1313 Dead End Drive is a fun one, particularly if you both like Clue, and your family can deal with “take that” antagonistic game mechanics. There are definitely times my family can’t play this game; if anyone is feeling emotionally
Teaching Music Appreciation
In my state (WA), we have 11 required subjects we have to cover as homeschoolers, and music and art appreciation is one of them. Even though I was a violin teacher for several years, my kids have only had a
Mission Critical: Mars
I will be straight-up honest with you. I did not enjoy Mission Critical: Mars. We found it at the thrift store and thought we’d love it. (I mean, we love computers and cooperative games; what could go wrong? Apparently a
Frog Juice
Frog Juice is an out-of-print Gamewright game that quickly became a favorite for my family. It’s similar to Sleeping Queens, in that math is not the primary goal of the game. However, math is a useful part of the game
Engineering Ants
Do you want to introduce your younger child to STEM topics? While there are tons of great books and documentaries, nothing beats hands-on application. Engineering Ants combines fun with engineering and problem-solving for young kids. This post may contain affiliate
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: The Board Game
If you love whodunits like Clue and crime shows as much as I do, then this CSI board game might be just the thing to round out your collection. With a bit of modification, I do think this can be
Where the Wild Things Are
Are you like me, and do you love games based on your favorite books and movies? If you do, and you have little ones, Where the Wild Things Are is a great addition to your collection! I’ve heard it’s similar
How to Create a Unit Study
Here’s the deal: creating a unit study doesn’t have to be hard. Unit studies can be as simple or as easy as you’d like. I try to incorporate as many different types of resources as I can, but I don’t
What Time Is It?
While digital clocks are more common than ever, analog clocks are still out there. Plus, I think they give a good visual representation of time that can be helpful. However, it can be tricky for kids to learn, which is
Preschool Games
Generally, when most people think of board games, they think of games meant for teenagers or adults. Monopoly or Sorry! if they’re more mainstream, Ticket To Ride or Catan if they’re more into games, or Pandemic, GloomHaven, or any of
Spelling Games
I frequently see questions about different spelling games, so I thought I would do a bonus post quickly on the ones that we have. While they’re all competitive games, it’s not too hard to play cooperatively using open hands, working
Free Print & Play Games
Variety is the spice of life, they say, and I agree! I love having a ton of different games to choose from, but more often than not, my budget says, “Sorry, no.” That’s where free print-and-play games come in! This
Sums in Space
After kids learn to count, and then to add and subtract within 10, it’s time for some slightly bigger numbers! However, usually about the same age kids are working with these slightly bigger numbers, they often go through an extra-competitive
Auntie Pasta’s Fraction Game
Fractions can be a strong point of contention among many students and their teachers. Teachers and parents know how important fractions are, but often, kids struggle with them. This is where Auntie Pasta’s Pizza Fraction Game comes in! Introduce fractions
Botley Coding Robot
Okay, no, Botley is not a game. It’s a programmable robot, perfect for preschoolers through early elementary. Robots, programming, and STEM/STEAM not only are hot topics in today’s world, but they’ve been keen points of interest in my house. So
Color Mix-A-Roo
Color Mix-A-Roo is the perfect game for toddlers and preschoolers working on their colors! My daughter is 6 now and still enjoys the game. Unfortunately, it appears to be out of print, but it can still be found on eBay.
Eye Found It!
While games for preschoolers are getting more common, there aren’t as many of them as for older kids. The Richard Scarry’s Busytown version of Eye Found It! is great for young kids, while other versions of Eye Found It! can
Goldie Blox STEM Kits
STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, and has been all the rage lately. Goldie Blox STEM kits help with at least Science and Engineering. If you’d like to introduce your preschool or early elementary student to STEM topics,
Our Gaming Table
When we moved into our bus, one of my requests was that my husband make me a gaming table. I was tired of feeling like we couldn’t work on a puzzle because it would take up the whole table and
Robot Turtles
Do you have a young child who loves robots, coding, or even turtles? Are you wanting to introduce your child to coding in a friendly, fun way? Look no further than Robot Turtles! Robot Turtles is a great off-screen introduction