If you are also a lover of whodunnits, logic puzzles, and mysteries, then Clue is a no-brainer. There are many different variations, so it’s easy to choose a version that appeals to your family. Don’t like violence? No worries! Clue
Games That Don’t Require Reading
One of my many favorite parts of homeschooling is that we have so many ways to learn! If your child isn’t ready to read yet, no worries; they can still learn so much. These games don’t require your child to
Learning a Second Language
My family spent the winter of 2022/2023 right next to the Mexican border. As in, about a mile away. (My husband once almost went to Mexico on accident, but that’s a different story.) To prepare, I thought we’d start trying
Teaching Sportsmanship
Does your child have a difficult time winning or losing games? Or how about when they play; do they throw a fit when things don’t go their way? Do they struggle with perfectionism or anxiety? If a task is difficult
Typing Programs and Games
When I was in high school, one of the best, most useful classes I took was a typing class. I had been hunt-and-pecking for years, but this class really made a difference for me. Ever since I took the course,
221B Baker Street
Does your family love mysteries, clues, and logic? 221B Baker Street might be just the game for you! It combines Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes with Wells’ Time Machine to give you crimes to solve in 20th-century America. This post may contain
Spot It!
Spot It! is a quick, fun game perfect for kids and adults of any age! If you have a wide range of ages to keep occupied, a family get-together, or even just a few minutes while you wait at a
Covalence
Covalence is a great game for chemistry, but no prior knowledge is required. If your family loves logic games as much as mine, Covalence will be a great way to introduce your kids to chemical formulas! This post may contain
Wildcraft
I purchased Wildcraft when I was first starting my herbalism studies. The company that makes it, Learning Herbs, has a wide variety of educational materials for kids and adults, at a variety of price points, and it’s all excellent. If
The World Geography Board Game
My family has had and loved The World Geography Card Game for years, but over the winter, we had a chance to try The World Geography Board Game. When I found out that there was a board game version, I
Civil War Game
Are you learning about the Civil War with your kids? Do you want something a little more fun? We picked up Civil War Game by Learningames from the thrift store to help complete our Civil War unit study. While I
Single-Player Games
Single-player games are an integral part of our homeschooling and even daily life. Turn to single-player games when: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning if you click on it and make a purchase, I’ll receive a small commission at
Treasure Quest
Treasure Quest is another single-player logic game by Thinkfun. It’s great for those times when one treasure-obsessed child needs to be kept occupied, but no one else is free to play a game with them. Included in the game are
Cat Crimes
Do you have a cat-lover who needs more game time than you can provide? Or maybe they need something quiet to do that’s not on a screen? Cat Crimes is the perfect single-player logic game for them! This post may
Cover Your Tracks
Cover Your Tracks is another single-player logic game from Thinkfun. If you have a nature theme for your homeschool this year, this is the perfect game to include in morning baskets or when you need to occupy one child! Cover
Rush Hour
Rush Hour is a logic-building single-player game. It’s great for any time you need one person to occupy themselves for a bit. It’s created by Thinkfun, so you know it’ll be a winner. This post may contain affiliate links, meaning
Homeschool Mom Summit
I am so excited to be presenting a talk on gameschooling during the Homeschool Mom Summit: Spring Collection! Infuse Your Homeschooling With Fun By Gameschooling! is chock-full of tips to get more fun, games, and learning into your homeschooling day.
Games Based on Books, Movies, and TV Shows
My family loves our books, movies, and TV shows, and we love games based on them! Plus, playing the game, reading the book, and watching the movie can form a wonderful foundation for a unit study. Here are our favorite
Star Trek Catan
Do you love Star Trek, and want a different version of Catan? Star Trek Catan might be the perfect game for you! This post may contain affiliate links, meaning if you click on it and make a purchase I’ll receive
Villainous
Villainous is a super cool game featuring villains from movies! If you are a little bit twisted and like the bad guys to win sometimes, this might be just the game for you! This post may contain affiliate links, meaning