Kiddley (which is one of the BEST blogs for parents) recently posted simple instructions for making your own board game. This project has so much potential, my head is spinning. Just creating the game teaches shapes, patterns, colors, counting, drawing, writing, reading, and uses oh so much imagination!

Once you make a basic playing board, you can create new sets of cards for any of your children’s interests, making the game as simple or complex as you desire. If you create a game, please share your ideas with us in the comments. I can already see the creation of a Star Wars-themed game in our not-too-distant future.

Some other great game ideas you might enjoy include this homemade BINGO game set (a great way to practice letters and numbers) and a DIY Chalkboard Table that is perfect for pictionary type games and creative play.