Common Sense Media | Caroline Knorr
What’s the best way to entertain family, guests, and relatives of all ages throughout the holidays? Hook ’em up with multiplayer games designed to be enjoyed together. From inexpensive apps that offer immediate gratification (perfect for waiting out flight delays) to interactive experiences that let kids put their new gifts to use (such as a Lego Dimensions toy or a sweet new Rock Band or Guitar Heroinstrument kit), games meant for two or more will keep everyone laughing, thinking, strategizing, and bonding well into the New Year.
Apps
Sesame Street Family Play, age 3+ (iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad)
With instructions for 150 simple offline games categorized by location of play, such as At Home and Traveling, this app zaps boredom and boosts learning while it keeps screen time at bay. All the games include a Sesame Street character’s endorsement and are designed to be led by parents or caregivers and played with common, everyday items.
Curious Words, age 6+ (iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad)
Part vocab-builder, part video creator, this app lets kids create short videos inspired by a single word that displays on the screen. They can film whatever they want, which makes it a wonderful turn-taking activity. The single-word inspirations are read aloud, so even emerging readers will be able to play.
Heads Up!, age 7+ (iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Android)
Adding a tech twist to charades with video playback makes this party game great family fun. Guessing the answers — and giving hints for them — and then watching hint-givers gesticulate wildly adds a layer of silliness that will keeps kids (and parents) entertained for a long time.
by MindMake via MindMake Blog
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