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Wii for the Wii-Ones- Great Wii Games for Kids ages 3-8
By an Amazon.com customer
Freddi Fish: Kelp Seed MysteryFreddi Fish: Kelp Seed Mystery
Buy new: $19.99
Amazon Reviewer: "an excellent game for TODDLERS and YOUNG CHILDREN, this game is educational but fun at the same time, a good overall game for the youngsters"
Dora the Explorer: Dora Saves the Snow PrincessDora the Explorer: Dora Saves the Snow Princess
Buy new: $29.99
Target audience probably 3-5 years old. Amazon Reviewer: "there are no creatures chasing or trying to get you and the "witch" is really mild" "My 5 year old completed it in 2 hours" "these game was perfect for [my 7 yr old]"
Go Diego Go: Safari RescueGo Diego Go: Safari Rescue
Buy new: $19.99 / Used from: $18.72
Amazon Reviewer: "My kids LOVE this game. It is truly the best game out there for little kids. (My sons are 3 & 5)...The option of having a "parent aid" who uses the 2nd controller is fantastic for the smaller children, who don't want to give up their own controller to have you do the task for them. "
Disney Princess: Enchanted JourneyDisney Princess: Enchanted Journey
Buy new: $20.36 / Used from: $17.00
Requires the Nunchuck & Wiimote. My daughter (3) loves this game. It can be a bit challenging for her to move with the nunchuck nub, but she loves to cast the spells with the wiimote. I have to sit with her to do it right now. Amazon Reviewers: "This is a good game for a 4-6 year old girl."
Carnival GamesCarnival Games
Buy new: $36.99 / Used from: $29.00
Amazon Reviewers: "I have two little ones, a 4.5 year old boy and 7.5 year old girl. This is one of the few games that they can actually participate in and not feel frustrated when playing"... "my kids (5, 6 and 8) LOVE this game!"
CarsCars
Buy new: $19.99 / Used from: $15.84
Target Audience is 5-8 year olds. Amazon Reviewers: "The Wii Remote steering and the freedom to drive all over town freely, make the game great for young kids: 3-5 (too)."
Ultimate I SpyUltimate I Spy
Buy new: $29.99 / Used from: $21.99
Amazon Reviewer: "This is great for paying attention to instruction as well as great hand/eye coordination. ... All in all very fun(for everyone)(even)my 4 year old son"
Mario Kart Wii with Wii WheelMario Kart Wii with Wii Wheel
Buy used from: $53.56
My boys- 5,7 love this game! They could do it right away. And the best part is the game is very forgiving. If they fall off the cliff, it brings them back on the track- for as many times as you fall- which is great! Amazon Reviewer: "this game works for my kids (4-6) as well as their older cousins (7-10)."
Big Brain Academy: Wii DegreeBig Brain Academy: Wii Degree
Buy new: $27.99 / Used from: $21.23
Amazon Reviewer: "Kids from age 5 to adults ... love it. Adults will get a real mental workout once they get to expert level."... "I can play against my 7yr old son or 6 year old daughter, and they get questions at their difficulty, which makes it a fair game! "
Think FastThink Fast
Buy new: $27.99 / Used from: $50.08
Reviewer: " In addition to Disney animation questions, there are some general knowledge questions, most of which are extremely easy, such as this gem: "Which is more useful in the rain? An umbrella or a balloon?" The simple questions make Disney Think Fast a good game for young children."
Active Life Outdoor ChallengeActive Life Outdoor Challenge
Buy new: $62.82 / Used from: $46.52
Target Audience is probably 5 and up. Amazon Reviewer: "a child-friendly answer to the wii fit. ...but the mat can be frustrating" ...."my 4yr old loves it!" "my three year old can play the trampoline game and the whack a mole game with relative ease."
Monster JamMonster Jam
Buy new: $36.25 / Used from: $25.25
Amazon Reviewers: "My grandson (ages 5+)loves this game; he can play it for hours on end."... "My seven year old gets lots of exercise on this one"..."The controls are easy to learn. My 5 year old caught on quickly and within a few races took 3rd place in an offroad race (out of 6 trucks)."
Endless Ocean: Dive, Discover, DreamEndless Ocean: Dive, Discover, Dream
Buy new: $29.99 / Used from: $23.28
Amazon Reviewers: "7-year-old (and )my action-game-addicted 12-year-old love it." ... "All is done at a slow, swimming pace, and my 8 year old (loves the) relaxing and interesting experience. " ... "bought this for my kids (6, 4, 3) (for) a fun and educational experience, and it is now, but whenever the game wants to advance the "story" I take over ... so the kids can get back to scuba diving."
Hot Wheels Beat ThatHot Wheels Beat That
Buy new: $22.99 / Used from: $16.00
Amazon Reviewers: "My 6 year old boy just loves the game and it provides enough challenge so his dad can enjoy racing against him."... "5 yr old son loves it." It may be a bit tricky for some: "my 5-year-old son and 3 1/2-year-old twin sons, had a hard time controlling the cars and accomplishing the goals."
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic GamesMario & Sonic at the Olympic Games
Buy new: $46.99 / Used from: $39.99
Amazon Reviewers: "The controls are easy enough for my 4 year old to use."... "My grandsons (Ages 6-9) love it!" ... "I bought this game for my 11 years and 8 years old kids and they said it is the best Wii games they ever had."
Super Paper MarioSuper Paper Mario
Buy new: $46.99 / Used from: $34.90
For the older set: Amazon Reviewers: "The entire first half hour of the game is just reading!"... "my kids are 12 and 7 and we ALL like (it!)"... "it's fun for adults (and)younger kids. It doesn't rely as much on fine motor control skills and precise jumping, but focus(es) more on making you think how best to use your characters and Pixls to beat certain obstacles or bosses. "
Wild Earth: African SafariWild Earth: African Safari
Buy new: $16.99 / Used from: $11.98
Amazon Reviewers: "My 9 year old daughter... loves the game."..."My 8-year-old son loves it. (When) he plays with his 6-year-old sister,... He does the walking (or driving) and she takes pictures."... "You can just wander around the safari if you want (the younger kids do that and are happy) or follow the actual game and photograph the animals"
Harvest Moon: Tree of TranquilityHarvest Moon: Tree of Tranquility
Buy new: $46.99 / Used from: $45.00
This requires the Nunchuck. OK- this is really a good one for MOM or a bit older kids: Amazon Reviewer: "This game has no violence or anything that might be objectionable for young children to see"... "My kids, ages 13 - 20, absolutely enjoy this game...basically it is a game for all ages."