Games for 3 Year Olds
Games for three-year-olds: memory and matching games, first dice games, co-operative games and games about colours and shapes.
Taking turns becomes possible
Around three, most children can wait for a turn and follow one simple rule, which is when real games start to work. A dice with colours instead of numbers keeps it readable. Memory games are the classic here, and three-year-olds are often better at them than adults.
Short rounds, clear ending
Games of ten minutes or less fit the attention span far better than anything longer. Co-operative games are still the gentlest option, since losing remains hard at this age. Sturdy pieces matter, because they will be handled by everyone at the table.
Ordering from Planet Happy
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