My kids and I played Dream Quest recently and had a blast. Dream Quest is a story telling adventure game designed for a parent and child to do together where your choices impact the story you tell. It’s a great choice for families who love choose-your-own-adventure style books and are looking for a unique activity to play together. 

It’s my belief that a parent can never have too many quick activities to do with their kids. I’m always on the hunt for games that have fast play times for the days that either my to-do list is too long, bed time too close, or attention spans are too short.

Any one of these below games are what I happily reach for! They are fun and engaging for kids and parents while only taking about 15 minutes or less to play. A win for everyone! 

Five is the year I felt like my little babies became kids. So many changes happen. They stop looking like little babies, they are ready or almost ready to head to Kindergarten, and they’re able to do many things on their own without the assistance of a parent. All these physical and emotional developments make them the perfect age for some new and exciting board games. 

Need some great board game for four year olds? We’ve got you!

Four is an exciting year for children developmentally. Testing their boundaries and learning to follow instructions, engaging in pretend play, and talking up a storm, the four year old child is busy! Activities such as board games are a great way to play and connect together, while also helping them work on those ever developing social, emotional, and physical skills. 

We’ve rounded up some of our favorite games to play with four year olds. Kids each age are all unique and develop at their own pace, so if your child isn’t ready to play games yet, that’s okay! These games are also by no means only for 4 year olds and can be a great fit for kids both younger and older! 

Three is a big age for many kids! They are getting more and more independent, talking in sentences, and learning to manage their emotions. Structured activities like board games are also something that many are beginning to enjoy. 

We’ve rounded up a few of our favorite games to play with 3 year olds. Maybe your 3 year old has been playing games for a while or maybe they’re just now ready to start attempting a game for the first time. Remember that each child is different. These games are by no means only for 3 year olds and can be a great fit for kids either younger or older!