My neighbor’s mom is a math tutor and she likes to discuss how “Kids these days just don’t get fractions!” (Be sure to say that in a New York accent.) Whatever the reason, fractions can be difficult to understand. However, after you play these fraction games with your kids, they will have them figured out 100%. Okay,…
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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, like Len Choa and Tchuka Ruma.
Game of the Month: Shadows in the Forest
My game of the month today is one of the most unusual and innovative board games we’ve ever played. We have a closet full of board games, card games, dice games, you name it, but until now we have never had a board game that is played in the dark. Yep, that’s right. Thinkfun’s Shadows…
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It’s the Luck of the Roll: Aces in the Pot Dice Game
You’ve just finished family dinner. You’ve somehow managed to get the kids to help clean up without whining. The kids are about to run away to their rooms and hide there for the rest of the evening. But what you really want is a little more family time. (After all, they grow up so fast!)…
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Mū Tōrere: A Traditional Abstract Strategy Game from New Zealand
So you’ve looked in your game closet and everything seems so tired. You’ve played every game a zillion times and you want something new, and you want it now. What do you do? You make your own game! If you’ve got the paper, a pencil and a few coins, I’ve got the instructions. Today we…
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15 Brain Games for Kids Your Kids Will Love
What if I told you there is a way for your children to become better thinkers, keep their eyeballs healthy and build social skills all at the same time? Brain games will do just that! Brain games for kids are an essential part of my parenting toolkit. They fill the time while waiting in line,…
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Game of the Month: Quiddler
As you might imagine, I love games that enhance literacy! Quiddler, a card game in which the objective is to spell words, is one such game, and it’s my Game of the Month selection (which I am getting in just under the wire)! (Note: this post includes affiliate links to Quiddler) How to Play Quiddler As…
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Screen-Free Travel: Road Trip Games for Kids
Here’s the scene. The whole family is looking forward to vacation. You are going somewhere exciting and new! There will be sun! Sand! Surf! Mountains! The problem? It’s one heck of a car ride. So what, you’ll just pull out the iPads, right? Sure, it’s easy to strap on the headphones and give each kid…
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Sim Pencil Game: A Mathematical Brain Teaser for 2 Players!
Where has this game been all my life? I’ve always liked dots and boxes for a great on the go waiting or travel game, and the Sim pencil game, also known as “the game of Sim” is a great new discovery for us! It’s more than a game, it’s a brain teaser for two players!…
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Tapatan: A Brain Boosting Twist on Tic-Tac-Toe
The kids and I have been playing Tapatan, a three in a row game from the Philippines. It’s easy to learn how to play this strategic game for kids (and grown-ups!) and although it looks similar to tic-tac-toe, it is more fun. It is very similar to Nine Holes, but the board is slightly different….
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Learn Basic Chess Skills with These Two Games!
Learning how to play chess is a great brain workout. And lots of parents want their kids to learn basic chess skills to give those young brains a boost. But first… I have a confession. I hate chess. This may be a little surprising seeing as how much I love playing games with my kids….
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