• Stop ‘N Tow Game by MJ Moran

    Stop ‘N Tow by MJ Moran is an interesting game that we have played several times.  It requires more attention to detail and memorization but it is a lot of fun.  I am cannot remember exactly where we picked up this game;  it was while we were traveling several years ago.  When we first got the game the girls were still too young to play well but since then they have learned how to play it  and of course they always enjoy blowing the whistles!   One thing I do want to mention with this game is…don’t play if you have a headache (the whistle blowing will probably be too much)! 🙂

    • Colorful vehicles and road signs
    • Includes 55 cards and 6 whistles
    • 3 to 6 players
    • Recommended for ages 8 and up
    • Object of the game – to collect the most cards by memorizing the order of vehicles and being the first one to blow the whistle when certain road signs pop up
    • Learning Benefits – memorization, attention to details, vehicles, signs, reading, and more!
    • Whistles are dishwasher safe

    This game is for a little older kids because they have to remember what each card means and recall from memory the stack of cards played before their card.  After a few times of playing it the girls started really picking up on it. Since the players have their particular whistle in their mouths it is best to wash the whistles at the end of the game.  Typically I wash the whistles with soap after the game and let them air dry before putting the game away.  It is a super fun game, entertaining, and small (so you can take it with you on vacation).

    We love games!   We have found that playing games is beneficial for many reasons.  It gives us quality time together as a family.  The kids learn that they will not always win (which is not always an easy lesson to learn), but the game can still be fun even if you are not the victor in every game.  It provides opportunities for us to talk and create memories together.  Games teach and help our kids practice a variety of useful skills like following directions, reading, writing, counting, taking turns, and more.