If your kids love bugs, invertebrates, insects, or creepy-crawlies, then they might enjoy Bugs and Slugs! Made by the same people who made Scabs ‘n’ Guts, it’s a simple, fun science game. Personally, I have to admit I wasn’t impressed.
Clue-Giving Games
Do your kids enjoy clues, puzzles, logic, or mysteries? They might love these clue-giving games! Codenames is probably the easiest of our clue-giving games. However, it works better with bigger groups. There are lots of different versions available and you
Brave New Worlds
Is your child learning about space, or do they want to learn about space? Then you definitely want to check out Brave New Worlds! I got it on Kickstarter when my space-obsessed son was far too young, so it’s been
Chemistry Games
You can learn a lot from games, but some subjects are easier than others. In the summer of 2025, my family began learning about chemistry. Crash Course and Khan Academy formed the backbone of our first introduction, but I wanted
Subatomic
Are you looking for a game to play double-duty for chemistry and physics? Subatomic is a bigger, more complicated game, but it might be just what you’re looking for! This post may contain affiliate links, meaning if you click on
Compounded
Chemistry, strategy, and competition, oh my! Compounded might be just the game to round out your chemistry studies. Careful, though; if a lab fire occurs, you could lose everything! This post may contain affiliate links, meaning if you click on
Ion
Need another small-ish card game to support your child’s chemistry studies? Ion (another Genius Games favorite!), with its unique gameplay, may be just the thing! This post may contain affiliate links, meaning if you click on it and make a
Valence
Are your kids learning about chemistry? Does your family love fun, fast-paced card games? Then you definitely need to consider Valence! Chemistry, ninjas, elements, molecules, and chemical attacks! What could be better? This post may contain affiliate links, meaning if
Periodic
Are your kids learning chemistry? Periodic (by Genius Games) is one of the best chemistry games out there that will help your kids gain familiarity with the periodic table of the elements. Even better, it’s just a really fun game
Coding Games
Coding is an important skill that even very small children can learn! As our world is more and more saturated with technology, coding is one of those skills that can only help our children. However, we don’t necessarily want our
Code Master
Coding has become almost a buzzword these days and it seems like everyone is learning it or wants their kids to learn it. There are even coding games for preschoolers! However, most coding requires a computer and screen time, which
Physics Games
For the past year or so, I have been aware that my blog is missing physics games and so I have been on the hunt for them. While it’s easy to find great chemistry and biology games, it’s much harder
Habitat
Are your kids studying forest animals, food chains or webs, ecology, or do they just love animals? Habitat is a great card game for you to try! It can be hard to find, but I think Ecology is similar. This
Herd Your Horses
Like many girls, I caught the horse bug early. My big sister started horseback riding lessons when I was 7 or 8, and I started shortly afterward. I didn’t get my first horse until I was a teenager, so the
Dangerous Book For Boys Game
Don’t be fooled by the title; the Dangerous Book for Boys Game is great for all people! Challenges, resources, and storms–oh my! You’re stranded on an island with up to three other people and need to make your way off
Learning Science Through Video Games
Guest article by Chris Wright from Dadding on the Road. This article is part of our Gameschooling with Video Games series. STEM, or Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, is one area where video games truly shine. Just like using video
Mission: Survival
If your family enjoys the out-of-doors and survival skills, Mission: Survival is the perfect game for you! Mission: Survival has four different areas represented: the desert, ocean, mountains, and rainforest. Unfortunately, this game seems to be out of print. At
Oceans
When my kids were somewhere around 4 and 5–about 2019 or so–my son wanted to learn about oceans. Being the connected, gameschooling homeschool mom that I am, I knew that North Star Game Studio (the designers of the Evolution games)
CAMP
Does your family enjoy camping or the outdoors? Do you enjoy learning new information and testing your knowledge? Then you’ll love the game CAMP! This post may contain affiliate links, meaning if you click on it and make a purchase
