I like giving kids hands-on (non-electronic) game options that they can play by themselves like this one, Squirrels Go Nuts, meant for ages six and up. My kids think this is adorable and a fun brain challenge puzzle game. Other bonuses: it's portable and develops problem solving and spatial skills. Also on: 2018 Holiday Gift Guide: Games for Kids Squirrels Go Nuts The game's goal is to … [Read more...]
2018 Holiday Gift Guide: Best Games for Kids
When you're buying Christmas or holiday gifts for your kids, give them a fun game that you all can play together! Don't Miss: 2018 STEM Gifts for Kids 2018 Literacy, Arts & Crafts Gifts 2018 Pretend Play Gift Ideas 2018 Holiday Gift Guide: Best Games for Kids Pack Your Bags ages 4 - 8 $24.99 Isn't this game adorable? It's also a learning game! Kids must pack the right clothes … [Read more...]
Maki Stack Dexterity and Visual Discrimination Game
Ready for Maki Stack, a new Blue Orange game with totally cute wooden sushi pieces? Be the quickest to build your stack to win the round. My daughter and I have been playing this game before bedtime and love it. ALL 2018 GIFT GAMES FOR KIDS Maki Stack Dexterity and Visual Discrimination Game This game sneaks in the valuable skills of dexterity and visual discrimination. Play with 2 or … [Read more...]
Brain Connect is a Fun, Fast-Thinking Puzzle Game
Disclosure: Blue Orange Games sent me a complimentary copy of this game. All opinions are my own. Does your family enjoy puzzles? How about games? If so, keep reading because Blue Orange Games combines the two in their new game, Brain Connect. It's the perfect fit for my own kids -- competitive puzzle playing! You have to think fast and use fine motor skills to solve this sliding puzzle … [Read more...]
New Game from Bananagrams: Cobra Paw
Check out Bananagram's latest game --Cobra Paw! It's a ninja title game for 4 - 6 players ages five and up. Ninja because you must move fast to spot the right tile and grab it first. It's fast and fun. The only thing my daughter doesn't like is that it's not longer. (If that isn't an endorsement, I don't know what is!) New Game from Bananagrams: Cobra Paw How to Play: Place all the … [Read more...]
Build Confidence and Creativity with the Family Game Silly Street
The game Silly Street is well, silly! It builds cognitive skills, foster characters and creativity in kids, and is a delightful action game for the whole family with kids ages 4 and up. Silly Street's mission is to help kids build character while playing into their natural needs and instincts to be active. Buy It Here Build Confidence and Creativity with the Family Game Silly … [Read more...]
Hottest New Games for Kids (for Holiday Gifts 2017)
Get ready to discover the hottest new games of 2017 you'll want to give as gifts for Christmas or the holiday you celebrate. As you know, I'm big on learning games so most of these fall into that category -- without taking out any of the fun. See last year's best games for kids here. Find the coolest STEM gifts for kids. Hottest New Games for Kids for Holiday Gifts 2017 Where's Bear - Buy It … [Read more...]
Suction Cups and Thinking Required in Game Akin
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...]
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...]
Family Fun with Utter Nonsense: The Hilarious Accent Game
You are going to LOVE this hilarious, family-friendly card game called Utter Nonsense Family Edition: The Hilarious Accent Game. I was sent a review copy and my kids couldn't wait to try it out. It didn't disappoint. We are now addicted to Utter Nonsense! and think you'll love it, too. The game, for ages 8 and up and up to 20 players, includes 50 accent cards and 450 phrase cards. … [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...]
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...]