Games for Preschoolers/Toddlers

It always amazes me how children today cannot play board games.  It's like they've never played one before!  In my own classroom I have tons of games I've picked up from garage sales and Goodwill.  The
children always have so much fun playing them during inside recess.

Goose has a few board games that she likes and I'm looking forward to playing more with her.  Below I have listed some of my favorite games to play with younger children.  What are some of your favorites?

Candy Land

Chutes and Ladders

Don't Break the Ice

Don't Spill the Beans

Sneaky Snacky Squirrel

Froggy Feeding Fun

Puzzles (okay, so not really a game, but still fun)

Hi Ho Cherry-O

I'm also looking into getting her Uno Moo, Laundry Jumble, Mr. Mouth, and Diggity Dog.  When she gets older I'm looking forward to the Game of Life, Clue, Scattergories, HedBanz, and Perfection.  So much fun to be had!!!

First Board Game

Quite awhile ago I won a game from Educational Insights.  I put it in DD's cabinet until she was a bit older.  Well, today I decided to see how she would do with it.  The game is very simple-Each player has a tree stump with colored holes on it (blue, purple, yellow, red, and green).  You spin the spinner and collect (or lose) acorns.  The first person to fill up their stump wins.

DD already knows all her colors and numbers (the numbers on the game only go to 2) so the game was very easy for her.  However, if your LO still puts things in his/her mouth, this game is not for you.  The acorn pieces are small.

If you are looking for a first game for your LO, this is it!!