Educational Insights The Sneaky, Snacky Squirrel Board Game - Educational Games for Kids Ages 3+, Board Games for Toddlers, Gifts for Kids

This is such a fun game for little ones! Emphasizes color recognition and matching, counting, taking turns, fair play, and winning and losing! The hardest part was for my little one to be able to grasp the squirrel tightly enough to use as the pinchers for picking up acorns. There is a space you can spin where you can sneak an acorn from another player and a space where the wind blows all your acorns away. I personally like these because it's a gentle way of introducing them to strategy and the not-always-winning aspects of a game. It's well made, we have had it for several years and it has been played by many kids! Even young 2 or 3 year olds can definitely play under close supervision since the acorns could be a choking hazard. We have this ourselves and have given it as a gift too. It's always a hit!

Such a cute game! Easy to play for a four year old and even held his attention! It is well made and helps kids learn colors and follow directions!

I introduced this game to my preschool class and they BEG to play it everyday. So easy, teaches colors, turn taking, aids fine motor skills. If you spin and land on the sneaky, snacky squirrel, you get to take an acorn that you need from another player and if the windstorm blows your acorns away you have to put them back in the tree :( .... cooperative game play (another skill we are working on in preschool!) There is a plastic squirrel "tong" that the kids can use to pick up their acorn and place it in their log, and there are twists along the way ... kids who are behind can spin to receive two acorns and come from behind to win! I would SO much rather play this game with kids than others that take forever and are hard for them. No reading necessary! The spinner has visuals, the kids catch on quickly, and they often beat me!This is my favorite gift to give little kids.

This game is very simple to play, kids love the squirrel. Beautiful illustrations.Besides the esthetics, this game helps your kids to practice some skills, pinch, color match, counting, actions, take turns, etc.

I purchased this game for my kindergarten and first grade children. I wish I would have found it a few years ago. As other reviewers mention, the premise of the game is simple and games do not take very long. It is not the most exciting game for adults, but my children really enjoy it. The simplicity of the game is both the biggest selling point and the biggest drawback.What I like:- My kids can take this one out and play it alone. They don't need adult help for setup.- No reading necessary. My younger child is still learning to read and that can be a hangup with other games.- No really small pieces. Yes, there are lots of acorns, but they are bigger than the cherries in Hi Ho Cherry-O and are easy to spot when it is time to put the game away.- This has been a good game to teach being a good sport and not always winning.- The logs, acorns, and squirrel are good quality and are holding up to some boisterous play.What I don't like:- The game can be a little too simple, meaning they are done in just 5 or 10 minutes, though my children are at the higher end of the age range. I think this would be perfect as a "first game" for those in the 3-4 age group (as long as they are past the stage of putting things in their mouth - the acorns could pose a choking hazard).

bought this game for my Granddaughter who is 3.5 years old. The game is very easy to teach to them, it's teaches them colors, taking turns, good hand eye coordination spinning the spinner, is fun to play especially using the Sneaky Snacky Squirrel tongs to gather up the acorns:) The game is not too long to play since attention spans can be shorter in this age group. It also can teach, with encouragement for parents or older siblings playing with the pre-schooler, to be happy when someone else wins or gets a bonus acorn and not to get upset if a "storm" comes and one loses all their acorns. It's VERY important at a young age to not only learn to be a winner but even more important, to be a good loser and exhibit good sportsman conduct. It's just a game and the main objective is to have family fun together! It's a winner in my book:)

I love the cuteness of this game as well as the quick game play. It's the perfect length of time for my 2 1/2 and 4 year old to play. Great for boys and girls, I enjoyed playing it so much I purchased one for my nephew.

I purchased this game for my grandchildren (3&5yrs) based on the reviews. This game exceeded expectations in many ways. I love the sneaky snacky squirrel name as it creates excitement for this game. It also works on fine motor skills and logical thinking as the little ones pick up the acorns and place them in their respective holes. The game pieces are well made and not a cheap plastic feel. This game offers a couple challenges with the sad squirrel and the windstorm. We’ve played it several times and the kids have been excited each time. I’d highly recommend this game for 3 and up!