My family recently landed in our winter location and got a post office box for the first time since we left last spring. And right about the same time, I found out about Finders Seekers. These are escape room monthly
Magnetic Chess
Do you love 2-player logic games as much as I do? I enjoy lots of other games, too (obviously), but there is something so very satisfying about pitting my logic and strategy against someone else’s. Magnetism or Magnetic Chess definitely
Hnefatafl (Viking or Nordic Chess)
Chess, Othello, and the Nordic countries all combined. That’s Hnefatafl (nef-ah-tah-fel or nep-ah-tah-pel). And no, I can’t pronounce it, though you can check out our play-through video which required my husband to say it. This post may contain affiliate links,
Learning for Gifted Kids (but Actually for Everyone!)
Learning is most impactful when it feels like a big ol’ adventure. When kids are engaged, curious, and feel ownership over their education, they absorb knowledge more deeply and enjoy the process. Although discovery-based learning, choice, and freedom are often
Mission: Survival
If your family enjoys the out-of-doors and survival skills, Mission: Survival is the perfect game for you! Mission: Survival has four different areas represented: the desert, ocean, mountains, and rainforest. Unfortunately, this game seems to be out of print. At
Oceans
When my kids were somewhere around 4 and 5–about 2019 or so–my son wanted to learn about oceans. Being the connected, gameschooling homeschool mom that I am, I knew that North Star Game Studio (the designers of the Evolution games)
CAMP
Does your family enjoy camping or the outdoors? Do you enjoy learning new information and testing your knowledge? Then you’ll love the game CAMP! This post may contain affiliate links, meaning if you click on it and make a purchase
Labyrinth
If your family enjoys mazes, puzzles, strategy, and logic, then Labyrinth is sure to be a hit. Well, as long as your family can handle competitive (and at times cutthroat) games. This post may contain affiliate links, meaning if you
Catan Games
Settlers of Catan has been seen as a “gateway game” for several years. It was one of the first of a new kind of game; games different than Candy Land or Monopoly; games created by a smaller company. For these
Clue
If you are also a lover of whodunnits, logic puzzles, and mysteries, then Clue is a no-brainer. There are many different variations, so it’s easy to choose a version that appeals to your family. Don’t like violence? No worries! Clue
Games That Don’t Require Reading
One of my many favorite parts of homeschooling is that we have so many ways to learn! If your child isn’t ready to read yet, no worries; they can still learn so much. These games don’t require your child to
Teaching Sportsmanship
Does your child have a difficult time winning or losing games? Or how about when they play; do they throw a fit when things don’t go their way? Do they struggle with perfectionism or anxiety? If a task is difficult
221B Baker Street
Does your family love mysteries, clues, and logic? 221B Baker Street might be just the game for you! It combines Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes with Wells’ Time Machine to give you crimes to solve in 20th-century America. This post may contain
Wildcraft
I purchased Wildcraft when I was first starting my herbalism studies. The company that makes it, Learning Herbs, has a wide variety of educational materials for kids and adults, at a variety of price points, and it’s all excellent. If
The World Geography Board Game
My family has had and loved The World Geography Card Game for years, but over the winter, we had a chance to try The World Geography Board Game. When I found out that there was a board game version, I
Civil War Game
Are you learning about the Civil War with your kids? Do you want something a little more fun? We picked up Civil War Game by Learningames from the thrift store to help complete our Civil War unit study. While I
Cat Crimes
Do you have a cat-lover who needs more game time than you can provide? Or maybe they need something quiet to do that’s not on a screen? Cat Crimes is the perfect single-player logic game for them! This post may
Cover Your Tracks
Cover Your Tracks is another single-player logic game from Thinkfun. If you have a nature theme for your homeschool this year, this is the perfect game to include in morning baskets or when you need to occupy one child! Cover
Games Based on Books, Movies, and TV Shows
My family loves our books, movies, and TV shows, and we love games based on them! Plus, playing the game, reading the book, and watching the movie can form a wonderful foundation for a unit study. Here are our favorite
Star Trek Catan
Do you love Star Trek, and want a different version of Catan? Star Trek Catan might be the perfect game for you! This post may contain affiliate links, meaning if you click on it and make a purchase I’ll receive