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Andrea Gulyas

Boardgames For Bored Children

 

I'm sure you can relate to a lazy Saturday morning when it's raining and nothing good is on TV. That's when I like to bring out the boardgames and involve my whole family. It's fun to see young and old compete and laugh together.

18 Gift Ideas for boys and girls Who like boardgames Recommended for Age(s): -
 
Today is Monday Days of the Week Game
Medium
A matching game that helps learn the days of the week. Another delight for Eric Carle fans.
Jolly Octupus Game
Medium
A fun game to collect crabs and try to avoid the tentacles of the hilarious laughing octopus. Great for little hands learning eye-hand coordination and motor skills.
MONOPOLY JUNIOR PARTY
Medium
The kid version of Monopoly, this is a great game for birthday parties.
Elefun
Medium
No toddler or little kid can resist the charms of elefun. Just plug in, fill it up with butterflies and start catching.
Apples to Apples Junior
Medium
I keep seeing this game over and over at friends' houses. They tell me its a fun game to learn comparisons. Best for ages 9+.
OPERATION Silly Skill Game
Medium
For your budding med student...This game is a lot of fun, does silly sounds.
Picnic Game by eeBoo
Medium
I bought this game to teach my picky eaters about right food choices. They love to play pretend picnic and set up their own plates.
Richard Scarry Busytown Board Game
Medium
This is a Parent's Choice Gold Award winner game. Fun for the whole family. Board has beautiful detailed illustrations.
Eric Carle 123 Board Game
Medium
If your child enjoys Eric Carle's books get this board game. Game helps children recognize numbers and symbols.
Jumpin' Monkeys™
Medium
This game helps children with their eye-hand coordination. Fun for the whole family.
Respect The Earth Flash Cards
Medium
I use these flash cards as a game. Each card has a scene on one side and a solution on the other. Situations are related to social skills, manners etc I like to teach my kids proper behavior using these cards.
Time Telling Game
Medium
Eeboo is one of my favorite companies and this time telling game does not disappoint. A cute way to teach children how to tell time.
Hungry Hungry Hippos
Medium
This is an obvious choice for me as I had this game as a kid too. Easy to set up and fun to play.
Lucky Ducks
Medium
If you are able to tune out the quacking sound after hours of play, this game is very fun! Our battery seems to last forever.
HI HO! CHERRY-O Game
Medium
My kids both liked this game when they were just starting to learn numbers and count. Only con is making sure the tiny apple pieces don't go missing after a heated game.
TWISTER
Medium
The classic Twister still hasn't lost its appeal in my household. My kids love playing it and I am constantly amazed at the funniest poses they find themselves.
The Barbie Game - Queen of The Prom
Medium
Retro fun with this original Barbie game. I'd recommend this for 8+ girls. Help Barbie get elected as club president, model or dress up.
Magnetic Dinosaur Bingo
Medium
My son loves playing Bingo and this product has taught him all those hard to pronounce prehistoric names. Compact so you could even take it on vacation.