Hide and Goat Seek

Hide and Goat Seek is a preschool puzzle game found in Timberdoodle's Preschool Curriculum Kit. The game comes with a puzzle board, a wolf, seven sheep, four hiding pieces, a challenge book, and a wordless story book. The game is targeted at ages three to seven and intended for one player. With that said, the game would be entertaining for children over seven. The game is based on a Grimm's fairytale from the 1800's. Warning, the wordless book is somewhat dark and may scare young children. For each challenge, the child sets up the board according to the challenge chosen. There are four levels of challenge. There are forty eight challenges. Once your board is set up according to the challenge your child then has to use the hiding pieces to cover up the sheep so that the wolf cannot find them. The goats are shaped differently and not all hiding pieces will fit each goats shape. In the lower level challenges not all sheep or hiding pieces will be used. As the level of difficulty increases, more sheep and hiding pieces will be used. Only certain hiding pieces will fit atop the various sheep. There is only one solution for each challenge. This brain-boosting game helps develop spatial insight, concentration, language, problem solving, and logic.

I took the game along when visiting my grandchildren. My three-year-old grandson was excited to play. In the beginning I had to give him direction on how to play. After a few challenges he caught on and spent a long time playing through the various levels. He successfully completed the challenges at the highest level which is Master. He loved the wordless book and I read it to him about eight times. My two-year-old granddaughter had fun placing sheep and various hiding pieces on the board for fun. She also liked the book but certain pages scared her a bit.

Hide and Goat Seek is a fun puzzle game. I would definitely recommend it to parents and caregivers. While having fun children will sharpen their thinking skills without realizing they are doing so. 

 

The Bible

The Bible, a children's book, written by Devon Provencher is part of the Big Theology For Little Hearts series. In this book children will learn that the Bible is inspired. Every book is exactly how He wanted it to be. They will learn that the Bible is perfect without any mistakes. God is not a liar; therefore the entire Bible is true. His Word is sufficient for us all. The Bible is universal. It is meant for all people throughout time. The Word of God is enduring. Through the telling of real life events children learn that it is an important part of our history. The book explains how both the Old Testament as well as the New Testament tell one story. Children will learn that God is above all things. He has total authority. The purpose of the book is to teach children about the divine inspiration and truth of the Bible, emphasizing its timeless and universal relevance. It aims to instill an understanding of the Bible's role in history and its significance as God's authoritative Word. Introducing theology to children is important because it helps them develop a foundation for their beliefs and values. It encourages critical thinking and provides them with a framework for understanding the world around them. Additionally, it fosters a sense of community and belonging as they learn about shared beliefs and traditions. The illustrations in the book play a crucial role in capturing children's attention and making complex theological concepts more accessible. By using vibrant colors and engaging imagery, the illustrations help to bring the stories and messages of the Bible to life. This visual element not only enhances comprehension but also stimulates children's imagination, encouraging them to explore and connect with the teachings on a deeper level.