“Playing card games and board games are very important to help children learn and reinforce cognitive skills, thinking, memory, motor coordination and social skills at a minimum,” says Darby Fox, LCSW, a child and adolescent family therapist. The best card games for kids can do more than just promote a little friendly competition. These games come in a variety of shapes and sizes-from the classic Go Fish to more elaborate games that involve full body involvement like Throw Throw Avocado. Card games are a great way to keep younger minds (and hands) busy during down time.
