MONTESSORI AT HOME: Favorite Board Games for Toddlers + Preschool!

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MONTESSORI AT HOME: Favorite Board Games for Toddlers + Preschool!

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**NOTE: This video is NOT intended for viewing by children. It was designed ONLY with parents of young children in mind, to offer helpful ideas that they can incorporate into their homes in alignment with Montessori parenting principles.**

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[theawesomefossums]

After a few times of playing a game with my son I ask him before we start. “Do you want me to play easy, medium, or hard?” so he can decide when he is ready to “level up”.

[katrienvdk]

Thank you for posting this! I miss your family vlogs and Mia and Kylie already.

[natalieeuley]

My family has a very strong culture around board games. I have always wondered how I would introduce a child into this world when I have one, especially in a way that is in line with child development philosophies, because Lord knows the way my childhood went surrounding board games is NOT a good template lol. So in other words, I'm very grateful for this video :)

[dakotadoyle]

I just wanted to say thank you for these videos, I am currently pregnant with my first and planning to implement a Montessori Philosophy at home, and your videos are great for ideas as well as to help educate my family on what my husband and I plan to do. You are very straightforward and to the point and with my pregnancy brain it is very appreciated 😊

[jasmineelliott]

Thank you for every single video that you post ♡

[greenserene]

The ultimate "winning " of the game of all games is being invited back to play more games. No one wants to play with someone who is mean, overly aggressive or has bad sportsmanship. I learned this Jordan Peterson. The act of playing is so important in developing how a child will function in the real world. I appreciate your recommendations to help foster this mindset.

[jll]

Thrilled to see another upload, hope you and your family are well!

[evag-s]

Another suggestion that is good for a group including kids of multiple ages and can be played cooperatively: Green Door
One person comes up with a rule, such as "things that start with B" or "living things" or "things that fit in my hand." Everyone else asks if they can bring things through ("Can I bring a banana through the green door?") and the rule-maker answers yes or no. The game can be easier for young kids or very difficult for older kids, depending on what the rule is. Creating rules around how words are spelled can help work on spelling skills (first letter, last letter, words with double letters, words with more than one vowel, etc). You can declare the winner to be the person who guesses the rule, or just work together as a group to guess. It's great for travel or being on-the-go because all you need to play is your brains!

[LenaSandul]

Thank you so much for all the recommendations! I have a 9 month old and almost a 3yo, and even at this age I love to see how they try to play together. Super excited to start a game collection for them to enjoy

[RaquelSilva-ddto]

Perfect timing! My sons birthday is coming up and I was looking for a fun game to get to him. Now just need to decide which one! So many great options! Thank you!!!

[BeatrixFrancia]

Amazing introduction to board games! I can't wait to play with my child.. Still in my 11th week of pregnancy though!! 😂 Thank you Ashley!!

[TaraWilloughby]

I grew up playing board games and still love it today! We have a lot of these games and they are a big hit with my kids too. I really love the cooperative games! My oldest son is a big fan of any games that are silly or allow him to get up and move :).

[philippapay]

Thank you. I did not know some of these games, so I suspect many people have gotten some good ideas from this video.

[yarelisgunter]

Thanks so much, I can’t wait to try them.

[koellekind]

Oh wow. That was so much, thanks a million! I'll have to rewatch this to decide what I want to buy first :D

As a German, the only one of these "classic board games" that seemed familiar was 4 wins. Other classic board games in Germany are "Mensch ärgere dich nicht" (Human do not get angry, apparently in English the game is called Ludo), Uno and indeed also checkers and chess.

[oliviab]

Yes! Thank you! that was my favorite parts of your blogs! And would play them with my daughter 💗

[adriannavanoyen]

We're very into tabletop games in our family, so I'll definitely be saving this for recommendations! My 2.5 year old loves the Haba "My Very First Games" series that are simple and cooperative, "First Orchard" and "Nibble, Munch, Crunch". Other games that she enjoys, but are competitive, are a cute variation on Kerplunk called "Honey Bee Tree" and "Giant Snakes & Ladders". She's also super active, so we got the toddler version of Twister that uses color + shapes with a spinner and smaller mat.

[JohnDuffell]

Thanks for the video! It's reminded me to buy more games are my son is really getting interested in playing games now.

Just one small feedback that you might find useful - when you are reviewing a load of things, consider repeating the name or show the box again when you finish each one, just to avoid people having to skip back/forward in the video in order to see what each one was once they heard about it.

[prettyfloralbonnets]

On winning and losing we play by mood of the hour. When I know my 4yo may feel a little cranky, I let him win. I use those times to model how to lose (uhh i am frustrated that i lost. Well it was fun. I am going to try again next time and win-leads to giggles and no mamma i will win!)
If I know my 4yo is fed and not sleepy, i will try my best to win. Works as a practice for losing.

[elenapolenichkina]

Perfect! Just in time! Was looking for board game for fall and winter time! Thank you!