New Language Games For Preschoolers
September 26, 2009 by Linette Gerlach
Filed under Board Games and Other Games For Kids, Preschool Toys
Today I have some new games that help address language developmental problems for preschoolers from Fun and Function. There are seven new games to address the speech-language delays and disorders that affect 5-10% of the population.
The games include the Memory Matching Game which helps children learn the plural form of irregular nouns like goose and geese, foot and feet, mouse and mice. It’s designed to improve concentration skills.
The Mad-Magnet Match series comes in a travel tote with large magnetic pieces and play activities that teach Opposites, Associations, and Part-to-Whole Relationships.
Finally there’s the Cool Cards series. All of the games have …read more
Pretty Pretty Princess Cinderella Edition Dress Up Game – Perfect for Your Little Princess
April 28, 2008 by Susan Gunelius
Filed under Board Games and Other Games For Kids, Children's Toys, Preschool Toys
When my daughter passed the potty training milestone several months ago, her aunt gave her a present – the Pretty Pretty Princess Cinderella Edition Dress Up Game. My daughter was about 3 1/2 years old when she received this present, and she’s been enjoying it more and more each week since she got it.
The game is meant for children ages 4 and up, but since it requires no reading and simple counting which an adult or another player can help with, 3-year olds can enjoy it too. In fact, I modify the rules a bit to make it simpler for …read more
Fisher Price Go Fish Game – A Fun Twist on a Classic Game
April 11, 2008 by Susan Gunelius
Filed under Board Games and Other Games For Kids, Preschool Toys
Fisher Price offers a different twist on a classic game with their boxed version of Go Fish. The game is for 2-4 players. Each player takes turns catching fish with the fishing rod that’s included with the game. Using the suction cup on the end of the fishing rod, players try to catch cardboard fish. The fish have numbers and colors on them. Players try to catch matched pairs (by color or number) similar to the classic Go Fish card game.
What I like most about this game are the various ways you can make up rules to match the age and understanding of …read more
Cranium’s Hullabaloo – Fun for Kids of All Ages
April 6, 2008 by Susan Gunelius
Filed under Board Games and Other Games For Kids
Cranium’s Hullabaloo is an action-oriented game for kids ages 4 and up. What I love most about this game is there is virtually no set up, and kids can play it with little or no supervision. My 3-year old triplets love this game, and after I showed them how to use it the first time, they understood how to play and could play without my help.
The game is simple and includes a few variations. The simplest game play mode involves spreading the colored game pads around the floor then flipping the switch and turning the game unit on. Music plays …read more
