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
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
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
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
Reading Resources
Reading is so important, yet so many struggle with it. Here are some different ways to make reading easier for your family, from curricula to apps, and books to tips and tricks! I hope you find these reading resources helpful.
Pre-Reading Activities
When I was pregnant with my oldest, I always said we’d delay reading. I’d read enough about the benefits of delaying formal education and wanted my kids to play for their first several years. However, my son had different ideas.
Silly Sentences
Do your kids need extra practice reading? Or how about some practice with grammar? Silly Sentences is a great game for kids to practice these language arts skills, and have a lot of fun, too! This post may contain affiliate
BOB Books
No, BOB Books are not a game, but they are great for teaching small children how to read. I see lots of early literacy questions in various homeschool groups and forums. I thought I would share here how I taught
Happy Hats
Happy Hats, created by the makers of Bob Books, is a great little game for young readers. Unfortunately, my kids outgrew it long before I thought of writing this blog, so I have neither pictures nor a gameplay video for you,