Games to Grow On!

Published Tuesday, February 26, 2019
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See? I'm Big Enough to Play Games, Too!

Here at Happy Up, we believe in the power of games. They can teach, they can entertain, and most of all, they bring people together. And we are very sure that playing a board game with your toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergartners is a wonderful thing.

Unless the games you're playing are awful. There is nothing worse than getting trapped in a Candy Land space-time loop that will. never. end...

Playing games with really young kids can be absolute torture. But what if ... What if the games are good? What if they're actually fun and the entire family wants to play?

These are some of the early learner games currently on our shelves that we like. That we enjoy playing. That we think will be a great addition to your game shelf!


Toddler Games: 18mo - 3yrs

  • Roll & Play
    Your Child's First Game
    2 or more players (one with reading skills), 18mo & up
  • Move & Groove
    Your Child's First Dance Game
    2 or more players (one with reading skills), 18mo & up
  • Teddy Mix & Match
    Find the Bear's Perfect Twin
    2 - 4 players, 2 ½ yrs & up

Preschool Games: 3 yrs - 5 yrs

  • Richard Scarry's Busytown Eye Found It
    Luck, Memory, and Teamwork!
    2 - 4 players, 3 yrs & up
  • Surprise Slides
    An Ever-Changing Prehistoric Adventure
    2 - 4 players, 3 yrs & up
  • I Spy Bingo
    Find a Match Fast
    2 - 6 players, 4 yrs & up

Kindergarten Games: 5 yrs & up

  • I Spy Dig In
    The Great Game of Frantic Finding
    2 - 4 players, 5 yrs & up
  • Make n Break Junior
    Let the Building Begin!
    2 - 5 players, 5 yrs & up
  • Junior Labyrinth
    The Beginner's Maze Game
    1 - 4 players, 5 yrs & up
  • I Spy Eagle Eye
    The Sharpest Eyes Win the Game
    2 - 4 players, 5 yrs & up