real people to see just how good you really are. Win games, play for coins and level up, or just play on the practice table to test out new shots. You can’t go wrong with Ball Billiards.

Home Education Tell-Tale Signs You Might be Raising A Genius Kid
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All parents think that their kids are something special. Some kids have exceptional intellect and are easily classified as geniuses. Do you think your kid might be a genius? Here are some of the early signs that your child is a genius. Furthermore, we researched and offer some tips on raising a kid genius as well!

40. She Has Advanced Hand-Eye Coordination

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If you have a preschooler who can color inside the lines, write her name with a regular pencil (and you can actually tell what she is writing), catch and throw a baseball without it veering wildly off-course, and/or kick a soccer ball towards a specific target, then that kid has got exceptional hand-eye coordination. Kids do not usually have those skills until at least kindergarten. Drawing skills are also a sign of strong hand-eye coordination in children. Kids with this skill are more likely to have stronger social skills as they grow older.

39. He Was a Record Breaker at Birth

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Birth weight can be an indicator of a child’s intelligence. Babies with a low birth weight are at greater risk for lifelong challenges, including intellectual challenges, because of the causes associated with low birth weight. Babies who are heavier than average at birth receive more nutrients in utero and therefore are more primed for success throughout their lives. In studies with Asian children, those with a higher birth weight, larger head circumference, and longer body at birth have higher intelligence.

38. Their Curiosity Runs Wild

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Curious babies grow into curious toddlers. Research shows that before babies can talk, if they are showing signs that they are curious about the world around them, then they are more likely to have higher IQs than their less-curious counterparts. Having a curious baby is certainly more work for parents, but if that trait is managed well, the child could grow into someone very much in tune with the world and empathetic towards other people. You can encourage curiosity in your child by doing simple magic tricks that require them to think twice about what happened.

37. She Needs Less Sleep

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There is no question that kids need tons of sleep, and far too many children are chronically sleep-deprived. Their parents may not put them to bed early enough, and they may be so overscheduled that their bodies cannot calm down. But one of the early signs of how gifted a child is could be that they sleep less than their peers. They may even struggle with insomnia at an early age because they cannot turn their brains off. If your child has trouble sleeping, you need to talk with your pediatrician about what could be the cause. Be sure to bring up signs of giftedness and ask if your child may be sleeping less because she is exceptionally bright.

36. Your Kid is Good at Drawing

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All parents are, or at least should be, proud of their kids for drawing stick people and labeling them as members of their family. But some kids are outstanding artists and start adding in details — like excellent details — while their friends are still learning how to draw stick men. If you can tell what your child is drawing without them telling you that the stick man (who looks just like the stick woman) is daddy, then your child probably has above-average intelligence. 

35. Your Child Starts Talking at an Early Age

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Kids usually start saying their first words around 15 months of age, but some exceptionally bright toddlers are speaking in entire sentences by then. Not necessarily sentences that could win them a Pulitzer Prize, but still putting words together in ways you do not usually see until kids are two. If your kid starts saying words before his first birthday and is putting words together by 15 or 16 months, you might want to go on and start heavily investing in that college fund. But then again, a kid that smart might go on to get a full scholarship.

34. She Craves Mental Stimulation

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Is your kid begging for more books to read, even if he has already read 20 library books this week? Does he want to learn more about a particular topic or do some science experiments (and where did he learn about science experiments, anyway?)? If your kid is always looking for more mental stimulation, especially if he just cannot be bothered with the television, then he is probably really super smart. Moreover, while you would probably love a break if he would just watch Barney for half an hour so you could do some laundry, you can appreciate the giftedness that is appearing at a very early age.

33. They Cannot Tolerate Other Children

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Of all the signs that your child may be a genius, this one is probably the hardest one to stomach. Your beloved pride and joy just cannot bring himself to play with other kids at the playground. He has no friends at preschool, and worse yet, he does not seem to care because he just does not like other kids. However, according to the British genius organization Mensa, one sign of child genius is not being able to tolerate other children. Maybe your kid finds other children dull and unenlightened because they would rather eat dirt than learn about outer space.

32. She Is an Early Reader

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Kids usually start learning reading skills about the time that they start kindergarten, but some extra savvy youngsters start picking up on reading when they are in preschool. Being able to read some words before starting kindergarten is definitely a good sign. Reading books? Bringing books to daycare and reading them to her classmates? That kid is a genius. Make sure you take her to the library regularly so that she can read to her heart’s content and continue developing that astounding intellect. She will probably go on to get a Ph.D. one day. Keep reading to learn more about the signs of a kid genius!

31. Your Kid Learns New Things Easily

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You are trying to teach your daughter numbers, but it turns out she already picked so much up from Sesame Street that she can count to 20, even though she is only two. Furthermore, next thing you realize is that she already knows all of her letters and is ready to start reading. Being able to learn new topics easily is an early sign of genius in children. Even in school, if your kid is having to learn new topics and does not seem to be struggling, you may want to make sure that the college fund you are putting away is enough to cover an Ivy League education.

30. She Makes Up Extra Rules for Games

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You thought your kids were playing a game together and would give you the chance to get a break, but then you hear them yelling and crying because Mary is making up extra rules that were not part of the game. While Mary does need to learn to play the game fairly without making up different rules, Mensa says that kids who make up additional rules for the games that they play are showing signs of brilliance. So go easy on Mary and recognize her intelligence while you help her see the importance of playing fairly. Keep reading to learn more about the signs of a kid genius!

29. Your Child Remembers Everything

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You told your kid last week that no, she cannot have chicken nuggets every single day. And then this week ended up being more hectic than you expected, and you fed her chicken nuggets with macaroni and cheese three times. And then the unthinkable happens: she reminds you that this is the third time this week that you have given her chicken nuggets for supper! Stop reprimanding yourself for not feeding her gourmet meals every night and start planning on teaching her letters so that she can start learning to read. Why? Because that kid is smart.

28. He Is a High Achiever

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You may be wondering why Wendy wants to be the best at everything in her preschool class, especially when you have intentionally taught her to be cooperative rather than competitive. However, she is constantly pushing herself to be better and better, even when those around her cannot keep up. Kids who are high achievers can be absolute geniuses, but there is a downside. They can bring anxiety on themselves that they cannot handle, so they need support to help them learn to manage their mental health. After all, being a kid genius is not everything and comes with a price tag.

27. He Has a Long Attention Span

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When we’re talking about a two-year-old, a long attention span does not mean that he is able to sit through a college lecture on quantum dynamics. But is your kid able to sit through an entire two-hour movie, such as Finding Nemo, without any problem? There is a reason most kid shows are just a few minutes long: kids have a short attention span. If a toddler can sit through a whole movie and be paying attention the whole time or listen to you read an entire story from beginning to end, you have a smart kid on your hands. Keep reading to learn more about the signs of a kid genius!

26. He is Learning Things Grades Ahead of His Age

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Your three-year-old is learning to read, even though kids usually learn to read in kindergarten. Or, your five-year-old is learning how to add and subtract numbers when his classmates are still learning what numbers are. Your eight-year-old is teaching herself how to code and even build computer games and apps. If your kid is learning things that are years ahead of his age, then he is a genius, especially if he is learning not just one thing but many different things at an accelerated rate.

25. She Prefers the Company of Adults

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For some reason, your six-year-old would rather sit at the adults’ table while all of the grown-ups are drinking coffee and talking about boring adult things instead of playing outside with the kids. When you ask her to go play, she goes to her room and plays by herself instead of joining the others who are playing outside. You may think that she is antisocial and maybe even autistic, and maybe she is. Nevertheless, she is also showing one of Mensa’s classic signs of child genius: she would rather be around adults or by herself than with other kids.

24. Your Kid Has a Strong Sense of Justice

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You may be irritated that your son will not let go of the fact that he only got a small slice of cake and his sister got a bigger piece. Alternatively, he only got nine library books, and his brother got ten. Furthermore, you have a perfectly good reason why his brother got an extra book, but he just will not let that one go. Your kid probably has a very strong sense of justice, and if you harness that well, he will become a champion of those who are less fortunate. Keep reading to learn more about the signs of a kid genius!

23. She Has a Large Vocabulary

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There is a reason why so many books for beginning readers use the same words repeatedly: young kids tend to have pretty small vocabularies. However, do you have a little professor who is picking up words that she hears you say? Granted, kids will always pick up on what happens around them, especially on things that their parents say or what they hear on the television. Nevertheless, if you have a three-year-old who is using words that are not on Sesame Street or in her favorite book because she is picking them up from you, then you are raising a genius.

22. He Is Musically Gifted

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Generally speaking, kids like music. They enjoy dancing (even if there is no music playing) and banging on anything that they can to make sounds. But is your five-year-old sitting at the piano and playing more than “Mary Had a Little Lamb”? Is he paying attention to songs and pretending to play along to complex harmonies? Musical giftedness is a classic sign of child genius. Moreover, keep in mind that music can help kids who are experiencing high levels of anxiety, and let’s be honest, many child geniuses are good at stressing themselves out. 

21. Your Child Is Aware of Global Issues

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You don’t expect that your four-year-old is aware of global issues, but then one day, she asks you about climate change or about starving children in other countries. She probably picked something up from the news that you were watching and then completely astounded you by understanding what was being said. Most kids are only aware of what is going on with them, and sometimes the people immediately around them, like their parents and siblings. If your youngster is already showing awareness of global issues, then there is no doubt that she is a genius. 

20. Your Kid Asks Really Challenging Questions

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Kids are notorious for asking questions, and yes, sometimes they ask ridiculous questions just to be annoying. However, is your daughter intently asking some very probing questions because she really wants to know the answer? What is the sky really made of? Why is the sky blue? Why did the cow jump over the moon? After a few rounds of these questions, you can tell if your kid is just trying to push your buttons or if she really has a curious, inquisitive mind and is eager to know as much as she can about the world around her. Keep reading to learn more about the signs of a kid genius!

19. He Has a Lot of Interests

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Your son does not have one particular thing that he loves about daycare because he loves everything. He loves playing with blocks. Your child loves learning about buses and dinosaurs and the color yellow. He loves playing outside on the playground and listening to the teacher read books. If your kid is engaging in a lot of different interests from a very early age, then odds are, he is not strange. He’s smart. Really, really smart, and you may want to help him develop those interests and become a well-rounded person.

18. He Has Only One Interest

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On the flip side of being interested in a hundred thousand different things, some kids are deeply intrigued by one thing in particular. The six-year-old who has already checked out all of the library books about dinosaurs and cannot get enough about dinosaurs because they fascinate her to no end. Or, the two-year-old who only wants to talk about firefighters and go to the fire station and play with his toy firetruck. The four-year-old who goes to the zoo only to see the monkeys, and then they only want to look at books about monkeys and watch shows about monkeys. Those kids know what they enjoy, and they are smart. 

17. Your Child Can Focus Well

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Babies and toddlers can get bored pretty easily and then want to move on to another activity that will entertain them. Intellectual kids can focus on the same activity for a long time, even when they are just toddlers or preschoolers. Plenty of tots will get bored after two minutes of trying to build a Lego tower. Genius kids have the focus to keep working on that one tower until it is done to their liking, and by that time, it might look like it is part of a Medieval castle. At the same time, your kid may have ADD and be unable to focus like that but still be wildly intelligent.

16. Your Kid Has Emotional Depth

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Kids are pretty good at experiencing extreme emotions but do not understand what emotions are and why they affect people so much. However, is your son in kindergarten and already able to communicate his feelings? And not just in a superficial way, but in a way that communicates he really understands what he is feeling and why? He is angry because his friend pushed him down at recess. He is sad because his teacher wasn’t at school today. Kids who have emotional depth are brilliant, and not just intellectually. Their emotional intelligence is off the charts. Keep reading to learn more about the signs of a kid genius!

15. Shee Has a Vivid Imagination

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Plenty of kids have an imaginary friend, and no, having one does not make your kid weird. Having a strong and vivid imagination is a sign of intelligence in young children. Nevertheless, do you know what would really indicate that your kid is a knock-out genius? Having an entire imaginary world. His imaginary friend has a mom, dad, brothers, sisters, and even a pet and goes to an imaginary school. You may think that your kid needs therapy and may even have schizophrenia, but the signs of schizophrenia are not the same as an overactive imagination. Your kid is probably just smart.

14. She Has a Sense of Humor

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Does your preschooler regularly say things that are so funny that you spit out whatever you are drinking because you are laughing so hard? Kids are amusing, but those who are genuinely witty and can make other people laugh are usually also on the bright side of genius as they grow up. If your daughter can tell jokes at the dinner table, and not just lame jokes that she heard at preschool, but ones that she made up and that really make you laugh, she is a smart cookie. Keep reading to learn if there are ways to help nurture your kid to becoming a genius. Or if you already notice these signs, what you should do about it.

13. There Are Ways to Help Nurture Your Children’s Intellects

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Your kids may not be showing many of these signs of high intelligence, but you still want to do whatever you can to help them excel in school and launch them into a promising and fulfilling career. There are things that you can do to help enhance their intelligence, even if they may not graduate as valedictorians or go on to found a Fortune 500 company. But make sure you do not lose focus and, in your efforts to raise a smart kid, you forget about even more important qualities, such as kindness, respect, and concern for the less fortunate. 

12. But Should You Try to Turn Your Kid Into a Genius?

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Experts who have been studying highly gifted children for decades agree that no, you should not try to turn your child into a kid genius. They also agree that some children are born with innate giftedness that needs to be nurtured and developed. Prevailing wisdom may suggest that genius kids take care of themselves, but they need guidance as they explore their powerful intellects and also learn to function in a world in which they will never be equals. Parents who want to turn their kids into geniuses run the risk of turning their kids into anxious basket cases who are so driven to perform and try to please people that they are unable to thrive.

11. Ask Your Kids Open-Ended Questions

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Open-ended questions require more than a one-word response, so they are more likely to elicit a meaningful conversation. Instead of asking your son if he liked school today, ask him to tell you something that he learned and something fun that he did with a friend at school. Also, make sure that you never use baby talk with your kids; instead of helping them open up to you, using baby talk will cause them to shut down. Engaging your kids in conversation helps them develop their vocabulary and social skills, and they will become more comfortable talking with other people. Keep reading for more parenting tips for raising smart kids.

10. Learn to Praise Your Kids Well

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Kids can tell the difference between a compliment and laying it on thick. And experts warn that giving kids too many compliments can turn them into people-pleasers who are always trying to do the next thing that will earn them praise. Instead of complimenting everything that they do well, give meaningful feedback that shows that you saw their effort, even if they did not succeed. Maybe your daughter made a C when you know she could have made an A. Instead of falsely praising the C, talk to her about what she can do to improve her grades and encourage her to do those things without stressing her out.

9. Give Your Kids the Chance to Think

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As parents, we want to make life easier for our kids. We want them to struggle less than we had to so that they can realize more of their potential than we could. However, when we do not allow them to think through challenges and learn to solve them, we rob them of the ability to face the world with courage and confidence. When your child runs into a problem that he or she does not immediately know the answer to, don’t solve it with the misguided notion that you are making your child’s life easier. Let him or her think and come to the answer. Keep reading for more parenting tips for raising smart kids

8. Start Education Early

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Early childhood education begins in infancy, as even newborns are able to recognize people and phrases. Your child is never too young to begin learning! Even if you have an infant, talk with him or her constantly. Call out numbers are you are using them, such as if you are cooking, say how many cups of flour or sugar you are pouring. Read books to your kids. Enroll them in a quality preschool that will give them a head start on the skills that will help them succeed in school. Furthermore, remember that education is more than learning information; it is learning the social skills that will set them up for life.

7. Teach Your Child to Look Things Up

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Your child probably comes to you with lots of questions, and you may be eager to answer them. After all, shouldn’t you be a fountain of wisdom that your child can drink from? Nevertheless, you are doing a disservice if you are not teaching your son or daughter to look things up online or in books. Being able to find the answer on their own will help them be able to navigate the world when you are not always right there to tell them how they should do something. Spend an afternoon teaching your kids how to look up answers (and, importantly, how to spot a bad source).

6. Read to Your Kids

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Experts agree that reading is the foundation of knowledge, and when you share your love of reading with them, you set them up for success. Kids whose parents read to them are more likely to learn things quickly and retain knowledge better than their counterparts whose parents do not read to them. Reading to your kids also helps their brains form connections so that they are better able to interact with the world around them. Even if your kids are old enough to read books on their own, read to them and read with them. You can even let them read to you. Keep reading for more parenting tips for raising smart kids

5. Don’t Overschedule Your Kids

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In the effort to raise well-rounded children who will become successful and happy adults, many well-meaning parents schedule their kids for activities every single day of the week. The kids never get the chance to relax at home because they are constantly going from one thing to the next. One long-term problem that emerges is that kids who are overscheduled do not develop executive functioning as well as kids who have time to relax and figure out the things that they are interested in. Letting your kids decide how they want to spend their time is vital in the development of their executive function.

4. Encourage Your Kids to be Curious

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You may get irritated when your kids constantly come to you with seemingly inane questions that you have answered a hundred times over. However, if they really are curious about the world, that trait is something that can be nurtured because it can increase their intelligence. Take your kids places that will nurture their curiosity, like museums, libraries, and art galleries. Children’s museums are great places to get kids excited about exploring and learning more about the world. The curiosity that you nurture today could turn into the scientific inquiry that sets them apart years from now.

3. Allow Your Kids to Fail

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As parents, we want to protect our kids from having to experience the disappointment, discouragement, and setback caused by failing. But failing is an integral part of success, and robbing our kids of the chance to fail ultimately robs them of the ability to learn, grow, and find what they are really good at. Don’t always try to rescue your child. Instead, teach him or her problem-solving skills, which are hallmarks of geniuses who are functioning well in the world. Especially if your child truly is a genius, you want to make sure that he or she learns how to fail early on so that when the stakes are high, he or she is ready and able to face the situation ahead.

2. Feed Your Child’s Brain

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What you feed your kids really does matter. Moreover, while there is nothing wrong with chicken nuggets and macaroni and cheese occasionally, kids need lots of nutritious food. They need to be eating fruits and vegetables that are high in nutrients and low in sugar. They also need healthy fats that will help their brains develop and grow so that their intellects can reach their full potential. What kids don’t need, no matter how much they ask, is sugar. Sweets are fine in moderation (and not giving them sweets at all will cause them to binge). But remember that if you want to raise a genius, you have to feed a genius. Keep reading for more parenting tips for raising smart kids

1. Let Them Sleep

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Kids need rest, even if some seem like they are wound up 24/7. More than they need to be scheduled with lots of activities to feed their growing minds and bodies, they need 10-12 hours of sleep every night, depending on their age. Sometimes they need more, so letting them sleep in is not spoiling them. If your kids are not getting enough rest, then their brains are not getting what they need in order to grow and thrive. If you are concerned that your child might not be sleeping enough or that he or she might be sleeping too much, talk to the pediatrician about how much sleep is necessary. 

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