While kids across the country have been homebound for weeks now, this has proven to be stressful for both kids and parents, alike. With distance learning becoming the new norm for now, a great way to keep kids engaged and stimulated are dedicating family time with fun games and activities all can enjoy.
Here are a variety of games that you can play together as a family, or to give them something to do for a bit so mom can have her own special “Me Time” and relax.
OjO Solar System Game
Learn about Space, our Solar System, planets and interesting facts while you go through a journey starting from Earth and finishing near the sun.
The Space Rescuers board game reveals some fun facts about our solar system, the planets and their positions in relation to the sun. Players learn about the impact of space waste as they clean up along the way, on their mission to rescue space!
Key features include:
- Fun family game for all ages!
- Develop problem-solving skills while learning more about our planets and what happens up in Space.
- Learn about planet locations in relation to the sun.
- Play to collect Space waste while trying to reach the finish line as you learn through your space journey.
- Players go through an active learning process while answering questions with answers provided in the instruction booklet.
Adventerra Eco-Friendly Educational Board Games (Water Game)
Save your community’s water from the water monster! Navigate the river while you try to save as much water as possible and help out your thirsty neighbors. Get help from Ted the frog to learn the best ways to save water. Be careful though, as the water monster will play lots of tricks, giving you bad advice to make you lose your carefully saved water!
Watergame is an educational board game where kids learn to change their daily habits to save water. The game helps them learn about good water-saving habits, and helps them avoid bad water-wasting habits.
The game includes a difficult challenge — will they learn how to work together to finish the game without leaving a thirsty neighbor behind? This lesson in teamwork goes well beyond the lessons about personal behavior; kids learn that water is not just a scarce economic good, but that access to water is a civil right.
Players learn…
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The water cycle and its importance
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The main ways that water is saved and wasted
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Correct daily habits to save water
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The main causes of water pollution
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Water polluting behaviors to avoid
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Why and how to cooperate, even in a competitive game
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The cards give kids a chance to practice their reading and arithmetic
This is a great game for kids to learn water conservation and how it contributes greatly to our overall eco-system. It comes with durable wooden play tiles and fish to play along during the game. Adventerra Games has other great games to enjoy and teach kids including Global Warming, PowerHaus & Recycle Rally. The game retails for just $19.99 and is available on Amazon.
Le Toy Van Noah’s Ark Shape Sorter
This brightly painted ark has 7 pairs of cute wooden animals and is also a shape sorter. Noah and his wife can also be shape sorted in the upper deck. The ark has a sliding door that allows access to the hull and a carry handle. Ladder is also included.
This is a truly joyful toy. It perfectly incorporates the idea of identifying and placing shapes, learning colors and cultivating a story of Noah and the Ark. This and other quality wooden toys from Le Toy Van are available on Amazon.
Story Time Chess
Introducing Story Time Chess – a revolutionary new game that lets you teach your child how to play chess as young as the age of 3!
Story Time Chess is a board game that teaches chess to young children using silly stories, vibrant illustrations, custom chess pieces, a unique chess board, and an engaging card game. The stories and supporting materials communicate the rules of chess to children ages 3 and up in a way that makes learning chess simple and fun. Best of all, no chess experience is required for parents or children to learn.
Not Parent Approved
This is an inappropriately appropriate family game that gets kids to want to unplug from all the tech surrounding their everyday lives. It reintroduces the classic love of family gaming together, without the enhancement of technology.
With Not Parent Approved, your kids get to:
- Play their mischievous selves without getting into real trouble.
- Expand their imagination and creativity through wacky humor.
- Laugh at jokes and at themselves.
- Enjoy effortless entertaining during sleepovers, parties, summer camp, summer vacation, holiday reunions, school breaks, road trips, flights, picnics, and any event with the family.
So many delightful games to choose from. These are just a few games available for families of all ages to enjoy. It is available on Amazon.
Tell us in a comment below some of your favorite family games you enjoy. Have you had any experience with the ones listed above?
We’ve added These Games to our Fun Spring Gift Guide!
