Everything on this list is a resource I have used and personally found helpful, encouraging, and informative. I have not been compensated for any of these recommendations.
TuiMama’s Favorite Homeschool Resources
- readaloudrevival.com
- Read Aloud Revival podcast is available wherever you listen to podcasts.
- kitchenstewardship.com
- kidscookrealfood.com
- gameboardgeek.com
- soulsparklettes.com
- masterbooks.com
- gatherroundhomeschool.com
- simplycharlottemason.com
- celebratekids.com
- homeschoolloft.com
- bluecollarhomeschool.com
- fasdhope.com
- Podcast available here.
Tuimama’s Favorite Games
Ages 2-5 (pre-reading, early counting)
- Sneaky Squirrel
- Hoot Owl Hoot
- The Very Hungry Catepillar
- Richard Scarry’s Busy Town Eye Found It!
Ages 5-7 (Letter recognition, comfortable with numbers)
- Magic Labyrinth
- Sleeping Queens
- Dragonwood
- Storytime Chess
- Sum Swamp
- Jr. Games (Catan, Monopoly etc…)
- Out Foxxed
- Santorini (If a child likes chess, they’ll love this game.)
- Azul (All of the editions are wonderful)
- Gigamons (Excellent for developing working memory and simple strategy.)
Ages 8+ (Can add/subtract, follow multi-step instructions, can work out a logical plan, can work out risk management)
- Deep Blue
- Dice Throne (Caution: Magic and violence)
- Ghost Fightin’ Treasure Hunters (Cooperative)
- Forbidden Island (Dessert etc…) (Cooperative)
- Monopoly Gamer editions (Sonic, Mario, Mariokart)
- Has a finite ending whoohoo!!
- King of Tokyo (Caution: Fighting Monsters)
- Trash Pandas
- Copenhagen
- Wingspan (TuiMama’s all-time favorite)
Physical/Dexterity Games
- Rhino Hero Super Battle
- Carum
- Ice Cool
- Kabuto Sumo
TuiMama’s Favorite Gaming Resources
- Card Holders – We like this style because they don’t have to hold them at all.
- Game Storage – KLAX from IKEA
- Gaming Tables – We love Gametoppers tables and accessories.