Video Games: Toddler, Cariboo
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Games for 2 Year Old
Asked by B.J. from Kansas City
on November 4, 2009
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I was just wondering if any moms had any great games they play with their kids? My son is 2 and a half and just loves games, like hi ho cherrio, don't break the ice, ...
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- ELEFUN! My daughter got it for X-mas about the same age as your son and it's STILL her favorite! Also, if you find another in a resale pick it up b/c extra butterfli...
- There is a game I think it is called Ele-fun? not sure, it is an elephant that has air that comes out of its trunk and you scoop up butterflies in a little net. Hungry...
- We recommend "Cootie" or as called at our home - the bug game. We also recommend "Green Eggs and Ham." I believe each game references an age that begins at 3 years o...
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...
Re: Learning Games
Asked by M.M. from Washington DC
on August 2, 2010
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What are your favorite learning games to do with your children aged 1 - 3? (alphabets, counting, favorite songs, words)
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- Wow! a bunch of stuff I do is listed all ready. However, my new #1 is: I love, love, love Uno Moo! You can play it they way it is meant to as they get older but I u...
- Discovery Toys has the best learning games on the market. They are fun and educational. Many are on sale this month! I hope you'll take a look. Send me a private m...
- here are some games we play with our 3 year old: Cranium Hullabaloo DVD Amazing Animal Adventure (by Cranium) Zingo! (by ThinkFun) Richard Scarry Busy Town (by I Ca...
Gift for a Smart, Sensitive 5Yo Boy
Asked by A.C. from Columbus
on March 7, 2011
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We're going to a b-day party of a friend's son. He'll be 5. He's smart and sensitive, but I don't really know of his particular interests. Any suggestions for a good g...
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- My go to "generic" gift has been board games and lite brite. Toys R us carries a regular lite brite for $11. Seems to be loved by kids of many ages. And my son who ...
- Puzzles, Erik Carlisle or Curious George board games or Scrabble for kids. My 5 y/o loved a large size puzzle he received of the solar system. The opposite side of ...
- Legos (Ninjago are in right now) or Playmobile. You can get cute stuff for about $20. A REALLY good book is called Library Lion. My daughter loves it and it has...
Good Gifts for a 3 Year Old Boy?
Asked by C.G. from Los Angeles
on October 8, 2008
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i'm looking for some good, educational gift ideas for my son this year. he's 3 years old and loves cars, trucks, dinosaurs, sports and the like, but i'm hoping to expa...
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- Hello mama C.~ My son is turning 3 in a couple weeks & everyone has been asking what he wants for his birthday, so I did a wishlist at myregistry.com You can lo...
- Hi C.! Looks like you've already gotten some great suggestions. Has anyone mentioned Lakeshore Learning - www.lakeshorelearning.com. My son is also turning 3 and ...
- What about art supplies? My sister in law paints, and she let my daughter use a canvas and acrylic paints (smock required) to make a work of art at 2 1/2 years old. ...
Activities You Do with Your 3 Yo Daily That Involves Teaching Alphabets, Numbers
Asked by W.L. from Pittsburgh
on January 9, 2011
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HI moms!
My son is 3 and I am a stay home mom and single mom to this wonder boy. I play cariboo with him and also candyland among other types of games daily, I teach...
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- My son learned most of his from Starfall as well. But, we have a few games and toys at home that have really helped him and are even helping him start to sound out si...
- At the grocery store we always talk about the colors of the fruits. We also count together when we are buying fruits and veggies. One of the grocery stores we go ...
- Something to use as a tool with learning his letters (NOT just a babysitter) is The Letter Factory Movie. Teaches kids SOUNDS, not just memorizing which letter is whic...
Gift Ideas for a 3 Year Old Boy
Asked by S.K. from Minneapolis
on July 23, 2010
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My DS is turning 3 in September and family members are starting to ask for gift ideas. Currently he is into fire trucks and firemen, but I am not sure how long that wi...
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- Chuckee Cheese gift card .......... sometimes we get too many toys.
- I only have girls, but some universal toys that all kids seem to like are building blocks, art supplies, Play Doh, puzzles, Tinker Toys, board games (Candy Land, Chute...
- Disney Pixar Cars movie. My son switched from firefrucks to Cars stuff as soon as he saw that. There are TONS of toys for that to go along with it. :) Craft stuf...
How to Teach My 2 1/2 Yr Old Son
Asked by S.L. from Philadelphia
on January 20, 2009
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Hi everyone, my son will be 3 in may and i'm not sure how far along he should be developmentally. He can't write his name or even sing the whole alphabet by himself. H...
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- I really don't think you have anything to worry about. I can say that now b/c I was worried like you when my son was that age. It sounds like he just isn't ready and...
- I do not normally respond to these questions, but I am a mother of a 5 year old who has always love to play and get frustrated when I would push learning. He was "slo...
- Hi S., I've taught in preschools and Kindergarten (public school). I would *not* recommend sending him to daycare/preschool for an academic edge. In my opinion, he wi...
Broken Leg Activities
Asked by C.D. from Dallas
on March 17, 2009
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My poor baby Zeke broke his leg today, so needless to say he is stuck on the couch for then next few weeks, what are some sitting/laying down activities that we can do...
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- Man this is a tough one! I'm so sorry...What about jigsaw puzzles, coloring, magnets (he can play with them on a cookie sheet), an aquadoodle, legos (we have a lap tra...
- bubbles,coloring books and crafts, you could put him in a flat wagon and take him for walks, my boys love their train table and trains. they also like to hit the mylar...
- You could try a few games. We love Cariboo, and he and his older brother could play together! Also, my 2 year old really enjoys playing with the connect 4 game. He doe...
Things to Do Other than Watching TV
Asked by M.A. from Bismarck
on December 1, 2010
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Ok, so call me crazy or unrealistic (because I know that's exactly what my husband will do), but I want to TRY to go without TV, as a household, for a full week... yes...
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- We do watch a lot of tv at our house and it won't go away. However, we do other things as a family as well. We love to play the Wii sports together. My daughter a...
- Board games you can play as a family that are age specific for your wee ones. Books are awesome. Take up a craft or few--what about working on making a few of your o...
- We live north of you and our compromise is hardly any tv in the summer and a little more in the winter...just another idea to add to everyone else's!
