Great Gift Ideas For Kids - Originally posted at Cleveland Real Estate Blog
Are you looking for gift ideas for your kids that will also bring the family together? The following is a list of games that our kids love and can be played by the entire family.
QWIRKLE- This is a game that we had never heard of until it was recently given to one of our children. It's simple enough that you can learn to play it in about 10 minutes, but there is still strategy involved that will keep you on your toes. If I had to describe it, I would say it is a mix of Scrabble and Dominoes and uses colors and shapes. No reading is involved here, so children that haven't learned how to read could play. It is geared for ages 6 and up.
APPLES TO APPLES- This comes in two versions, the regular version ( in a red box) and a Junior version ( a green box). It is a game of comparisons where every game is different depending on who is playing. The regular edition has words that are a little more conceptually difficult or even a little dated. The Junior version is better for younger children, and it can also be played together with teens, parents, and grandparents. We prefer the Junior version and have played it for hours with groups of all ages. This game is really a ton of fun for the entire family. One thing to note is that players must be able to read to play on their own. Otherwise, younger children who cannot read will be better off pairing up with an adult.
CRANIUM CADOO - Cadoo is like a mixture of Charades, Pictionary, and trivia. It is a fast moving game so kids don't get bored of it very easily and it involves them using their hands, bodies, and minds. It also comes with special glasses that reveal secret words ( like 3-D glasses ).
UNO - This game has been around awhile, but is always a hit, and easy to learn and play. It is a card game that can be played by as little as 2 players. The fact that it is small makes it portable, so can be taken on small trips. There are even themed versions (Dora, etc) for little ones to teach them how to play until they are ready for the original version.
RACKO - This game has been around a long time, and is often hard to find. It is a combination of skill and luck and involves putting your 10 cards in numerical order from lowest to highest. The concept seems simple but still provides some challenges.
We hope this short list helps you with some ideas as you complete your holiday shopping. We wish you a safe holiday season filled with love and good cheer.
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