Game Time Is Learning Time!

Our son, TC, loves to turn his learning time into a game time. We try to incorporate play into his learning (or vice versa) as much as possible, but we also love to play with him! One of our favorite things to do as a family is to play card games, dice games, and board games. He learns so much through playing these games, and we all have so much fun interacting with each other. We can be pretty competitive! It's not always pretty when game time comes to an end, but I know there are lessons being learned in those instances too.
Here are a few of our favorites! (We aren't affiliated with any of these- just a game loving family!)

Check them out...

Banannagrams is a great game all on it's own- but the letter tiles can be used in SO many versatile ways! Endless possibilities!

4 Way Countdown is still slightly challenging for TC (we play without the multiplication/ division) but it encourages him to practice with his number sense. We love this one for the older kiddos in the family too!

HedBanz makes for a giggle fest! We love it!

Leap Frog: My Card Games teaches alphabet and number recognition.

Buzz! is a cooperative board game for ages 5+, but TC was having fun with this one at 4 years old.

Feed the Woozle is a preschool skill builder game that TC still loves at 5! This is a get-up-and-move type game and is fun for the whole family!

Sorry! Sliders is fun, and has a few options for play.

Calling All Turtles: TC got this one for his birthday, and while it's not my favorite- he loves it! This is one of those games that involves some serious action, and requires you to run from room to room. Every kid he's played this with LOVES it!

Sum Swamp is a fun game that has our kiddo +/- and loving it!

We started playing Rummikub with my Oma (85) and ended up getting our own to play at home. TC can't play this one alone, but he loves to partner with one of us and is learning all about strategy!

Farkle is so much fun for the whole family!

Phase 10 is a fun card game, but 

we prefer the dice version!

7 ATE 9 is a great + / - game that encourages practice of some basic math facts!

Blink is a new one for us, but is quickly becoming a favorite!  Age suggestion is 7+, but our 5 year old picked it up in just two games and loves it!

We love to play UNO! It's great for critical thinking and strategy!

Before TC was old enough to play the original UNO, we played My First UNO as seen here. There are lots of other characters to choose from too!

Do you have family favorites? We're always looking to add to our collection! Recommend your favorites in the comments below!