Itzi is a new fast-paced word game from the creators of Tenzi. (Which is a favorite game we LOVE!! My review of Tenzi is here.) You know when you want to get off screen time or take a break from homework but don't have a lot of time? Itzi is the answer -- at least for us! Itzi is for 2 to 8 players, ages 8 and up. The benefit of more players is it takes a bit longer. However, my … [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...]
Oddly Obvious Word Game for Kids
Want a learning game that is totally fun? Oddly Obvious is a family word game that is so engaging that kids don't even realize how much they're thinking and learning. But trust me, they will be thinking! This game forces players to think about puns and word play in order to guess the correct word and win. Oddly Obvious Word Game for Kids One Oddly Obvious player reads the other players … [Read more...]
BLURT: Fun Thinking Game for the Whole Family
Ready for a new fun family game? (That will make your kids think and build vocabulary?) It's called BLURT! and is dubbed "the uproarious word race game" because it truly is exciting, fast-paced, and darn-right hilarious. Oh, and it's all about words. BLURT: Fun Thinking Game for the Whole Family The game includes 300 cards with 1800 clues. We really like the option of the two difficulty … [Read more...]
Review of Osmo Gaming System for iPad
Of all the Osmo Gaming System game apps, we loved Words best of all. (Go figure. I'm a writer, what can I say.) Osmo sees something physically on your table and instantaneously recognizes it on the screen. Choose from four apps about math, words, drawing, and invention. It's amazingly innovative and like that it provides the interactive experience parents want with technology. Review of … [Read more...]
3 Engrossing Word Games for Kids
Three word games, WordARound, Bubble Talk, and Junior Scrabble, are always top choices for my kids for family game time. (Although I think my husband could play Bubble Talk by himself just because he thinks it's so funny.) Let me tell you about them. Word Games for Kids 1. WordARound WordARound is a super fun word game for kids. The cards have three rings, black, red, and blue, with words … [Read more...]
“On the Go” Phonics Scavenger Hunt
written by Terri of Creative Family Fun Finding something educational for your child to do while you're out in public can be hard. An "On the Go" Phonics Scavenger Hunt is perfect for those times where you're sitting in the car, doctor's office, or even at a meeting where you need to keep the little one busy. This "On the Go" Phonics Scavenger Hunt is perfect for the child who is learning … [Read more...]
5 Simple Ways to Play with Sounds in Words
Kids must play games with sounnds so they can hear the sounds in each word when they're learning to read and write. The ability to hear, blend, and break apart sounds in words is a huge building block included in the foundation of both reading and writing. To increase the awareness of these sounds, there a simple sound games kids can play. When creating sound games, we want to include activities … [Read more...]
Blurt Word Game
Today's totally awesome word game is Blurt - a word game that will build vocabulary, make you think fast and provide hilarity. We love it and think you will too. Thumbs up we cheer. We highly recommend Blurt! Blurt Word Game The Game: One player reads the clue to the others. The other players try to blurt out the correct answer first. Whoever wins the blurt gets to move ahead on the game … [Read more...]