Here is a list of games I compiled which look good for kids with
reading or language delays.
Janis
EDUCATIONAL GAMES
(All these games and prices were found on Amazon.com. Sites for two
of the game companies for more descriptions are Game Development
Group www.gdg-games.com and Out of the Box Publishing www.otb-
games.com . Most of the junior edition games are available in a
version for older kids or adults. Remember to consider the child’s
reading or language level, when applicable, instead of age).
Apples to Apples Jr.
Ages 7+, 4-10 players, vocabulary, comparison, thinking skills
Out of the Box Publishing, $14.99
My Word Jr. Edition
Ages 7+, word/spelling game
Out of the Box Publishing. $9.99
Soundscape Jr. Edition Game
Ages 5-12, 2 or many players, listening skills
Game Development Group, $19.99
Stare! Jr. Edition
Ages 6-12, 2-6 players, memory, attention to visual detail,
answering questions
Game Development Group $19.99
Word Play for Kids
Ages 6-12, 2-6 players, word building, vocabulary, spelling
Game Development Group, $14.99
Perquacky Game
Ages 6 and up, 2 or more players, spell words
Cardinal Industries, $9.99
Secret Square Board Game
Ages 4 and up, 2-4 players, no reading required, questioning and
thinking skills
University Games, $14.99
Tell-A-Story Game
Ages 4-8 years, memory, sequencing, oral language (could extend to
writing with the older kids)
Ravensburger, $19.99
Outburst Jr.
Ages 7 and up, 4 or more players, vocabulary, categories, word
retrieval
Parker Brothers, $16.99