It may not seem like much for what you pay for, but at least in our family, this little package of fun has provided long-lasting entertainment for my 2, 4, and 6 year olds, even after 2 months of near daily use. Product: Kinetic Sand Company: Spin Master Website: www.spinmaster.com Recommended Age ...
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Zoologic
This site uses affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you!Oh my goodness. I love this game. Prior to purchasing Zoologic, Rush Hour Jr. was my favorite single-player puzzle game for my 5 year old. However, now they are at least tied. If anything, I like this game slightly more. I think Zoologic will last several years and requires more critical thinking ...
DIY Halloween Costume Inspiration
This site uses affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you!We take Halloween seriously. We don't go all out when it comes to the scary aspects of Halloween. No haunted houses or blood and gore. However, when I was a kid, my extremely talented mother would always make her 4 kids' costumes by hand. They were always so much better than anything that could be ...
Three Little Piggies
This site uses affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you!My 3 year old really enjoyed this fun, spatial reasoning puzzle game based on a popular fairy tale, but it was not very challenging for my 5 and a half year old. Product: Three Little Piggies Company: SmartGames Website: www.smartgames.eu Recommended Age Range: 3-4 years Price Range: ~$25 Amazon ...
Catan Junior
This site uses affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you!This is an entertaining game for families with kids 5 years and up. It's one of the few games I really like to play with my kids. Catan Junior teaches many useful concepts such as abstract math through the acquiring and trading of resources to purchase pirate ships and lairs. It's also a good first ...
Camelot Jr.
This site uses affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you!This is a fun single-player game great for 5 and 6 year olds that helps kids learn how to manage their frustration and persevere in the face of difficulty. Product: Camelot Jr. Company: SmartGames Website: www.smartgames.eu Recommended Age Range: 4.5 to 7 years Price Range: ~$25 Amazon Product Page ...
Rush Hour Jr.
This site uses affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you!My 5 year old and I are completely in love with this one-player game. What a great way to get kids to exercise their brains and learn to face a challenge. Product: Rush Hour Jr. Company: Think Fun Website: www.thinkfun.com/rushhourjr Recommended Age Range: 5 to 7 years Price Range: $20 Amazon ...
Magformers
This site uses affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you!Product: Magformers Company: Magformers Website: magformers.com Recommended Age Range: 2 to adult Price Range: ~$20 (for 14 piece set), ~$40 (for 30 piece set) Amazon Product Page (Affiliate Link) Comments: Our family loves Magformers. I got 2 boxes of the 30 piece sets for $28 each on Black Friday ...
Fort Magic
This site uses affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you!Product: Fort Magic Company: Fort Magic Website: fortmagic.com Recommended Age Range: 5 to adult Price Range: ~$100 Amazon Product Page (Affiliate Link) Comments: In the months leading up to Christmas, I saw several bloggers with sponsored posts where they raved about their free Fort Magic kits. It ...
Snap Circuits SC-750R
This site uses affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you!Product: Snap Circuits SC-750R Student Electronics Training Program (& other kits) Company: Snap Circuits (Elenco) Website: www.snapcircuits.net Recommended Age Range: 4 and Up Price Range: ~$125 (as low as $20 for smaller kits) Amazon Product Page (Affiliate Link) Comments: Snap Circuits are a ...