Funny Whacking
A few years ago my husband was begging me to get a game for our son. It was a little thing called Whac-A-Mole. I used to LOVE the real whac-a-mole at the fair, and it was impossible for me to see how they would be able to make a good version for a child that fit into a box.
This Whac-A-Mole is a bit different than the carnival style. It doesn’t pop all the way back in the hole (which still kinda bugs me). It is, however, the PERFECT game to play with a toddler. You pick a color mole, and whenever the light flashes on that mole, you whack it. The first to get to 100 points wins! The moles make funny sounds, and there are quite a few variations. If, for instance, your mole makes the “woo hoo” sound, it will make that sound the entire round. The next round, however, it may make the “woof woof” sound.
I’ve only seen one toddler who didn’t have the patience for this, which made me appreciate it all the more. She was one of those “run around and never stop moving” types of kids, and I think that our son may have been that way if we wouldn’t have made it a point to sit down with him every once in awhile and play games like this. Whac-A-Mole teaches patience, recognition, and even helps with reaction timing. Best of all? It’s under $20!! If you’re looking for a great game to play with the whole family, check out Whac-A-Mole!
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