Our latest game of the month, Dragonwood from Gamewright, is a winning selection for kids who love fantasy and myth! Dragonwood has been a favorite in our house since we got it as a gift last holiday season. Dragons, goblins, unicorns, elves and gooey globs all feature in this fun game which dares players to…
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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.
15 Word Games for Kids and Families
What are some good word games to play with kids, that even grown-ups will enjoy playing? If this is the pressing question on your mind, then you have come to the right place. My family loves to play screen-free waiting games. memory games, and brain puzzlers, and I have observed over the years how helpful these…
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Game of the Month: Invasion of the Cow Snatchers
Ready for a game with the most intriguing name ever? How about “The Invasion of the Cow Snatchers?” Makes you wonder what the game is actually about, doesn’t it? I’ll start out by telling you it’s a single player logic game, and in case you’re new here, I’ve already mentioned one billion gazillion times how…
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Easy Math Game: Tens Go Fish
When your kids are learning basic addition skills, you look for all kinds of ways to make learning math fun. We’ve found math card games to be a great way to practice addition and have fun at the same time. Tens Go Fish is a mathematical version of the classic card game–you guessed it–Go Fish!…
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5 Ways to Repurpose Board Games for Toddlers and Preschoolers
We have a lot of games. I like games. My older kid LOVES games. My toddler-almost-preschooler, always wants to do whatever his awesome big brother is doing and so he loves games, or at least all the pieces and components of games. However! It’s not so easy to play the same game with your 7-year-old…
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Indoor Active Game: Land, Sea and Air
A friend of mine taught me this easy indoor active game you can play instantly (and anywhere) with your kids. When the weather goes extreme, whether it’s too hot, cold, windy or raining you can fill the long hours of boredom using our list of indoor activities for inspiration, and now I have a fun…
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Triangle Puzzle Will Stump Your Kids Longer than You Thought Possible
Quick! Your kids are hovering over you, asking you for the tablet, begging for another 15 minutest of video games and all you want to do is drink your tea and close your eyes against the onslaught and cacophony of voices! What do you do? Why you give them this paper triangle puzzle of course!…
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Dice Games with 5 Dice: Five Times the Fun!
Did you know that playing dice games with 5 dice is actually 5 times more fun than playing with one die? True story. But seriously, these 5-dice games are ever so much fun for families and they are one of the greatest screen-free boredom busters in the entire world. I do not exaggerate You can…
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Game of the Month: Zangle!
Do the following family game night criteria sound familiar? A game the whole family can enjoy. A game that works the brain but is not so difficult the adults will always win. A game that does not require reading or math skills so younger kids are not at a disadvantage. A game that is flexible…
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Best Dice Games for Kids: Have Fun and Learn New Skills!
Dice games are not just an excellent way to while away the time. The benefits of playing dice games for kids are many! Playing these games will expose kids to the wonders of probability, put math calculation skills to use, improve visual perception and manual dexterity, Not only that, while playing dice games, your children…
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