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December 4, 2025 8 mins

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In this episode of "Games for Fun and Learning," we explore the best board games for young children (ages 3-8). These picks are perfect for preschool and elementary classrooms, speech therapy sessions, or a fun family game night.

We focus on games that develop fine motor skills, counting, pattern recognition, and social skills like turn-taking—all while having a blast!

Games Reviewed in This Video: Introduction The Sneaky, Snacky Squirrel Game (Strategy & Color Matching) Raccoon Rumpus (Costumes & Memory) Koala Capers (Pattern Recognition) Hoppy Floppy's Happy Hunt (Fine Motor "Squeezers") Noodle Knockout (Chopstick Skills & Counting) Count Your Chickens (Cooperative Counting Game)

Why We Love These Games:

Fine Motor Practice: Many of these use tongs/tweezers (like the Squirrel Squeezer!) to build hand strength for writing.

Cooperative Play: "Count Your Chickens" teaches kids to work together against the board.

No Reading Required: Perfect for pre-readers.

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See More Games for Fun & Learning - Family Fun that gets You Talking https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxEs-su4NimWiWck6Wn-XIB_f-0iB9lR_&si=kkVIDvwp8vkfx9n_

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