Usually, I’m not a huge fan of “Junior” games; rather, I prefer to modify rules so my kids can play the regular game. However, Evolution: The Beginning is one I found at the thrift store and just couldn’t pass up.
Money Games
The possibilities for learning about money with board games are awesome. There is so much variety! Then, of course, there’s buying board games, shopping sales, and how to fund your gaming habit. This post may contain affiliate links, meaning if
Clumsy Thief
What combines speed, fun, and math? Many card games, true; but I’m talking about Clumsy Thief. This post may contain affiliate links, meaning if you click on it and make a purchase I’ll receive a small commission at no cost
Pay Day
Can you believe I never played Pay Day as a kid? It’s true. So I was delighted to find it at the thrift store and to realize it made a perfect addition to our games to learn about money. This
Discount
Consumer math is kind of a hot topic. So many adults don’t understand how to properly calculate a tip or sales tax, let alone discounts; we rely on whatever the cashier tells us we owe. Yet, we want better for
Monopoly
Everyone knows the classic game of Monopoly, right? But do you know how to play it without destroying relationships? How about its educational value? Do you know the history of Monopoly? This post may contain affiliate links, meaning if you
Proof!
Do you need another game to help your kids learn arithmetic? Do you love variety as much as my kids and I do? Then Proof! is the game for you! This post may contain affiliate links, meaning if you click
Fluxx Games
Fluxx games change quickly and are fast-paced. Many games are quick. They’re not cooperative, but so much fun! There are so many different versions, so whatever subject you want to learn, there’s probably a version available for you. This post
Zombie Dice
The zombie craze is still going strong, showing no signs of going anywhere. If your kids love zombies as much as mine, then Zombie Dice can be a great way to sneak in some different math and logic skills! This
Yahtzee
I remember as a kid, we had a travel Yahtzee game, but I never understood how to play it. You can imagine my delight when I had the perfect excuse to learn it along with my kids! It’s the perfect
Qwixx
Gamewright is a solid game company, and we’ve yet to play a game of theirs we didn’t enjoy. Qwixx is no exception! This is a fast-paced dice game, stores small, and a great way to get some math practice in!
Math Dice
It’s hard to find a better game for teaching the joy of playing with numbers. When playing Math Dice, my family likes to see all the different ways we can rearrange numbers and use different operations to get to our
Blokus
Do you have a Tetris fan at home? How about LEGO? If your kids enjoy manipulating small objects, playing with bright colors, and figuring out how things go together, Blokus is sure to be a favorite! This post may contain
Science Explosion
There are so many great science games out there, and Science Explosion is perfect for younger students. Science Explosion provides a nice, broad overview of a variety of different scientific topics. This post may contain affiliate links, meaning if you
Sequence Numbers
Do your kids need more practice with addition and subtraction? If so, Sequence Numbers might be just the game for you! If nothing else, it certainly beats worksheets and flashcards! This post may contain affiliate links, meaning if you click
Teaching Music Appreciation
In my state (WA), we have 11 required subjects we have to cover as homeschoolers, and music and art appreciation is one of them. Even though I was a violin teacher for several years, my kids have only had a
Mission Critical: Mars
I will be straight-up honest with you. I did not enjoy Mission Critical: Mars. We found it at the thrift store and thought we’d love it. (I mean, we love computers and cooperative games; what could go wrong? Apparently a
Frog Juice
Frog Juice is an out-of-print Gamewright game that quickly became a favorite for my family. It’s similar to Sleeping Queens, in that math is not the primary goal of the game. However, math is a useful part of the game
Engineering Ants
Do you want to introduce your younger child to STEM topics? While there are tons of great books and documentaries, nothing beats hands-on application. Engineering Ants combines fun with engineering and problem-solving for young kids. This post may contain affiliate
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: The Board Game
If you love whodunits like Clue and crime shows as much as I do, then this CSI board game might be just the thing to round out your collection. With a bit of modification, I do think this can be