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
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
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
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
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
I Sea 10!
I Sea 10! is a fantastic game for helping young children work on counting, addition and subtraction, and especially making 10. You know, learning that 6+4=10, or 3+7=10. Really knowing how to make 10 makes it much easier to add
The Game of Life
Many people are familiar with the Game of Life, and indeed, it’s one I remember fondly from my own childhood. However, after trying a few different games, I came to the conclusion that I just don’t like the game anymore.
Math Explosion
When I first opened the box to Math Explosion, I was dismayed at its cheapness. The box is such that the only way to store all the game components in it, is for the volcano to be folded, which can
Money Bags
Learning how to count money is so important, yet can be a tricky concept for many kids. In addition to some games, my kids got real-world experience working with their own actual money. You have several options for money games;