Peaceable Kingdom Monkey Around — First Game for Toddlers (Ages 2+)

Move, learn, and grow together

Discover a lively first board game designed for you and your two-year-old. Monkey Around invites toddlers to be part of the action in a relatable, hands-on way—soft rhymes, bright visuals, and gentle prompts that make play feel tangible. A soft beanbag banana adds a tactile focal point, turning a simple toss into a satisfying, real-world moment your child can imitate and celebrate.

This activity blends physical movement with early learning in a way that suits real-life routines. Cards guide you through a sequence of coordinated actions—hugs, high fives, balancing, hopping, and marching—encouraging you to move together rather than apart. If your child isn’t ready to catch the banana yet, you can model the motion with a caregiver-made shape, offering a supportive, stress-free path to participation.

Why caregivers and toddlers enjoy Monkey Around

• Encourages movement and joyful interaction, turning any space into a playful learning zone
• Prompts are simple and age-appropriate, with room to grow as your child develops

What your child can gain

• Supports gross motor skill development and coordination
• Builds understanding of spatial concepts and body awareness
• Introduces vocabulary through action and description

Monkey Around has earned multiple honors, including the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award, the PAL Award, and the Parents' Choice Silver Award, recognizing thoughtful design and engaging toddler play. The game emphasizes social interaction and shared fun, without making guarantees—play outcomes can vary by child.

In everyday life, this game fits neatly into quick play breaks, family routines, or calm-down moments that still feel active and engaging. Since kids develop at their own pace, the activity can scale—from gentle, guided motions to more confident, freer exploration as your toddler grows.