Board Games: Cariboo
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Board Games- When and What?
Asked by S.C. from Los Angeles
on October 20, 2008
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When is it a good time to introduce board games and what are some good first games you played as a family? I think it would be really fun to play these with my daughte...
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- You could start with CandyLand or Brown Bear Panda Bear (based on the Eric Carle book), my son's favorite it the Neighborhood Matching game by Bloom (it can be played ...
- She can learn her colors with Candyland... an all time favorite!! Also, any dice game so she can count. Connect Four is good too. My kids learned that 4 in a row ...
- Definately try Bingo, its a great way for them to learn shapes and sizes and colors and abc's.
Favorite Board Games for Preschoolers?
Asked by J.K. from Cleveland
on April 29, 2011
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What are some of your favorite board games for preschool-aged children? Candy Land , Chutes and Ladders, Don't Break the Ice, and Memory are played pretty often arou...
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- A fav at our house right now is LRC (left, right, center). It's sooooo simple, helps to learn left and right and dad and I don't get bored! It's with the card games ...
- You have to try the Ladybug Game. My boys loved it and they still ask to play it. Easy for a young kid to do but still fun for older kids/adults. It was actually in...
- My daughter received Zingo for her 3rd b-day and it was a huge hit with her and our 5 year old. She can play it on her own or we can all play together.
Fun Board Games for Grownups and Kids
Asked by C.M. from Dallas
on November 8, 2011
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What are some fun board games for grownups? My sister and I love to play games when our families are all together over the holidays...usually at night after the kids ...
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- My 4 year old loves to play UNO. It's a great way to teach colors and numbers.
- We like Yahtzee, Candy Land, Uno, Apples to Apples, and the card game War for fun games with children.
- Apples to Apples is hours and hours of fun. It's fun with kids, but it's even more fun when the kids are in bed and the margaritas are flowing!!!!!!! We also play ...
Games for Family Game Night
Asked by F. from Dallas
on November 27, 2008
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Hello Ladies,
We are going to start having family game nights with our 6 year old daughter and I was wondering which games you Mamas enjoy playing with your childre...
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- What a good question. My husband and I love Scrabble, but that is too hard for a 6 year old. When I was 6, my favorites were Payday (board game)...Win, Lose, or Draw (...
- Cranium has some of the best games. My kids love Cranium Cadoo, which is a junior version of the adult cranium game. It has a variety of activities. You draw cards tha...
- Apples to Apples is a good game for all ages- you are able to make it as difficult or as easy as the age can stand. We play it often with my large family and I have n...
Games for 4 Year Old Girl
Asked by C.R. from Kansas City
on September 4, 2011
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My youngest is turning 4 at the end of the month and I'm trying to get some ideas. What board games does your 4 year old like? We already have Candy Land and Chutes an...
Fun (Non-video) Games for Preschooler and Mom
Asked by J.R. from Los Angeles
on October 23, 2011
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Does anyone have any recommendations for games that would be fun for both my almost 5-y.o. AND me? My son is obsessed with playing games, but we have very little in t...
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- Our favorites (that meet your criteria) are: - Chess - Dominos - Ingenious - Clue - Monopoly - Jenga
- We love to play games. One of my son's favorites is Battleship. It may be challenging at first, but when I first started with my son we chose 3 ships and taped off p...
- we have a game called No Stress Chess... it is avteaching game. to start you only moved based on card you pick.. to teach how each peice moves... the you can just play...
Family Game Night Recommendations
Asked by M.M. from Chicago
on March 2, 2010
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My family which includes an 8 y/o and a 5 y/o (very early reader) enjoys regular family game nights. Our 5 year old adapts easily to games that you would otherwise t...
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- Clue, Dominos (especially 5-up), Zilch / Quirkle (dice), Ingenious, poker, pinochle, spades, black jack, boggle, cryptography
- My son loves to play 20 questions. The rules are open to any character, alive, dead, cartoon, pet, family member, neighbor, friend and it can be such a blast to play....
- We just got In A Pickle. Great game! Also, Would You Rather is great. My son asks me to carry the cards in my purse for Would You Rather, in case we get stuck waiting ...
Gift Idea for 3 Yr Old Girl
Asked by A.M. from Peoria
on June 9, 2009
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Help. We got invited to a birthday party for a little girl who my son goes to daycare with. I am not sure how much would be appropriate to spend and with having boys...
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- The Disney store is having their big sale staring today. My daughter loves all things princess. There is so much to chose from . bathing suits are $10. beach towels &7...
- Wow you got a lot of responses from "generous" people. I say $10-$15 incl. gift bag & card, for someone you hardly know. I was at borders today & they have some grea...
- I have a 3 year old girl, so here's my suggestions: Under $10 ballerina-style tutu from Claire's or Target novelty purse and some small items (lipstick/chapstick)...
Buying Christmas Gifts for Nieces and Nephews: No More Responses, Please! :-)
Asked by T.W. from Dallas
on November 5, 2008
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I have two sisters. My older sister has one child and my younger sister has two. I have four. We started out buying gifts for each other's children at Christmas, but t...
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- I have a sister with three daughters whom I adore and claim as my girls. I have another sister who has one son, and I have a son. I buy gifts for all of my nieces an...
- I have 3 girls, my brother has 1 girl, since he is limited on funds as well. We all decided on a limit like $10- $20 Max. I have ALWAYS bought his daughter that amt t...
- How about instead of buying gifts for each child, buy one gift for each family to enjoy? Movies, games, etc.
