“They say” that change is the only constant, and that is never more true than in a game of Fluxx, where rules become more complex (and then less), there’s no way to win (and then there is), actions and creepers keep popping up (and then going away). Fluxx games are hilarious, quick (or not), easy … Read more
Teaching my kids how to draw (or at least giving them opportunities to learn and practice) is VERY important to me, probably because I did not learn to draw as a kid and I thought I just couldn’t do it. As an adult, I have lamented this lack of skill, and so I am going … Read more
What do you get when you combine wooden shapes with word cards with NO TALKING allowed? A super fun creative and imaginative game that helps kids develop a visual vocabulary and life skills. Asymbol takes geometric forms and shapes and mashes them up with imagination to help kids to work on complex pattern challenges. There … Read more
Kids LOVE asking questions. I think they love being asked questions even more though, especially if it’s a fun and silly question, definitely not, “Would you like to do the dishes or sweep the floor?” Obviously . . :) But “Which would you miss more if it ceased to exist? A: The color pink or … Read more
Codenames has a nice variety of games for word lovers. The regular version is classic and fantastic, and we also love the pictures version! The picture format gives younger kids and non or struggling readers a fighting chance against older opponents and can help them develop language skills in a way that might be more … Read more
Words games are a great gameschooling resource – in our homeschool, language arts consists of reading, narrating, copywork/handwriting. Beyond that I just try to make writing and words and vocabulary and language fun and relevant and interesting, and games are the best way I’ve found to do it. Codenames is a spy-themed clue-giving-word-guessing-game that is … Read more
Games are such great mind-food for children’s imaginations, and the thing I really love about games is that they require active work from the brain. Many games give children an opportunity to put themselves into a fantastical world. Games have have been an invaluable gameschooling tool and have provided our family with so much material … Read more
“From Everfrost to Bellsong, many a peaceful year have passed in Everdell — but the time has come for new territories to be settled and new cities to be established. You will be the leader of a group of critters intent on just such a task. There are buildings to construct, lively characters to meet, … Read more
Age: 8+ Players: 2-4 Playing Time: 20 minutes Category: Words/Vocabulary/Card Gameschool Area: Language Arts Price: $20 Publisher: Educational Insights Finding a fun way to teach anything language arts is the way to go. Intentionally learning new vocabulary can be…dry…boring…but games make it fun! We love Super Sleuth to learn about different kinds of words: Synonyms, … Read more