You got to think fast to play (and win) the game, Akin from Funnybone Toys! See if you can spot cards with qualities and objects that are RELATED (akin) to each other and make sets. If you're like us and love playing family games, this is a fantastic new addition for families with kids ages 8 and up. My kids loved playing this game! Buy It HERE. Suction Cups and Thinking Required in New Game, … [Read more...]
STEM Skills in ThinkFun’s Roller Coaster Challenge
We've been loving ThinkFun's Roller Coaster Challenge. Kids get the STEM skills of logic, spatial reasoning, and engineering plus a satisfying end result in a fun loop de loop roller coaster game. The game is for ages 6 and up. Both my 12 and 15 year old enjoy playing with it so it's engaging enough to span a wide range of ages. I've added The Roller Coaster Challenge to my 2017 Coolest STEM … [Read more...]
Clever Logic Race Game: Dr. Microbe
Ready for a new family game? You're going to love this clever new game from Blue Orange. It's called Dr. Microbe. It's a fine motor, visual perception, and logic game using microbes in a petri dish. Clever Logic Race Game: Dr. Microbe The Dr. Microbe Game is for 2 - 4 players, ages 7+. (The box says age 8 plus but I am positive younger than 8 kids can easily play this game with modified … [Read more...]
Award-Winning Sneaky, Snacky Squirrel Game Now a Board Book!
The Sneaky, Snacky Squirrel game wins awards because it's a genius preschool game kids love to play. Now this educational game has inspired a new lift-the-flap board book with the same title, The Sneaky, Snacky Squirrel. Both the game and the book strengthen counting and color recognition for preschoolers. Award-Winning Sneaky, Snacky Squirrel Game In the Sneaky, Snacky Squirrel … [Read more...]
The Memory Palace: Collaborative Storytelling Game
The Memory Palace is a collaborative storytelling game from Peaceable Kingdom for ages 5+ that builds memory and imagination. It encourages communication, creativity, storytelling, and memory. The Memory Palace: Collaborative Storytelling Game First players set out the picture cards in any position. Randomly put three of the monster tokens face down in three rooms. Then players take … [Read more...]
New in Board Games: Hive Mind
Your goal in Hive Mind, an exciting new board game for 3 to 12 players ages 8 and up, is to think like the other "bees" or . . . get kicked out of the hive. My family had a blast playing this party game! We love playing games together so it's awesome to find a game like Hive Mind that is both easy to play and spans a wide age range. Tabletop game fans will be interested to know that Hive Mind, … [Read more...]
17 Vocabulary Games for Kids
Vocabulary games give kids playful practice of words and spelling. Use them at home or in the classroom to make learning fun and engaging. Also, I recommend taking the recommended ages as a guideline, not a hard and fast rule. You know your kids best. These games are for kids ages 4 to 12 and beyond. Vocabulary Games I Spy ages 4+ "I spy with my little eye . . . " In this vocabulary I Spy … [Read more...]
New Learning Game: Word on the Street
Sneak in word and spelling practice with a fun new learning game called Word on the Street. It's fast-paced and competitive which making the learning less obvious since game play is the priority. But don't worry, learning is happening -- you'll be building vocabulary and problem solving as well as practicing spelling. Word on the Street, from Educational Insights, is meant for 2 players or 2 teams … [Read more...]
Mad Libs: The Game
If you're a family that loves games and word play, then you'll want to check out Mad Libs: The Game. We think it's a blast! Mad Libs: The Game In Mad Libs: The Game, players are dealt word cards. Each word card has the word in as many part of speech variations as possible -- verb, adverb, adjective, or noun. Below you'll see the options for the word Astonish: To play the Mad Libs … [Read more...]
Awesome Stacking Game for Preschoolers: Cheese Stack
Preschoolers LOVE stacking which makes Cheese Stack the perfect game for this age group! Plus cute mice and cheese wooden blocks? What's not to love?! Awesome Stacking Game for Preschoolers: Cheese Stack Not only do kids get to stack, they can play several games, develop hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills plus learn the physics of balancing objects and practice cooperation in a … [Read more...]
Loud, Hilarious, Fun: Happy Salmon Game
We found the BEST game -- it's called Happy Salmon. It's loud, it's silly, and it's tons of fun!! Not to mention, that kids over six up to adult will LOVE this game! We love this so much it's in my Games Holiday Gift Guide for Kids 2016. Loud, Hilarious, Totally Fun: Happy Salmon Game Players grab a colored stack of cards. The cards contain four actions: Pound It!, Switcheroo, High 5, … [Read more...]
Games & Puzzles Holiday Gifts for Kids 2016
Giving games and puzzles as gifts a time honored tradition in our family. Each year I look for new games that my kids and your kids will love to play -- usually with an educational or learning angle. Here's your Games and Puzzles Holiday Gift Guide for Kids 2016! See last year's Games and Puzzles Gift Guide here. Games & Puzzles Holiday Gifts for Kids 2016 Mudpuppy Cats Meow Color-in … [Read more...]