March 10, 2010

VeggieTales Walk on Water

Author: Carol T

dontsinkbgThe VeggieTales are known for their craziness, and that’s what kids like about them. This Christian board game is no exception. It is crazy and wildly fun, but also challenges kid’s memory and strategy. The Veggies have to get from one side of the sink to the other balancing on things that are under the suds, so you have to remember where those things are, or your veggie might disappear until the next game.

The board doesn’t always stay the same, so it’s harder to memorize the board and let your experience give you an advantage. Your kids will have a lot of giggle-time with this game,and as always, play with them. Share the giggles.


March 9, 2010

Christian Education Made Easy

Author: Carol T

BBHeroesFrontWe want our children to enjoy learning about God’s ways and His Bible, to be drawn back to it time and time again. What a great goal. To make that happen, the material we have must be entertaining as well as teaching.

The Beginners Bible is a Christian educational computer game that uses games and interesting stories to hold children’s attention and get them to cooperate in the learning process.

Help Noah save the animals, Moses lead the children of Israel, or find out how a shepherd boy became a king. Lots of interactive activities. For ages three to eight.


March 8, 2010

It’s About Fun and Laughter

Author: Carol T

babble Nothing is more fun then listening to a group of kids laughing uproariously over something they’re playing. Laughter is much easier to listen to then grousing and grumbling. Expect a lot of laughter playing Babble.

This Christian board game is a matching game, but a very noisy one, so be prepared. Everyone calls out their words at the same time and slaps down their card when they hear someone match theirs. The game is fast moving and fun. Reading is encouraged. Games that make reading a desired ability encourage kids to improve in this area in order to be competitive. Encourage your kids in babbling and laughter.


March 7, 2010

If You Blink, You’ll Miss It!

Author: Carol T

blink_bible_large1Some games are just designed for kids: they’re fast moving and keep you on your toes. OK, so there’s some kid in all of us. My suggestion for this fast moving Christian card game is for car trips. It’s very portable and entertaining, takes a quick eye and sharp mind. The time will fly by for your kids in the back seat.

But it’s also fun at home, and you might want to try your hand at keeping up with your kids on this one. Have you lost your speed? No watching TV out of the corner of your eye, or you’ll lose!


March 6, 2010

The Dance of Praise

Author: Carol T

dancepraiseexp7Many in David’s time thought he was an embarrassment because of the way he danced before God and God’s people. He could not contain his joy in belonging to God. But even dance can be used to praise God, and dance for exercise can be a healthful additive to our self care regime.

Between sitting at this computer and my sedentary hobbies, I know I don’t move enough, especially when the weather doesn’t cooperate. This Christian computer game actually encourages activity! Christian music and the dance pad direct in a dance routine that gives aerobic, heart strengthening exercise and increases mobility, burns calories and makes you feel more energetic, sleep better and when used regularity,be more alert. The dance pad is required. The music exceptional. There are also music add-ons you can get to expand your selection. Get moving!


March 4, 2010

Live For The Lord, Or Die For The World

Author: Carol T

archangel_comic_8_250w1 Christian comic books are a great way to get your kids interested in reading. A child who has no interest will struggle to improve when the material is eye catching and intriguing.

Archangel comic books are a great way to encourage reading with your children, and ground them in some Christian principles.

Justin Griffin has been going through some hard times since his friends were killed in an auto accident. He even considered suicide, but God sent His angels to stop him and to help. Will Justin choose salvation? Read the series and find out.


March 3, 2010

Where Jesus Walked?

Author: Carol T

scattergories_bibleYet again, another great game that’s been given a Christian twist, Scattergories is a wonderful group game. It takes thought, and reveals player’s peculiarities sometimes. This Christian youth game is designed to keep us mindful of God’s things while we are having good group time. Youth groups and families, as well as adult gatherings will enjoy pitting their brains against other players and trying to come up with the most unique answer to the category given.

A lot of thought has been put into the questions that make this game uniquely a Christian game. Where did Jesus walk that starts with an “F”?


March 2, 2010

It Adds Up To Better Grades

Author: Carol T

QPMathThere are many games out there that entertain and kill time, keep the kids out of your hair for a while, but games that actually make for better grades are rarer. Math is a skill many kids don’t think they can do. The stress the attempt makes on them increases the difficulty of learning. Practicing a skill in a fun, nonthreatening environment can make kids more comfortable with skills they need to learn.

Quick Pix is a kid’s educational game made to teach without kids knowing they’re learning. Quick Pix Math plays like many other card games. The object is to gain control of pairs. But the pairs are math questions and answers. The quickest one to match the right answer to the question gets the pair. This is a great way to get kids comfortable with math. Geared for ages seven and up.


February 28, 2010

Mom, America and Apples to Apples

Author: Carol T

applestoapplesbibleAssociative games can sharpen intellect and promote a person to see outside of the box. Christian card games are available that exercise these qualities. Christian versions of secular games add a spiritual dimension to games that are already fun and thought provoking.
Apples to Apples encourages association between a topic and the cards you have in your hand.  Sometimes the association is a little questionable, but that’s the fun. Everybody’s opinion counts. This game will play up to ten people and makes a great Christian youth activity.
Entertain your brain as well as your freinds and family. Can you say “Huh?”


February 27, 2010

Its a Tough Job, But has to Be Done

Author: Carol T

Ark_1The story of Noah’s Ark never gets old for our children. It has all the elements they love, animals, adventure,  danger, heroic efforts and more. Noah stood for God in a generation that totally opposed all God’s teachings and he  did mighty things for God. He is a good example to us and our children.

The Ark card game is a Christian card game in which you work with Noah and help him out of a tight spot. The weather is beginning to cloud up and all the animals are being really slow about getting on the ark. You help manage the loading. This is for ages eight and up and a great way to spend family night with the children.