Early Games

Find the Shape

A tactile game of identifying objects by touch. Each wooden shape is placed in one of the blue bags. One card is drawn and the children feel the outside of each bag with their fingertips to find the bag that contains the corresponding wooden shape. The game can be played by one child, or kids can play together in a cooperative or competitive way. Includes 10 bags, 13 wooden pieces, and 18 cards. Bags are 4"x 4". Cards are 3"x 3". From 3 years.
WARNING: Choking Hazard - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.

G716		$21.95

Match It! Memory

Most memory games have objects on the cards. This memory game is unique because it features pictures of people and animals in action. It provides many opportunities to increase language skills, and teach verbs and prepositions. The cards are sturdy, and the pictures are colorful and engaging. Includes 60 cards (30 pairs), each with the same lion pictured on the back of the card. Cards measure 2.5"W x 3"L. From 3 years.

G840		$12.95

Photographic Memory Games

Match-up pairs of cards that have clear photographs with the printed name of each object. Each set includes 50 cards (25 pairs). For 2-6 players. Cards are 3.5" x 2.5". From 3 years.

G390	Objects	$7.95
G497	Fruits & Vegetables	$7.95

I Spy Preschool Game

A fun game that helps players practice important pre-reading skills of visual discrimination, matching, and rhyming. There are 12 interlocking puzzle pairs based on photographs from the I Spy book series. Each pair has a riddle on one puzzle piece and a picture on the other. Players match riddles with pictures. Puzzle pieces fit together only if the riddle is solved correctly. There are 5 different ways to play. Reading not necessary. Each pair of cards is 8.5" x 3". For 1-4 players. From 3 years.

G308		$16.95

First Game of Shapes & Colors

A nice way to introduce colors and shapes to young children! Kids will be attracted to the bright colors and delightful designs on the easy-to-hold wooden game pieces. Simply use the game pieces and double-sided boards to work on early color and shape recognition, or use in a more advanced game format to teach young children about playing games with rules. Includes 3 double-sided game boards, 15 game pieces (5 each in 3 different colors), and two dice - one depicts the shapes and the other colors. For 1-3 children. Game boards are 8" square. From 2 years.

G646		$27.95

Silhouettes Game

This matching game enhances visual and spatial perception. Children identify and match the silhouettes of objects to complete each puzzle. Includes 54 puzzle cards. Each completed puzzle measures approximately 6.5"x 3". From 3 years.

G211		$15.95

Hear & Go Seek: Rhyming Word Sounds

A listening game that develops important early literacy skills! Players listen to each word that is spoken on the CD to determine if it rhymes with a word that is pictured on their game card. Whenever spoken words correctly rhyme with the picture words, the players place game pieces on the matching pictures.
This game features photographic pictures that appeal to young learners. It teaches phonemic awareness, rhyming and vocabulary, improves observation and short-term memory, and helps develop listening and visual discrimination skills. The game can accommodate group play up to 12 players, or be used by a single player. Great for a classroom activity!
Includes 12 game boards, a CD featuring 36 words, 120 plastic counters, and an instruction sheet with suggestions for additional vocabulary-building activities. Game boards are 8" square. From 3 years.
WARNING: Choking Hazard - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.

G020		$13.95

Goodnight Moon

A great game for beginners - everybody wins! Adapted from the ever-popular bedtime story, the Goodnight Moon Game features 6 different games for various age and skill levels. Beginning players match identical pictures. Memory versions are for more advanced players. No reading required. 1-4 players. Contents: 4 playing boards printed on both sides, 1 Goodnight Moon Room game board, and 24 matching cards. Game board is 22" x 9", playing boards are 9"x 6", game cards are 3"x 2.5". From 3 years.

G077		$19.95

Finders Keepers

Find the hidden objects! Choose 3 picture cards from the pile. Then all players, at once, hurry to locate and place colored chips on the matching pictures on the game board. Whoever is successful gets to claim the picture card. The game board pieces can be switched around, so the board never looks the same twice, making it challenging to play again and again! Kids can work on visual skills, object recognition, vocabulary, and matching skills while having fun and interacting with others. Circular game board is 19"D, game pieces are about 1". For 2-4 players. From 4 years.
WARNING: Choking Hazard - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.

G084		$22.95

Snail's Pace Race

One of the best non-competitive games for young children! Excellent game for children who get frustrated by competition. The snails are the winners and the losers, and everyone gets to participate. Many children can play at the same time! Players choose the color snail they think will come in first and last. Roll the 2 dice and advance the 2 snails of the colors rolled. Roll 2 of the same color and move that snail 2 spaces. Snails are 2"L. Game board is 19" x 9". From 3 years.
WARNING: Choking Hazard - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.

G380		$24.95

"Peg"gy Back Game

This fun, simple game takes stacking and playing with pegs to the next level. Move ahead to the color shown on the large crepe rubber die as you place your peg in the pegboard; or land on your opponent and get "piggy" backed forward on his or her next turn. Teaches color recognition, following rules, and learning to deal with minor setbacks. Moving and stacking pegs is also a great activity to help build fine motor skills. Contains a thick rubber pegboard/playboard, 5 easy-grip pegs, and a large crepe rubber die. No reading required. Game board is 12" square. Pegs are 2.5" long. Die is 2"x2". For 2-4 players. From 3 years.

G043		$14.95

Construction Site

Children roll the colored die and then use the magnetic wooden crane to lift colored magnetic blocks from the construction site. The goal is to pile up the highest tower while being careful not to lift a wrong colored block! A fun game for practicing fine motor skills! The game is for up to 4 crane operators. Game can be played with different degrees of difficulty. Wooden crane and building blocks are also great for free play. Includes a wooden crane, 18 building blocks, a construction site box, color die, 4 colored pegs, and a ruler. Crane is 3"W. Wooden blocks are approx. 1.5"L. Construction site box is 8.5"L x 13"W. From 3 years.
WARNING: Choking Hazard - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.

G852		$38.95

Colorama

So many different ways to play! Play competitively, or work together so there are no winners or losers. Many children can play at the same time! Children learn to recognize shapes and colors, and to take turns. One die determines color, the other determines shape. After rolling the dice, place the matching piece on the game board. Game ends when all spaces are covered. Pieces are about 1". Board is 13"x 8.5". From 3 years.
WARNING: Choking Hazard - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.

G130		$24.95

Find the Link

Includes 200 top quality photo game cards with clear, vivid images aimed at developing word-finding and categorization skills. Find the Link is for individuals and groups of up to 5 players.
Find the Link features: 40 categories that range from the general, such as animals and transport, to more complex ones such as function and place. Image categories include animals, food, clothes, and more. Each category can be subdivided into finer categories, e.g., animals into wild, ocean, farm, pets, and insects. Game also includes a versatile board which allows the cards to be used in different ways, and 200 photographic game cards that can also be used alone for sorting and classification. Board is 24"L x 21"W. Cards are 4"H x 4.5" W.

G441		$79.95

Vehicles Mix and Match

Each round card has a colorful vehicle on the front and a tire on the back. Place all cards tire side up. Turn them over to match the cars and win! The large, extra thick cards are great for little hands. A fun way to develop vocabulary, observation, and memory skills! For 2-4 players. Cards are 3"D. From 2.5 years.

G270		$14.95

Teddy Mix and Match

A fun way to develop memory skills! This game also has many opportunities for language enrichment, as you can talk about the teddies' facial expressions, what they wear, what they hold, etc. Shuffle the teddy-shaped picture cards and lay them face down on the table. Players use their memory skills to find the most matching pairs to win the game. The large, extra thick cards are great for little hands. For 2-4 players. Cards are 5" x 3". From 2.5 years.

G832		$14.95