Do you need a great party game? Or do you want to encourage more creative thinking in your kids? Mad Gab may be just the game you need! It works best with bigger groups and people that are familiar with
Codenames
Codenames is a game of clues, guesses, and out-of-the-box thinking. We have the Disney version, but there are others. Players divide into two teams and on each team is a clue master and at least one guesser. This post may
Not Parent Approved
If your family enjoys Apples to Apples, and the adults in your family enjoy Cards Against Humanity, then you will enjoy Not Parent Approved. Get ready for a hilarious time that your kids will love! Apples to Apples is the
Learning English and Language Arts from Video Games
Guest article by Chris Wright from Dadding on the Road. This article is part of our Gameschooling with Video Games series. Not all video games are jumping from platform to platform “fragging” nameless baddies. Many games out there are full
Storytelling Games
Some say that storytelling is what makes us human. Whether or not you believe that, you cannot deny that stories form an integral part of any human culture. From myths and legends to folk tales and fairy tales, novels to
Story Line: Fairy Tales
Some people have a natural gift for telling amazing stories. Some of us, not so much. I fall into the latter category, and I need a lot of help to exercise this muscle of mine. This is where storytelling games
Learning a Second Language
My family spent the winter of 2022/2023 right next to the Mexican border. As in, about a mile away. (My husband once almost went to Mexico on accident, but that’s a different story.) To prepare, I thought we’d start trying
Typing Programs and Games
When I was in high school, one of the best, most useful classes I took was a typing class. I had been hunt-and-pecking for years, but this class really made a difference for me. Ever since I took the course,
Road Scholar: Play and Learn Spanish
Road Scholar: Play and Learn Spanish is not only out of print, but the entire company is no more, so I’m really glad we found it at a thrift store! It’s a bit like Candyland, but with Spanish words and
Measure Up!
For music students, rhythmic proficiency is so important. There are many ways to practice rhythms, and Measure Up is just one more way. However, it is just a small deck of cards, so readily stored. This post may contain affiliate
Compose Yourself
Compose Yourself is a really clever tool that’s, unfortunately, out of print. Even more frustrating, their website has been taken down, so you can’t even use it. However, there are workarounds, and the game is readily available on eBay. Compose
Upwords
I picked up Upwords on a whim from the thrift store. I’d heard of it, and that it was good, but that was it. Especially if you don’t have any other spelling games, Upwords is a total win! This post
Scrabble
Everyone knows Scrabble, but it’s the best-known spelling game for a reason. And even better than that, you can work on your math at the same time that you work on your spelling! This post may contain affiliate links, meaning
Bananagrams
My kids LOVE playing with our Bananagram tiles! If your kids are interested in playing with letters, these can be an excellent option for you. It’s easy to rearrange them to see how to create different words. This post may
Boggle
Can I tell you a secret? I don’t think I like this game. Whew, I’m glad that’s off my chest! Boggle is an oft-recommended game for spelling, but it’s one we haven’t really played yet. This post may contain affiliate
Quiddler
Do you want a game to work on both spelling and math? Did you enjoy playing the game of Spoons as a child as much as I did? Then Quiddler is the perfect game for you! This post may contain
Reading Better Together
Reading Better Together is a fantastic curriculum to help you teach your child how to read. Not only are there detailed lesson plans and books to use, but tons of support, how-to videos, bonuses, games, a private Facebook group, and
Snap It Up!
Looking for a fun game to work on basic spelling? Look no further than Snap It Up! You can either use it as a fun, fast-paced game to work on speed, or use turns and take your time a bit
Gnomes At Night
If you find yourself really needing to work on your relationship with one specific child, or you have two kids that need to work on their sibling relationship, Gnomes At Night could be just what you’re looking for. It’s a
D&D: The Adventure Begins
Do you love role-playing games, but lack the energy for an entire one? Or maybe you have a kiddo who wants to play D&D, but you don’t know where/how to get started? Then Dungeons & Dragons: The Adventure Begins is