Pentalpha Puzzle Brain Teaser
The Pentalpha puzzle apparently comes from Crete, although I haven't been able to find any information on it. This game is similar to solitaire but instead of trying to end up with only one piece (which I have ...
“Would You Rather…” A Game For the Family
I know this half term we cannot go anywhere, but that doesn’t mean you can’t play a few word games during dinner. We love to play the game “Would you rather …” when we are out and about. EC is particularly go...
Minute To Win It Games: A Hilarious Game
I hope that you all had a great Christmas. The time between Christmas and new year can sometimes feel a little flat. These minute to win it games are the perfect pick me up for the whole family (they would be a...
Human Pac-man Party Game
Did you enjoy playing Pac-man as a kid? We came up with a human Pac-man version that has proved a big hit with my charges.
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10 Minute to Win it Party Games
Minute to win it games are simple team games that are normally timed. They make really fun party games or even for a family games night. We did ours for a lock down birthday party.
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How to Play Pong Hau K’i a Traditional Chinese Game
Pong Hau K’i is a traditional Chinese (although it is known by other names in different countries) board game for 2 people. I first saw this game on the blog what do we do all day and thought how good it would...
How to Play Chase the Ace Card Game
At the weekends I volunteer at Great Ormond Street in their weekend club. I have been doing it for over 4 ½ years, and really love it. Normally I do something called Team Teen, which means I (and my partner) fo...
Photo Hide and Seek
If you ask parents and care givers what they think about the game hide and seek, you will most likely get a mixed response. There are those who hate the game. I’ve heard many people say they don’t like the idea...
10 Pen and Paper Games
I have made many busy bags over the years, but sometimes nothing can beat some good old-fashioned pen and paper games. Here are my top 10 favourites (in no particular order):
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Mini Pick Up Sticks Busy Bag
I'm so excited, in a few weeks we are off to LA! Which means that I have started putting together a small collection of busy bags to take with us. For trips like this I try to take a couple of new ones. Ones...
