The big double digits… who could forget the pride they felt when they turned 10? Age 10 is a big time in your kid’s life, so prepared to help them make the most of it.<\/p>
When it comes to ideal games for your 10-year-old, remember that companionship is a big deal in your child’s life at this age. Whereas 9-year-olds are often a bit more reserved, 10-year-olds are developing new social skills and interests. It is a time of transition, as child development and early learning specialist Stacy Benge, M.S.<\/a> explains, “from spending time with family to more of a focus on peer connections.”<\/p> For this reason, group games are a great fit for your 10-year-old.<\/p> “Friendly 10-year-olds do well with most games, but they love ones where the whole gang is involved,” says Eileen Kennedy Moore, Ph.D<\/a>, author of the parenting course Raising Emotionally and Socially Healthy Kids<\/a>.<\/p> At the same time, 10-year-olds, like 9-year-olds, are also looking for more complexity in their play. Part of the complexity might come from what the kids add or change in a given game. Dr. Kwame Brown<\/a>, founder of Move Theory, reminds us that as kids become ready for more complex games, it can be fun to “collaborate to change complex rules and add to games.” Co-creating games engages kids on multiple levels, and allows them to adapt the games to their interests.<\/p> Here are seven activities<\/a> and games to consider for your 10-year-old.<\/p> “Family game nights are very fun for this age,” says Kennedy-Moore.<\/p> Pictionary, which requires a lot of interaction as families race to guess what others are drawing, is simple and a lot of fun. While it doesn’t have the same complexity as other games for this group, the basic format can easily be adjusted by you and your child.<\/p> It’s similar in structure to Pictionary, but it requires its own skill set. Rather than drawing, players must use non-verbal body language to convey a word or phrase. As with Pictionary, its rules can be added to for extra challenges and fun.<\/p> Qwirkle is another great option for family game night. A highly awarded game, Qwirkle involves players laying down tiles in sequences that follow a specific shape or color.<\/p> Uno Attack is a great variation on classic Uno for your 10-year-old. The random variations introduced with the mechanic card launcher create a more challenging situation that your 10-year-old must constantly adapt to.<\/p> Apples to Apples requires players to make connections between their noun cards and the adjective card played by a judge. Convincing the judge that your card is the best fit makes Apples to Apples a highly engaging game, and one that requires complex argumentation skills if you’re going to win!<\/p> Jenga is as simple as it is fun. Pulling out pieces offers a rush of excitement, while the threat of a collapsing tower creates a competitive atmosphere. Your 10-year-old is ready for this nail-biter!<\/p> Language and conversation define this game — your 10-year-old will race to answer the clue cards with the buzzword. As a team-based game, Buzzword also offers an added layer of companionship and team-building that some of the other games listed here do not.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The big double digits\u2026 who could forget the pride they felt when they turned 10? Age 10 is a big time in your kid\u2019s life, so prepared to help them make the most of it. 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Pictionary<\/h2>
2. Charades<\/strong><\/h2>
3. Qwirkle<\/strong><\/h2>
4. Uno Attack<\/strong><\/h2>
5. Apples to Apples Jr.<\/strong><\/h2>
6. Jenga<\/strong><\/h2>
7. Buzzword Junior<\/strong><\/h2>