Friday, December 4, 2015
Thursday, December 3, 2015
Favorite Spanish Games
I look back into my childhood with a huge smile on my face when I remember the times we would gather at the table to play games. It was such a bonding time to play with my mama, abuelita, aunts & uncles, and cousins. I remember sitting at the table after having once, pulling out the cards or dominos to get ready for a game. We talked, we laughed; sometimes I lost, other times I won. Either way, memories were made and we had fun together.
Now I find myself introducing these games to my children and waiting for them to get a bit older to learn to play others. Playing games is fun and can help teach so many different skills that are necessary for later on. Skills such as team work, turn taking, analyzing, processing information on the spot, building mathematical and logical skills and language skills. There's just so much that can be learned when playing a game even if the actual game portion only takes 20 min. Many memories will be made and lots of learning will take place as well.
La Escoba Spanish Naipe
- was a favorite of mine that I played with pretty much my whole family. It's really educational in the sense that it helps you learn and remember which numbers add up to 15. It uses a traditional Spanish naipe / cards to be able to play the game. I can't wait to teach my kids to play!
Carioca - my cousin and I played this quite often. There are different 'levels' to play the game either putting trios together or creating sequences. It's very educational too and very intriguing.
La Loteria Numbers Bingo Game
- I remember Sunday evenings playing a few rounds with my cousin before heading back home. Definitely a favorite. It teaches to read and call out numbers as well as number recognition. It's such a fun game! Plus it can be played in any language, just need game boards!
Domino
- Growing up I played the double six dominos, now we play Mexican Train Domino Game . Such a fun game!
Bilingual Bingo
- the kids and I have been playing this game together and it has helped reinforce Spanish vocabulary. We got ours at Target a few years ago in the dollar section, but this one looks really neat and good quality as well. Here's another option. 
This Ingenio Bilingual Crossword Blocks
looks like it would be a fun addition and the kids would really like it. They could try to put together words they already know or words from the Bilingual Bingo mentioned above.
What games from your childhood do you play at your home now? Share in the comments!
Fabi
Now I find myself introducing these games to my children and waiting for them to get a bit older to learn to play others. Playing games is fun and can help teach so many different skills that are necessary for later on. Skills such as team work, turn taking, analyzing, processing information on the spot, building mathematical and logical skills and language skills. There's just so much that can be learned when playing a game even if the actual game portion only takes 20 min. Many memories will be made and lots of learning will take place as well.
La Escoba Spanish Naipe
- was a favorite of mine that I played with pretty much my whole family. It's really educational in the sense that it helps you learn and remember which numbers add up to 15. It uses a traditional Spanish naipe / cards to be able to play the game. I can't wait to teach my kids to play!Carioca - my cousin and I played this quite often. There are different 'levels' to play the game either putting trios together or creating sequences. It's very educational too and very intriguing.
La Loteria Numbers Bingo Game
- I remember Sunday evenings playing a few rounds with my cousin before heading back home. Definitely a favorite. It teaches to read and call out numbers as well as number recognition. It's such a fun game! Plus it can be played in any language, just need game boards! Domino
- Growing up I played the double six dominos, now we play Mexican Train Domino Game . Such a fun game!Bilingual Bingo
- the kids and I have been playing this game together and it has helped reinforce Spanish vocabulary. We got ours at Target a few years ago in the dollar section, but this one looks really neat and good quality as well. Here's another option.
This Ingenio Bilingual Crossword Blocks
looks like it would be a fun addition and the kids would really like it. They could try to put together words they already know or words from the Bilingual Bingo mentioned above.What games from your childhood do you play at your home now? Share in the comments!
Fabi
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