Generally, when most people think of board games, they think of games meant for teenagers or adults. Monopoly or Sorry! if they’re more mainstream, Ticket To Ride or Catan if they’re more into games, or Pandemic, GloomHaven, or any of
Spelling Games
I frequently see questions about different spelling games, so I thought I would do a bonus post quickly on the ones that we have. While they’re all competitive games, it’s not too hard to play cooperatively using open hands, working
Free Print & Play Games
Variety is the spice of life, they say, and I agree! I love having a ton of different games to choose from, but more often than not, my budget says, “Sorry, no.” That’s where free print-and-play games come in! This
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
Botley Coding Robot
Okay, no, Botley is not a game. It’s a programmable robot, perfect for preschoolers through early elementary. Robots, programming, and STEM/STEAM not only are hot topics in today’s world, but they’ve been keen points of interest in my house. So
Color Mix-A-Roo
Color Mix-A-Roo is the perfect game for toddlers and preschoolers working on their colors! My daughter is 6 now and still enjoys the game. Unfortunately, it appears to be out of print, but it can still be found on eBay.
Eye Found It!
While games for preschoolers are getting more common, there aren’t as many of them as for older kids. The Richard Scarry’s Busytown version of Eye Found It! is great for young kids, while other versions of Eye Found It! can
Goldie Blox STEM Kits
STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, and has been all the rage lately. Goldie Blox STEM kits help with at least Science and Engineering. If you’d like to introduce your preschool or early elementary student to STEM topics,
Our Gaming Table
When we moved into our bus, one of my requests was that my husband make me a gaming table. I was tired of feeling like we couldn’t work on a puzzle because it would take up the whole table and
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
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,
Game Storage
In 2022, my family sold almost everything, including our house and farm, and moved into a school bus. We went with a full 40’, but we have a separate driving compartment at the front which cuts into our living space
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;
