urn taking games can be really fun but a child who is just learning how to take turns might not see it quite that way. When choosing turn taking games for beginners it's important to choose games that are easy (i.e., low demand) and fast paced. Bonus points for games that are a little bit silly.
Here are our teams top picks!
1) Pop up Pirate
Take turns placing swords into the pirate barrel.
If you pop the pirate you’re out!
What we love:
✔ Few rules
✔ Fast paced
✔ Great way to practice colours
2) Connect 4
Alternate turn dropping coins into the board. First player to form a line of four wins!
Not interested in forming a line? Take turns dropping coins in until the board is full instead.
What we love:
✔ Easily adaptable to desired challenge level
✔ Fun way to practice counting
✔ Face paced
3) Crocodile Dentist
Be the dentist. Take turns examining Crocodile’s teeth being careful not to touch his sore tooth.
What we love:
✔ Easy set-up
✔ Easy to understand rules
✔ Fast paced
4) Pop the Pig
Put a hamburger in piggy’s mouth and pump his head to make sure he swallows. The more piggy eats, the bigger his belly will grow. Be careful he doesn’t pop! Play the game with the dice, or just take turns feeding the pig hamburgers.
What we love:
✔ Easily adaptable
✔ A fun way to practice colours and counting
✔ Fast paced
5) Don’t Break the Ice
Take turns knocking ice cubes out without knocking down the penguin.
What we love:
✔ Kids love watching the penguin fall
✔ Motor control practice
✔ Short play time
6) Kerplunk
Take turns pulling straws from the tower. Be careful not to knock down marbles!
What we love:
✔ Most frequently played during sessions
✔ Marbles are easily replaced if they get lost
✔ Fast paced
7) Gooey Looey
Pull gooey boogers from Louie’s head without popping out his brain. Use the dice, or simply take turns pully boogers.
What we love:
✔ Very silly!
✔ Practice body parts
✔ Easily adapted
8) Banana Blast
Pull bananas from the tree top trying not to make the monkey jump. Use the dice, or simply take turns with bananas.
What we love:
✔ Easy set up
✔ Fast paced
✔ Easily adaptable
9) Honeybee tree
Pull leaves from the tree being. Don’t disturb the bees!
What we love:
✔ Simple rules
✔ Fast paced
✔ Practice counting
10) Yeti in my Spaghetti
Pull noodles from the bowl one at a time making sure not to disturb the Yeti.
What we love:
✔ Very silly!
✔ Simple rules
✔ Fast paced