I received Q's Race to the Top board game
On-the-Go Pack
Q Time Buddy
Storybook
Coloring book
Using the board game, each player moves it's piece by rolling the die and answering questions depending on the color landed on.
Red = an physical activity
Green = a situation needing a solution through "Q" the monkey
Blue = general questions about being polite, communicating (all social skill concepts), but directly related to the child/reader.
Looking at it as an adult, I actually wasn't that impressed. I was hoping for something more. The On-the-Go Pack is the same cards as the board game, but no board. I don't know why you would want to pay extra for the same set of cards.
My boys did want to play it though. It says it's for ages 3+ but my 3 year old did want anything to do with the questions and answers. My 5 year old played and would kind of answer questions, but really he just wanted to get his monkey to the top first and didn't pay much attention to me asking him questions. I would make him pause for it each time, but he had often rolled for his turn before we were ready to move on. The ages seem really hard. I want to teach my young children the polite response to these questions, but they seemed a little young. I'm afraid that older children wouldn't want to bother with it. There are some great questions, I just wonder if it's really the most age appropriate way to get the ideas across.
As I type, I'm considering using the cards in the car. Even if we only answer one per ride, maybe we can have a meaningful conversation.
The stuffed animal, Q Time Buddy, seemed well made and the children enjoyed playing with him.
If I were desperate, I might consider buying the board game alone. There's no way I would ever pay full price for the entire set that was sent to me.
I received these products for free from #tryazon and #EQtainment for my honest opinion.
