Board games are a great way for children to have fun while making memories. But did you know that certain games can help a child’s brain build cognitive associations? Games can encourage kids to follow rules and critically think about problems. If you’re in the market for an educational and entertaining game for your preschooler, consider these options
Board Games for Preschoolers
- The Sneaky, Snacky Squirrel Game
Created by Education Insights, The Sneaky, Snacky Squirrel Game is a highly rated board game that is both fun and educational. Players can practice colors and matching, which helps develop fine motor skills. The goal of the game is to be the first to fill your log with the right color of acorns. Players may also lose or steal an acorn, which allows children to think strategically. The Sneaky, Snacky Squirrel aims to develop memory and attention skills by including an illustrated, lift-the-flap book.
- Panda Rollers Game
Panda Rollers Game allows children to practice matching patterns and develop social skills. Players must shake the dice and race to match the panda cards to the colors of the dice shown. The player with the most matches wins the game.
- Peekaboo Barn Game
If you want to encourage vocabulary development and interactive play, we recommend Peekaboo Barn Game. Their 3-D barn has two different levels, 1 Silo spinner, and 8 animals. As an added bonus, they provide a multilingual game guide.
- Brownie Match Game
Brownie Match promotes numeral recognition, memory skills, social skills, and fine motor skills. Players take turns spinning the spinner and flipping the brownie they think is hiding the matching number. Player who gathers 5 brownies wins the game.
How Corner Canyon Academy Improves Social Skills through Play
Above are just a few of our favorite board games for preschoolers. At Corner Canyon Academy, children have quality interaction with same-age peers in our spacious, creative, indoor play room. We create a safe, warm, atmosphere that was designed to maximize children’s creativity and imagination.
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