Best Educational Board Games for Kids

Board games are a fun way to help kids learn without stress. With the lockdown situation coming up to one year families are exhausted with online learning. Not being able to leave the house is hard instead we suggest some educational board games that are fun for the whole family!

Sushi Go

Available at Indigo
Ages 8+
2-5 Players

Sushi Go is a fun quick thinking game that heavily relies on math. Build up Sushi Combos to gain the most points and win the game! Kids 8+ will have fun learning quick additions while trying to win.

Hoot Owl Hoot

Available at Master Mind Toys
Ages 4+
2-4 Players

Hoot Owl Hoot is a great cooperative game that relies on everyone working together to win. The best skills for the littlest ones are interpersonal and this game delivers. Using coloured cards to move around the board avoids a need for reading.

Scrabble Jr

Available at Indigo
Ages 5+
2-4 Players

While Scrabble is a fun word game for adults it is a bit too difficult for little ones. Scrabble Jr is a great introduction to letters and words. The board comes pre loaded with easy words. Score can be tracked as pieces move around the board.

My Feelings Game

Available at Indigo
Ages 4+
2-4 Players

Kids always seem like their emotions are so big! That is because they are still identifying all of their emotions and what they mean. Playing through the game will help children identify their emotions and how to work through them appropriately.

Picture Charades

Available at ToysRUs Canada
Ages 4+
2+ Players

Charades is a fun acting game for all ages but most games rely on reading. Luckily this game is made for kids with easy subjects to act out without any reading! This is a great game to help kids find new ways to communicate.