Bananagrams Make Me Crazy - I Surrender! 3 Reasons Why

Initially I objected to my child coming home askingoccasions, and I don't know whether it's just my
for the latest Christmas toy that turned out to bekids, but I can't keep them interested long enough to
called Bananagrams. How could something with such acomplete a game. It is just not fast moving enough
silly name be of any value?to keep them involved.
I like to buy Christmas toys for my children thatHowever, with the bananagram game my children are
meet two criteria.now having fun while learning. They are playing with
1. They must be educational andvowels and consonants instead of Barbie and Ben.
2. They must have the ability to keep them quite forThey are learning about the alphabet. They are
long enough to give me a break in the frenzy that isbuilding focus and concentration, because in this game
described as Christmas in our house.(unlike scrabble) they are rewarded for speed. They
My local toyshop had run out when I went to makedo not need to hang around while Grandma takes
my purchase, so I ordered my Bananagrams online inages at her go. Everyone plays at the same time,
haste, just to make sure I got it, as the price waswhich reduces family arguments and keeps them
reasonable for a Christmas toy. Well I have to say itfocussed.
was the best few bucks I have ever spent, andThere is no board, pen or paper. You just need
here's why.somewhere flat like a table. So it is great for
Bananagrams is the simplest of concepts. a verycamping, bringing out with you to restaurants (it fits
basic word construction game, but I do believe that itinto your handbag), and bringing along to the park or
is the simplicity that makes it so enjoyable forbeach.
children and adults alike.Bananagrams is not just for Christmas.
I have tried scrabble with the family on so many