When asked about the advantages of playing board games with kids you might think of the usual reasons. They teach strategy and sportsmanship, and they are opportunities for family bonding. But games can have other distinct advantages. Specifically, the right game can strengthen visual perception skills and improve visual discrimination. Occupational therapists have long recognized…
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Games
Kids learn all sorts of skills by playing games. We have family game night at least once a week and the kids spend a lot of time playing by themselves, too. Here you will find both DIY games, especially math games, as well as our games of the month which include instructions and tips for playing with younger kids at the table.
We are especially fond of DIY games from around the world, you can view all our traditional games and instructional videos here.
Shisima: 3-in-a-Row Game from Kenya
What kid hasn’t played a million rounds of tic-tac-toe? Well, put down your pencils because we have an old but new-to-you replacement for that classic game. Shisima is a traditional abstract strategy, three-in-a-row game from Kenya that you play with movable tokens instead of pencil and paper. You may have enjoyed other 3-in-a-row games we’ve…
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Addition and Subtraction Dice Game to Practice Math Facts
We all know games are a great way to get in some great math practice with kids. Dice games, in particular are the perfect tool to keep in your arsenal of materials for quick math learning games. This addition and subtraction dice game is great for kids ages 5 and up who are learning early…
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Game of the Month: Tsuro
In case you hadn’t noticed, our family loves to play a variety of games. Sometimes we need something simple and elegant, other times we need something a bit more complex. Both categories of games keep us on our toes and I’m delighted to report that today we are recommending one of each type of game!…
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5 Coding Games for Kids to Play Offline
Learning how to code is a valuable skill but fortunately, your kids don’t have to sit in front of a screen for hours on end in order to learn programming concepts! These five screen-free coding games for kids teach the logic and planning skills they need to excel at coding. The games below include both…
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Fantastic Travel Games for Kids
Since we play so many games in our family, you might imagine we have some favorite travel games. Since I can’t pick just one favorite, you are getting six recommendations for the best and funnest travel games for kids. (Lucky you.) As you know, I make it a point not to use electronic screens to…
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Game of the Month: Impact: Battle of Elements!
Here’s what you want: a game that takes zero time to learn, is quick to play, but engaging enough that playing it over and over at the request of your child does not send your brain into a boredom spiral. Am I right? That’s why today I’m sharing with you my son’s new favorite game….
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Game of the Month: Mystic Market
Mystic Market is a unique family game with some of the most fun props ever and we are addicted! This problem-solving game with a touch of magic invites players to imagine themselves in a market world bustling with the trade of wondrous elements where players must be clever enough to outwit shifting fortunes. Intrigued? Note:…
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