I’ve been looking for ways to help my kids develop better problem-solving skills. Someone mentioned Levelty.app as a tool that uses games for positive reinforcement. Has anyone tried it? I’m curious how it works and if it’s actually effective for teaching problem-solving. Any experiences or thoughts would be helpful. Thanks!
I’ve played around with Levelty a bit. My kid liked the games, and I noticed some improvement in their problem-solving.
What really worked for us was using the app as a springboard for real-life challenges. We’d do a game, then come up with a similar task around the house.
It’s been hit or miss - some days my kid’s all in, other days not so much. But overall, it’s added a fun twist to how we approach everyday problems. Still figuring out the right balance, but it’s given us some new ideas to work with.
I haven’t used Levelty.app, but I’ve tried similar game-based approaches with my kids. They worked okay for a while, but we found a mix of digital and real-world problem-solving worked best for us.
My youngest really got into a chore app game for a few weeks. It was great to see her excited about tasks, but the novelty wore off pretty quick. That’s when we switched things up.
We started doing family challenges instead. Like figuring out the fastest way to clean the living room or coming up with creative solutions for organizing their stuff. It became a fun way to work together and solve real problems.
Sometimes we’d use app games as inspiration, then create our own versions at home. It kept things interesting and helped the kids apply those skills to everyday situations. Every family’s different though, so it might take some trial and error to find what clicks for yours. 
We tried Levelty for a few weeks. Kids liked the games at first. Problem-solving challenges were okay, but the novelty wore off.
Found old-school puzzles and board games worked just as well. Less screen time too. Every family’s different though.
I tried Levelty with my kids for a couple months. It helped get them more interested in problem-solving at first. The games were fun and kept them engaged.
But I noticed the real magic happened when we started talking about the games together. We’d chat about strategies they used or obstacles they faced. This led to cool conversations about solving real-life problems too.
Over time, I saw my kids applying those thinking skills to everyday stuff, like figuring out conflicts with friends or tackling tricky homework. The app was a good starting point, but the follow-up talks made the biggest difference.
Now we use a mix of app games and offline activities. It keeps things fresh and gives us lots to discuss.
I’ve been curious about apps like Levelty too. My 5-year-old loves games, so I wonder if it could help with chores. We’ve tried a simple sticker chart, but it’s hit or miss. Sometimes my kid is excited about it, other times not so much.
I’m still figuring out what works best for us. Has anyone found that game-style apps actually make a difference long-term? Or do kids just get bored after a while?
I’d love to hear how it’s going for other parents, especially with younger kids. What kinds of problem-solving tasks do you set up? And how do you balance screen time with real-world chores?