As a mum, I’ve come to understand that all our children really want from us is our time. If you’re able to do something fun as well, that’s simply a bonus—and that’s where card games come in. I’m not a huge fan of the various games played with a standard pack of cards, I’m just…
You say ‘Barbie’ I say ‘bane of my existence’! As a mum to an adopted little girl who is not quite the spitting image of the iconic doll, I have made it my mission to keep her as unaware as possible, but to no avail. I am convinced that little girls, or a least a…
Few things capture a little one’s imagination, especially a little girl’s, like the magical world of princesses. Princess games are a fantastic way to tap into a love of adventure, magic, beauty and happily ever after. There are a large number of princess games available, often featuring everyone’s favorite Disney princesses. Familiar characters like Elsa,…
The chess set is an affordable and effective way of getting your grey matter working. Often seen as a hobby for the elite, the nerds or brainiacs, it gets overlooked by a lot of people for something more exciting. Originally used by royals and monarchs, “the game of kings” was a way to practice strategizing,…
If you’re looking for a puzzle with a twist, you can’t go wrong with a Rubiks Cube. For decades now, this colorful cube has challenged, rewarded and inspired millions of puzzle lovers. Hungry for more, they have moved on to even tougher teasers. Today, there are a whole range of similar toys. Working out a…
Transformers, robots in disguise! Transformers, more than meets the eye! Nothing inspires a love of learning how things work like a sense of wonder. The wow factor behind each Transformer’s shift from car, truck, or fighter jet to humanoid bot has inspired budding architects and engineers for a generation now. These days, a range of…
My Little Pony games are as popular now as they were almost 40 years ago. The iconic little ponies have made a comeback in a big way and if you, like me, grew up in the 80s chances are you would have owned at least one. If you yourself, as a male, didn’t own a…
Spiderman is a fantastic role model for kids. Sensitive, caring, chivalrous, and brave, he stands in contrast to darker or brasher superheroes like Wolverine and Iron Man. Plus, he’s got the coolest costume and superpowers! If your little one is a fan of the web-slinging wall-crawler, why not use this passion as a gateway to some…
While games for girls can certainly be fun for the entire family, most are designed with girls’ interests in mind. Sure, plenty of little girls like playing outside and getting dirty, but many will enjoy games that feature girly things like princesses, tea parties, and fashion. Games for girls also provide fun bonding entertainment for…
Educators and parents are always looking for unique ways to make learning exciting, and quite a few have found success with the video game Minecraft. While to many, video games might seem like the antithesis to learning, not all video games are created equal. And some have special attributes that help in the classroom. The game…
Creative pursuits like painting and drawing benefit children in a number of ways. While art games help to develop artistic skills, they also help develop language, social, cognitive,problem-solving, and motor skills. Art allows children to use their imagination and engage in hands-on activities. It also encourages self-expression that doesn’t require verbal communication. While on the…
You know Uno! This fast and frenzied card game has been a family favorite for over four decades now. Featuring a balanced mix of gentle strategy and chance, it’s entertaining for all ages and can be played by anything from 2 to 10 players, though a second deck is needed for games with 6 or…
Dogs have a way of working their way in to our hearts and becoming indispensable furry family members. Many kids love playing and cuddling with the family pet, or begging for one if your household doesn’t already include a canine. Dog games are fun for young dog obsessed kids, whether or not they have a…
We all need heroes. It’s important to have heroes we can talk to like parents, teachers, and coaches; these people are the true heroes who make our lives richer and fuller. But while our everyday heroes can keep us grounded, our fictional superheroes inspire greatness, bravery, honor, and integrity. Superheroes give us a sense of…
It’s the smell and feel of childhood. Open up one of those yellow cylinders, and inside a world of fun and imagination awaits. Play Doh is simple. It’s a colorful modeling clay made of flour, water, salt, boric acid, and mineral oil and has been a fun and engaging activity toy for generations. It’s non-toxic (good thing…
Among the many ways to actively engage children in the learning process, educational games are one of the most fun. With so many award winning and cleverly designed games on the market, young children to teens (and even adults!) can develop new skills and reinforce other skills, without even realizing they are learning. Board, card,…
There’s just something about horses. They capture our imaginations with their grace and beauty, and amaze us with their gentle dispositions that contradict their imposing size. Many girls and boys become obsessed with horses at a very young age. They love everything about horses and dream about having one of their own. Perhaps you’re a parent of a…
Not only are they fun and engaging entertainment, card games for kids encourage the development of skills like strategy, communication, mathematics, and much more. While many of us remember playing a variety of card games using a simple deck of cards, those basic concepts have been expanded in clever ways to produce exciting card games…
It’s hard to believe that just six years ago Minecraft was virtually unheard of. It was little more than a hobby project for creator and designer Markus Persson. Fast forward to 2016 and Minecraft has completely changed the way we perceive videogames. Starting as a novelty in a handful of innovative classrooms, Minecraft is now a foundation of curriculums around the…
There’s no denying Monopoly is perhaps the most iconic board game around. Its origins can be traced back to 1903 as a way to teach Americans about the values of owning land and creating wealth, but nowadays, people spend hours charging one another hundreds of dollars just to stay at Park Place for a turn….
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