Game(s) of the Month: Travel Games

June 11, 2013
A selection of our favorite games to keep kids buys on car rides and airplane trips.

This month’s games post is a special edition focusing on our favorite travel games. Since I can’t pick just one, you get six recommendations. (Lucky you.) Last month our family flew cross-country for a lovely week on my father’s property in rural Oregon. As I pointed out in last year’s travel games post, I make… Keep Reading →

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Game of the Month: Rat-a-Tat Cat

May 15, 2013
Rat-a-Tat-Cat card game from Gamewright works mental math and memoryskills.

Rat-a-Tat Cat is a card game for kids from Gamewright that requires players to use simple strategy, mathematical and memory skills. It has won tons of awards, including the Mensa Select award. I love it when our favorite games are recognized by Mensa because that makes me feel super-smart. I mean, winning obviously proves I’m… Keep Reading →

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Game of the Month: Swish {Card Game}

April 16, 2013
Swish game exercises spatial intelligence

Swish Card Game Our Game of the Month is ThinkFun’s Swish. Long time readers of this blog {bless you!} know that my kids and I love games! Swish is a new favorite of ours.  Swish is a family card game that challenges players’ spatial thinking skills. The rules are easy but even adults will find… Keep Reading →

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Game of the Month: ChickyBoom

March 13, 2013
ChickyBoom is a balancing and fine motor game for kids

This month our favorite game is perfect for preschoolers but my 8 year old loves playing it, too. Chickyboom is a balancing game with a simple, but brilliant concept. During play, kids will intuitively develop their understanding of how balance works, exercise their fine motor skills and practice counting. It also teaches cause and effect and… Keep Reading →

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Game of the Month: Scrambled States

February 14, 2013
Fun and educational game - Scrambled States of America

Scrambled States of America Game Inspired by the popular picture book of the same name, Scrambled States of America is one of Kiddo’s favorites. He’s requested to play it more times than I can count! This is no dry and dreary educational game. It exercises kids’ visual recognition and quick thinking skills while they learn… Keep Reading →

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