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Home » 6 Favorite Game Books for Kids

6 Favorite Game Books for Kids

April 1, 2020 by L. E. Mastilock 2 Comments

Before the instant gratification of devices, apps, and video games, we kids had to invent ways to entertain ourselves. Remember the Alphabet Game on family road trips? It’s so much easier for us parents to plug kids into a device when they are complaining about being bored, but I challenge you to give your kids the chance to find their own entertainment more often. You might be surprised at the fun to be had once the kids get over their whining and begin playing. The whining may seem to last forever, but give it 20 minutes, literally, that seems to be the magic number around here. When my kids are begging to watch Netflix or YouTube, I ask them to go find something to do, maybe give a few suggestions and glance at the clock. The whining continues and I feel like giving in, I just can’t take their asking and arguing anymore… but wait it’s really only been three minutes. Is that possible? I don’t think I’ve ever made it to 20 minutes before they had found a way to entertain themselves.

Encouraging board games not only gets kids cooperating together, it’s such a great way to stretch their thinking. From math concepts and reading skills to strategy games. When you’re on the go or just need some fresh ideas, here is a great list of the best games books for kids. These game books make for great birthday gifts for kids and will have those kids entertained and learning all summer!

The Best Books of Games for Kids

6 favorite game books for kids

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6 favorite game books for kids

How to Play Chess

Cats Cradle String Games

Best of Mad Libs

The Book of Classic Board Games

Sticker By Number Brain Games

The Ultimate Book of Family Card Games

 

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Check out what Anne at Learning Table recommends at What to Read Wednesday Game Books for Kids.

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Click here to see a complete list of our What to Read Wednesday book topics. This is a great resource for planning themed unit studies or for encouraging your child’s current interests!

 



Filed Under: Educational Activites, Fun Activities, Homeschool, Kids & Family, What to Read Tagged With: books, education, homeschool, Learn Through Play, Love to Learn, unschooling, What to Read

About L. E. Mastilock

Author, Artist, Pro Blogger, and Social Media Manager. I encourage parents to nurture children through art and nature. I homeschool my kids and advocate for alternative education, creativity, family values, clean eating, rescue pets, and a playful childhood.
I blog at naturalparentguide.com & RascalandRocco.com

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  1. Mother of 3 says

    June 8, 2018 at 4:25 am

    Mad libs are always so fun! That how to play chess book would have come in so handy when my middle son was teaching himself to play chess; luckily he found a few people willing to teach him and he gladly coaches me as we play.

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  2. Anne Campbell says

    June 7, 2018 at 12:20 pm

    So many good choices here! I’ve always love Mad Libs!

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