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Preschool Picks: Ten Games in One

It is around the time when planning for the next preschool year begins. I love to choose items and curriculum for my preschooler. Perhaps it is because I am such a kid at heart. Preschool is a wonderful time of exploration and teaching through games. One of the questions I receive most is about products, curriculum, and games that I recommend for the preschool years. In this next series on Preschool Picks, I will share the best I have used and come across. The first item I want to share is My Very First Educational Play Zoo by HABA. Last … Continue reading →

Preschool Game: Gary Gouda

Game: Gary Gouda Manufacturer: HABA Number of Players: 2 to 6 Playing Time: 10 to 15 minutes Suggested Age: 4 and up Learning Aspect: Memory Game Description: Shoo, get away! Was that really Gary Gouda, the mouse, cheese-hunting again? The greedy mouse just can’t stop! Not one piece of cheese is safe, and he risks becoming stuck in the mouse holes with his big belly. He really should have memorized by now which holes he can pass through after eating one, two, or more pieces of cheese! He also has to avoid the quick pet cat, Kiki, who always seems … Continue reading →

Family Game Night: Zero

Game: Zero Made by: University Games Ages: 12+ Game Synopsis: If you have always wondered what it feels like to be a complete Zero, then Zero Game is for you! Zero is the exciting family game that asks players to search their minds for the “least popular” aspects of pop culture. More than 450 people were surveyed in the US, UK, Australia and Mexico and University Games tabulated their answers to hundreds of questions. Now, you and your friends can match wits with them to see who comes up with the “least” likely answer. Each Card lists all of the … Continue reading →

Relax this Holiday Weekend with Disney Games

A holiday like Thanksgiving is the perfect time for a family to get together and play some games. Disney fanatics have many games from which they can choose to play that relate to the Mouse House. The official Disney Parks blog has a post on some of the possibilities. Many of these are pre-existing popular board games that have released Disney editions. My mind immediately went to Monopoly, special versions of which you can find for just about anything, from “Star Wars” to college football. And of course there’s a Disney Monopoly. I wonder if in addition to purchasing Disney … Continue reading →

Family Game Night: You’ve Been Sentenced

I am very excited to bring to you this wonderful game! As a homeschooling mom, a lover of grammar and words, and an all around crazy gal, I have to say this game is now one of my favorites! It’s challenging, hilarious, and almost too much fun! I have to tell you that finding a family game that everyone loves and keeps your brain working is hard to find. This game encourages a healthy dose of brain training along with pure family fun. Let’s get to the basics. The game is designed for ages 8 and up. You will need … Continue reading →

Simple Games

One of the things I find particularly magical about children is their ability to pretend and imagine the most amazing things with the least amazing materials. Their minds are unbelievably active and this contributes to both the joy they make and the joy they share. I’m very much looking forward to my son speaking and walking as his imagination will be more readily accessible rather than only in his mind. When I was little a big cardboard box was a fantastic and wonderful thing. Forts were immediately created! Windows were cut, drawbridges were constructed using duct tape or dental floss, … Continue reading →

Start Looking for Those Games and Puzzles

Now is the time to take a look at the games and puzzles that you may like to buy for the holiday season or for upcoming birthdays. This is because starting now through the beginning of November, you should get the greatest bargains when you purchase certain toys. The stores are trying to get a jump start on the holiday season, so they are starting to test the waters with certain toys. You may find some particular character toys being testing in promotion, but you will really clean up if you focus mostly on the board games and the puzzles. … Continue reading →

Barney Fun and Games

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Barney has been a childhood friend for some time now. His jolly character and cuddly appearance is very inviting to children. He has been known to make both the young and old at heart smile with joy. Barney shows and videos have been long loved by children and parents. They offer fun, excitement, and educational values. The Barney movie “Fun and Games” displays his typical movie pattern in that it features Barney, Baby Bop, and a group of children. Barney comes to life and creates a fun filled adventure for the children. He promises to show them his game machine … Continue reading →

Sidewalk Chalk Games

Break out the sidewalk chalk and think big! With a yard stick, or a board to use for a straight edge, your kids can use the chalk to draw a giant checkerboard or chess game on the driveway or patio. As a plus, it takes a while to color in all those squares! And it’s a good lesson in measuring and parallel lines. For checkers you can use different colors of paper plates. For chess pieces, you could draw pictures on the plates, or even use stuffed animals. I’m thinking the kids could even be markers themselves and play a … Continue reading →

Games to Play at a Pooh Bear Party

Here are some games to play at your Pooh Bear Party! For a fun game, that is harder than it sounds, try to throw “bees” into a honey pot. The bees can be any decent sized candy. We used miniature Hersey candy bars. To make the candy look more like bees, draw black stripes on yellow tissue paper, then wrap a small pieces of the tissue paper around the candy and secure it with a piece of clear tape. To play the game, try to throw the “bees” into the pot. The honey pot can be a punch bowl, or … Continue reading →