Need help to make the most out of game time with your kids? Whether you want to help a sore loser or need a way to get out of playing any more Candy Land, we’ve got encouragement and tips to make game time easier.
For more fun, take a look at our yearly gift guide and our board game valentines.
We’re going to look, piece-by-piece, at all of the updates to the game, from the game board to the rulebook. Let’s see what we find!
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When I first picked you up, I had absolutely no idea what I was getting into. You’ve been part of my life for so long now it’s honestly hard for me to believe you’re only 14 years old…
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Six year olds have strong opinions and a variety of interests. Our top ten games covers many different styles and themes: you’re sure to find one your child will love!
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Five year olds usually have more patience for rules and competition. Here are 10 games we recommend for five year olds.
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Three years old encompasses a very wide range in a young child’s life. But here are our very favorite games that emphasize turn-taking, stacking, memory, and pattern matching.
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Tantrum Con in Charlotte, NC, is the most family-friendly convention we’ve ever attended.
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Several games we reviewed in the past year inspired me to come up with some real groaner puns. Share them with your friends!
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Whether it’s Christmas, Hanukkah, birthdays, or just because, it feels good to give board games as gifts. We present our recommendations for this year, covering all ages and experience levels.
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Learn how a San Francisco librarian uses board gaming to affirm English Language Learning and welcome people of all literacy levels.
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Even games that don’t require any reading can help your child build important reading skills, including: Fluency, Cohesion, Background Knowledge, and Executive Function.
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One of our favorite mini-projects to do every year is to come up with punny Valentines themed around board games. Here’s this year’s crop.
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Over the past year, I think many families have been reminded how great it is to sit down and play board games together. If you’d like to add a few games to your holiday shopping list, we have suggestions for all ages and situations.
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The 3 Rs (Reading, wRiting, and aRithmetic) are a huge part of elementary school, even at older ages. Can games make these “boring” subjects more fun?
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Science isn’t the only place that games can help! Our social studies curriculum this year was US history and geography, with a concentration on local Massachusetts history, culture, and geography. Could we use games to reinforce these lessons too?
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Last week, I explained why we are using games to supplement our first year of homeschooling. We had the most success adding games to our studies in science.
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A lot of parents are re-evaluating school choices now, like I did. What does it look like to jump into homeschooling with an older child? Games can help.. but could we strike a balance that allowed for a lot of fun but didn’t get in the way of learning?
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It’s been a long year. Maybe you have a better idea of what your family likes in board games? Or maybe you need some different, more accessible games. We’ve got your back, with board game gift suggestions for any age, player count, and experience level.
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