Looking for a fun family game night idea? This Ladybug Game Counting Cards set is perfect! Be sure to check out all my Family Fun and Games for even more great ideas! Ladybug Game Counting Cards Thank you 3 Boys and a Dog for having me over today! I’m excited to share one of our …
Game Night
When I was a kid my favorite game to play with my family was Clue. I vividly remember playing with my mom, she was an avid mystery reader and Clue was one of her favorite games. These Clue Fruit Kebabs with Yogurt Dip are great but be certain to check out the rest of my …
Using the tile game Rummikub, you can get your kids practicing math facts, counting in their heads and learning math shortcuts all while eating candy and having fun! Be the coolest parent on the block when you lay out a nice candy bar and it is not someone’s birthday! We all know how important it …
Designing a family game night for all ages can be a real trick. The interests and abilities of a 4 year old, for instance, are way different from that of an 8 year old or a teen. Since this is a FAMILY game night, we want everyone to participate and have a good time. This …
Having a two and three year-old in the house, means we play a lot of the Candy Land game. I love classic games that I remember playing when I was little. Though the sit down Candy Land board game is fun, my boys needed an adaptation that involved moving around. We’ve also been working a …
Get the family talking at the dinner table by holding a family game night and taco bar. My fast and easy Grilled Chicken Taco Recipe will leave you time to join in the fun. Holding a family game night is a sure way to get the conversation started and, when there is food involved, even …
Game night is a fun way for preschoolers to learn taking turns and build mathematics foundations. HiHo! Cherry-O! is a favorite with my family. We extended the game into an evening of fun and learning with fine motor, mathematics, and literacy connections. Yes, at in our household, we make everyday activities, learning opportunities. A big …
Are you looking for some of the best reading games for boys? This list can help you encourage reading and learning without making it seem like a chore! Be sure to check out my Super Fun Art Activities for Boys for more learning fun. Boys learn differently than girls… and active girls learn differently than …
You might enjoy playing your favorite board games on a regular basis, but do these just give you a bit of harmless fun or do they teach you stuff as well? You might be surprised to find that you can learn some very valuable life lessons from playing board games. Monopoly – How to Invest …
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of LEGO. All opinions are 100% mine. LEGO is an all-time favorite for just about every kid in the US. I know that my kids can spend hours playing LEGOs. We’ve even come up with some creative ways to use LEGOs in your teaching your …
I’m a huge fan of my kids owning their Kindle Fires. I wanted to share with you about some of the Kindle Fire apps for kids that they enjoy playing the most on their Kindles. I recruited my kids for this post. They each shared their favorite apps that they love playing. I hope that these …
While outdoor temperatures remain chilly, it can be tempting to let kids hibernate indoors. In sub-zero weather, this may be smart. In most other cases, children benefit more from getting outdoor exercise. Backyard games help strengthen muscle and bone, help kids develop hand-eye coordination and provide cardiovascular benefits. Kids kept indoors for months are …