Find It! On The Farm

WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
Old MacDonald had a farm, E-I-E-I-O, and on that farm he had some….FUN! “On the Farm” is the NEW iconic silo shaped Contained Adventure™ from Find It. Perfect for animal lovers, little gardeners and farmers from 8-98. Nestled in the “grain” of the silo are 42 objects including a hearty assortment of farm animals, a tractor, boot, scarecrow, milk jug, pitchfork, and much more. Take it in the car, play it in the field or in the barn, this is a fun way to share what life is like “On the Farm”.

US$22.99

Find It! Starry Night

WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
“Starry Night” is the first specially shaped Contained Adventure™ from Find It. This 3-dimensional star contains 40 nighttime objects, most of which glow in the dark. Hidden items include the big dipper, Mars, Earth, Jupiter, Saturn, a shooting star, also a firefly, tent, flashlight, sleeping bag, owl, telescope, alien, rocket, astronaut, and much more, including the elusive penny! Can you find all the hidden objects in this Starry Night?

US$22.99

Tater Toss

WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
Wind this plastic hot potato up and have fun passing the ticking potato around. But don't get caught with it when the alarm rings or you're out of the game! Teachers of the visually impaired and Holly Allen of CNIB suggest the toy could be passed to the right around the circle, when it goes off the person holding it can yell "noisy potato" run around the outside of the circle, sit down and wind it up again. Which seems more fun than being "out". Encourages social skills, promotes tactile exploration and awareness of sounds. Measures 6 1/2" tall.

US$12

A Beautiful Place

An ecology game for children! Planet Earth can be a beautiful place, shared by all. Sadly, it has been harmed and made ugly in lots of ways. Players work together to restore the beauty. Can they do it before the dark pollution clouds encircle the beautiful place? They have a much better chance if they work together. Environmental concepts are presented in a simple way. Or, just play it as an exciting nature game. Includes: 12 x 12" board, pollution clouds, ugly puzzle, good ecology deed tokens, movers, die. Games for multi-ages.

"This has become a real favourite in my classroom." — Winnipeg, Man.

US$18

Berries, Bugs & Bullfrogs

Four different cooperative tile games. Players form as many good Berry Patches as they can, with the help of the friendly Bullfrogs. The basic mathematical skills of adding, subtracting, multipying and dividing all get a workout.

Six tiles have only Berries on them. Six have only Bugs. Eight have both Berries and Bugs. The Bug shown is a Slug, one of the few insects that damage Strawberries. Each of the 12 Bullfrogs can eat one bug.

In THE GOOD BERRY PATCH GAME, players form as many Good Berry Patches as they can that have more Berries than Bugs. In THE BUG-FREE BERRY PATCH GAME, each Bug will eat a Berry and only saved Berries count... with a Bonus for each totally Bug-Free Patch formed. There are also two MIND-READER BERRY PATCH GAMES, in which each tile is played silently with players trying to guess what tile the others are going to play. Includes: 20 tiles, 12 bullfrogs, rules for 4 games. Game for multi-age.

US$10

Granny's House

An adventure game designed to encourage thought and imagination in young children.

On our journey to Granny's we go through Dark Woods, cross a Stream, need to be very careful passing a Sleepy Bear, etc. We decide what to bring along. Maybe our Dog will help us; maybe a basket of Food; perhaps some Sticks and a Rope. Players will have to use these items to invent ways to deal with whatever Obstacle they meet. Includes: 12 x 12" board, team mover, die, good things tokens. Game for multi-age.

"Exciting... Stimulates thinking and discussion... Different adventures each time." — Seattle, WA

US$16

Adventures of Harley

Our farm dog, Harley, runs so fast that cars have to chase him. He also has a great sense of humor and likes to hide, then later bring back, our Favorite Things. While rocketing around the Fields and Woods, he often meets other creatures who give him many thrilling times! In this game, we all help Harley find and bring back Home as many of the Favorite Things as we can. But he will have to look out for fellow prowlers such as the Bear, Raccoon, Skunk, Porcupine & some nasty Briar Patches. We may have to call in the Vet! Includes: 12 x 12" board, rules for easy & hard games, dog house card, favorite things tokens, bark & sniff card, Harley mover. Game for multi-age.

US$16

Harvest Time

First, gardens are planted. Then everyone rolls the special die. to do the harvesting. The job is to harvest the gardens before Winter comes. Will we get them all? Maybe, if we remember to help each other out. A simple but challenging game for beginners. Includes: 12 x 12" board, die, 48 vegetables, winter and spring puzzle pieces, rules for harder "spring planting" game. Game for multi-age.

"Ryan (5) feels very important getting all his vegetables in and then helping me." — Saskatchewan, Canada

US$16

Max

We must help get the little Creatures safely home before Max, the Tomcat, catches them. In an exciting way, children learn logic, consultation and decision making. An important issue to discuss is also raised: we don't like Max catching those Little Ones, yet we recognize that he is a natural hunter. How do we resolve this in our minds and hearts? Let's talk it over. Includes: 12 x 12" board, special dice, 4 movers, 4 cat treats. Game for multi-age.

"Our kids play Max over and over again!" — Tennessee, USA

US$16

Old Spider & The Fly

Summer has arrived and so have the bugs. Inside my cabin, 6 different ones are on the move. I am glad to see that the Old Spider is also back putting his web out for them. Especially for that Fly, which gets into everything. We are going to help Old Spider catch these bugs. On a turn, each player deploys the web, rolls the dice and sees if any bugs get trapped. As the game goes on, some of the bugs may wiggle free and fly out the window. They can be very tricky! So, we and the Old Spider must make some careful choices. Includes: full color board 12" x 12", 2 dice with bug decals, 6 bugs tokens, 2 spider webs, complete rules. Game for multi-age.

"A quick moving, fun game, helping to dispel the myth that spiders are scary."

US$16

Princess

An exciting fantasy game giving thoughtful and imaginative play experience. Our princess is a sturdy little girl in the Castle who needs to be rescued from a Mean Guard and Fierce Dog. It's not going to be easy — and besides, Darkness is coming! Off we go through Fields, Woods, Mountains and Villages in search of Things Magical and Practical needed to free the Princess. We'll do some sharing, help each other to remember where Special Things are hidden, and together think our way past the Obstacles. Includes: 12 x 12" board, die, movers, night cards, good grief cards, special things. Game for ages 4-7.

"I must tell you how much the students here enjoy Princess. All of these games teach social and co-operative skills." — South Carolina, USA

US$16

Secret Door

A mystery game! Valuables have been stolen, and we have to find them before Midnight. Together we search through the Mansion for clues. At Midnight, the Thieves may slip away with all the hidden booty! Children enjoy figuring out the mystery of what is behind the Secret Door. Because of the co-operative principle, everyone is part of a team that discusses ideas and shares strategies. Other important skills of memory and logic get a workout, too.

Each game is different, exciting and tricky. That's why adults like playing along! Get the magnifying glass, Holmes, and let's get on with the Case. Midnight approaches! Includes: 12 x 12" board, clock cards, set of valuables, the secret door. Game for multi-age.

"My daughter loves Secret Door. It's food for her brain. She can often find pairs that I miss, which she thinks is great!" — Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

US$16

Sleeping Grump

A story adventure game! Grump has taken the villagers' treasures and is now fast asleep at the top of the beanstalk. Together, players climb to the top to recover their treasures. Grump may not be wakened or he takes back everything. Players share the treasures and leave some behind for Grump. Their kindness will help change him. The game is won when everyone has some of the treasure. Includes: 6 x 24" board, die, blue sapphires, golden eggs, magic cherries, harps, movers. Game for ages 4-7.

US$16

Skunk!!!

We are working hard to grow beautiful, fresh, organic vegetables, fruit, herbs and flowers. But sometimes garden pests eat those good things before we do. Can we keep the garden safe by catching all 6 Pests and taking them to the Forest where they belong?

(The skunk and other pests in this game are real, from our garden. It was quite a puzzle figuring out how to let the skunk loose when we caught it without getting sprayed. Other skunks may enjoy their perfume, but we sure don’t.)

US$16

Funny Face

A hilarious, active pantomime game that kids just love, and that sets their imaginations free!

Players move around the board, helping each other bring all the things needed for a party. Command Cards get turned, describing an action to be done. Co-operative play allows everyone to get into the actions without worrying about losing and being eliminated — and because you keep up your mime until the next turn, many funny interpretations happen at once.

We advise parents and teachers to join in the fun! Plays quickly. Rules for a mime show included.

Includes: 12 x 12" board, die, party favor movers, command cards. Game for ages 3 - 8.

"A good party game! This is a noisy game — but fun noisy." — Santa Monica, CA

US$16

Caves & Claws

The museum hires a team of Archaeologists to head deep into a Jungle to find Ancient Artifacts. We are that team, ready for action and adventure!

Caves & Claws is a fantasy game, featuring elements of suspense, careful planning, teamwork, danger and humor. The game has three parts. First, we have to hack out the Paths to the abandoned Caves and Temples. Second, using the connected paths, we search for and discover the Treasures. Finally we must return safely to Base Camp with what we gathered.

There are Dangers and Obstacles to avoid, such as The Creeping Claw, The Nasty Hairy Thing and Big Boulders rolling over Entrances! We may have to resort to whatever desperate Remedy we find in our knapsacks to save us — a Super HeadNet, a Laser Lantern, a Piece of Broccoli, even a Smelly Sock! Yes, few creatures can face the Sock!

Includes: 12 x 12" jungle map, pathways, movers, tent card, a set of ancient treasure, danger, and remedy cards, rules for regular and hard games. Game for ages 6 to adult.

"A completely enjoyable game! It looks like a simple spoof ofother fantasy games, but there is plenty of challenging, imaginative play to be had here!"

US$16

See It and Sign It

An easy-to-follow game that teaches ASL the fun way! It's six games in one, plus a DVD with live action demonstrations of hand signs. In Level One learn 60 words - 10 words in six different categories, the alphabet and numbers 1 to 10.

Play Ability Factors: language skills, matching skills, word recognition, hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills.

US$25

See It and Sign It - Level II

Sign above the rest with the Second Edition of See It & Sign It. Learn 120 new words in 12 categories: family, food, home, animals, outdoors, sports, transportation, education, occupations, health, location, and time as well as question signs, additional numbers, and finger spelling. Now it's even easier to remember signs with "Easy Remember Guides." With its instructional DVD showing expert signers demonstrating every sign, See It & Sign It~Level 2 takes the guesswork out of signing. As a bonus, the game includes Spanish translations for each sign.

US$30

Onionhead Children’s A-Z Deck of 52 Feeling Cards

A Creative Child Magazine 2009 Preferred Choice Award winner, this deck includes 26 positive feeling cards and their 26 opposites. Five activities encourage creativity and communication while developing healthy emotional expression, problem solving skills, and reading abilities. Onionhead® provides a fun, fast, and easy way for kids to know their feelings and learn what to do with those feelings. For ages up to 9 years old. Made and printed in the U.S.A. on 100% recycled paper with non-toxic ink.

US$20

Eggspressions

A storybook and set of six expressive wooden eggs offer a role-playing activity to help children identify their feelings. Emotional intelligence leads to more effective communications. The game Eggspressions helps children identify their feelings and develop problem solving skills while having fun. By sharing their feelings and working together, children figure out a happy solution to a challenge.

US$25

Trading Faces

Can you get players to guess an emotion using only facial expressions? In Trading Places, players quickly swap Emotion Cards until one has three of a kind. Then that player makes the expression on the matching cards, using only her face. Players win points by guessing correctly. Emotion Cards cover 13 feelings: angry, shy, loving, sad, worried, happy, excited, silly, bored, confused, proud, surprised, and afraid. Includes 39 playing cards, five reference cards and instructions in English, Spanish and French. Playing time: 15 minutes. Designed for two to five players. Designed for ages six to adult, the game adapts well younger children. Develops emotional intelligence, collecting, and counting skills.

US$10.99

Catch the Match

An eye-catching pattern recognition game, Catch the Match includes 15 cards, each with the dame 15 objects. Each object is different abd appears in different colors and at various locations on the cards. Any two cards have one and only one object that is exactly identical in color. All players play at the same time, each trying to be the first to find a match. The correct player takes ine of the cards as a reward, and the player with the most cards wins.
Includes 15 cards and instructions in English, Spanish and French. Playing time: 15 minutes. Designed for two to eight players, ages six to adult.
This easy to learn game enhances visual perception, color recognition, and pattern discrimination.

US$10.99

Monkey Memory

A gang of monkeys has broken out of the zoo and stolen a pile of items from zoo visitors. After items are recovered, one is still missing, but which one? Keep your eyes sharp because a different item goes missing in each round. In Monkey Memory players get to see all the items once, then must quickly determine which one has gone missing. Collect a monkey coin for each correct answer. The player with the most cards at the end of the game wins.
Includes 50 cards and instructions in English, Spanish and French. Playing time: 15 minutes. Designed for two to eight players, ages five to adult.
This fast paced games encourages concentration, promotes logical thinking, and strengthens memory skills.

US$10.99

Sherlock

As Sherlock goes around searching for clues, every player tries to remember each of the objects hidden facedown in a circle of cards. Sherlock travels from one card to another, stopping at a facedown card which the player has to remember. Sherlock continues to move as long as the player remembers correctly. When Sherlock travels to a face-up card, the player gets to keep that card, and the first player to collect six cards wins.
Includes 50 cards and instructions in English, Spanish and French. Playing time: 15 minutes. Designed for two to five players, ages five to adult, Sherlock offers endless playability.
Enhances memory through repetition and deductive reasoning.

US$10.99

Eyespybags™ - Language Development

This Eyespybag™ is filled with objects that teach relationships, sequencing, prepositions and many other important skills.

US$18