Top 5 Tabletop Games for 6- to 10-Year-Olds
In my family we have always played A LOT of games. Whether or not your family is the game-playing sort, tabletop games are a great way to bring everyone together for quality time and skill building. Tabletop games include traditional board games, like Monopoly and Yahtzee, and more creative tabletop games, like the suggestions below.
While playing tabletop games, children can build complex language skills like perspective-taking, cooperation, critical thinking, and problem solving.
Hint: Click the image or title to link to the game on amazon.com.
Gnomes at Night
Why I love it:
This creative and collaborative barrier game encourages kids to work together to find the treasures lost in the maze.
Perfect for perspective-taking, teamwork, and descriptive language.
Suspend
Why I love it:
Play against each other or mix it up and collaborate to build an architecturally puzzling piece of art.
Encourage flexibility, as pieces are constantly falling off this challenging game!
Try Suspend Junior for younger kids or children with motor skill difficulties.
Quirkle
Why I love it:
A fun and visually-compelling game for all ages.
Can be modified to play without keeping score to focus on collaboration.
I Got This
Why I love it:
A minute-to-win-it-style game with fun and challenging tasks for kids of all ages.
Help your child develop reasoning, problem solving, and critical thinking skills.
Obstacles
Why I love it:
A creative problem solving game with gorgeous art.
Develop complex language, description, and critical thinking skills.
I know I promised you my top 5… but… honorable mention…
Spot It
Why I love it:
Practice visual and language processing in this fast-paced game.
Build expressive vocabulary and problem solving skills.
Not sure how to use these toys with your child? Schedule a parent coaching session to get individualized support!
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