Out of all the classic games we have covered this month, no other game has changed mediums multiple times over the last century, had a movie made about them, AND had its own memorable tagline. You sunk my battleship!
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Operation
A game that combines suspense and fine motor prowess in a world of pretend play? Not to mention our first exposure to idioms. No wonder Operation has been a classic for decades.
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So far, we’ve covered games that implement basic game play etiquette and dabble in reasoning and logic. Let’s up the ante to one that requires a bit of strategy and fine motor precision. Say hello to Kerplunk.
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As we make our way through kids games this month, they will get slightly more complex and grow with age. So while Candyland is one of the easiest games to learn and play, we’ll introduce other games that start incorporating strategy, team play, finer coordination, and different game board configuration.
Next up on the board game roster is Guess Who?.
Candyland
I always enjoy using board games when working with kids. Games are a familiar medium and improve a variety of skills, but they’re also fun. And if the kids are having fun, the better they’ll take to their new skills.
Because April is Occupational Therapy Month and board games are a frequent go-to for pediatric OTs, they’ve become our awesome #OTMonth blog theme. First up, CANDYLAND!
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