The mission in Squishyland is simple:

Help the Squishies swim their way to the Crystal Castle! Along the way, players answer reading challenges and swim from gem to gem, making their way through this magical land. 

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How to play in 5 easy steps

Unfold the SquishyLand board Each player chooses a Squishy and places it on the starting space. 

Choose and shuffle the deck of cards, then place them faced down where everyone can reach.

The youngest player goes first. Draw a card from the deck and solve the reading challenge!

Move your Squishy Character as the card directs.

After you move, place the used card in a discard pile, and your turn is over (for now!).

How to play in 5 easy steps

Unfold the SquishyLand board Each player chooses a Squishy and places it on the starting space. 

Choose and shuffle the deck of cards, then place them faced down where everyone can reach.

The youngest player goes first. Draw a card from the deck and solve the reading challenge!

Move your Squishy Character as the card directs.

After you move, place the used card in a discard pile, and your turn is over (for now!).

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If a player draws a gem card:

  • 1 Colored Gem: Move Squishy to the first matching gem on the board.
  • 2 Colored Gems: Move Squishy to the second matching gem on the board.
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If a player gets a Pink Gem Card:

  • Move forward or backward to the matching picture space on the board.
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If a player gets a Clownfish Challenge Card:

  • Move forward 5 spaces.
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If a player gets a Shark Card:

  • 1 Colored Gem: Move back to the first matching gem on the board.
  • 2 Colored Gems: Move back to the second matching gem on the board
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Shortcuts are named Bubble Pass and Lava Trail.

  • Follow the arrow on the shortcut space to see which direction to go.
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Bubble Space:

  • If you land on a bubble space, your Squishy is stuck and you skip your next turn.

Underwater Swimming Equipment

Game Board

Card Packs
(2 per grade level)

Squishies

Instructions

Reading Skills & Card Packs

Students will be able to demonstrate basic literacy skills!

Reading Skills & Card Packs

Meet Jessica and Brandi—the dynamic duo behind every game we create. They don’t just put their hearts, souls, and brains into our games; they sprinkle in creativity, innovation, inclusivity, and a whole lot of love (with a dash of hardcore research to keep that love in check).

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Letter Sounds

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Letter Sounds

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Beginning Sounds

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Beginning Sounds

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Rhyming Words

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Rhyming Words

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Phoneme Addition & Deletion

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Phoneme Addition & Deletion

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Count the Syllables

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Count the Syllables

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Phonome Manipulation

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Phonome Manipulation

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Decoding Two Syllable Words

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Decoding Two Syllable Words

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Prefixes & Suffixes

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Prefixes & Suffixes

Meet the “Braimes”

Meet Jessica and Brandi—the dynamic duo behind every game we create. They don’t just put their hearts, souls, and brains into our games; they sprinkle in creativity, innovation, inclusivity, and a whole lot of love (with a dash of hardcore research to keep that love in check).

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Now, let’s talk about how these two powerhouses met. Picture this: Jessica’s in the shower, her husband’s lounging on the bed, casually watching TV. Suddenly, Shark Tank pops on the screen, and guess who’s in the tank? Brandi! Without missing a beat, Jessica’s husband grabs his phone and records the whole thing. As soon as Jessica steps out of the shower, he excitedly shows her the video and says, “You need to see this—she’s like your twin in everything you believe in!”

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Inspired and a little starstruck, that night, Jessica takes a bold leap and emails Brandi, even though Brandi wasn’t hiring. But the universe had other plans—when they met, it was instant magic. A few weeks later, Brandi called with news that made Jessica do a happy dance: she was now the new product developer of The Fidget Game.

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Since then, Jessica and Brandi have been unstoppable, creating products with an inclusivity mindset, designed for children of all abilities. With Jessica’s background as a former special education teacher and Brandi’s experience as a teacher and reading specialist, they base every game on the science of reading (SoR).

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For Children of All Abilities

For Children of All AbilitiesThe Fidget Game Company is all about creating games that bring every child into the fun, whether they have ADHD, Dyslexia, or just a unique way of learning. Squishyland makes playtime inclusive, where all kids can squish, learn, and laugh together. Teachers love it too—it’s like having a secret weapon for making every lesson feel like a playdate!

Reviews

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Squishyland is amazing! My 1st and 2nd graders were hooked on the squishies, and their reading progress amazed me. It's fun for both kids and parents!

M. Dunkin, Los Angeles, CA  Rating Image
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Squishyland is a game-changer for differentiating instruction! I can customize card packs for each student, and now the whole school wants it.

Mrs. Pachter. Miami, FL Rating Image
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Squishyland brilliantly combines fun with the Science of Reading, reinforcing key skills like phonemic awareness and comprehension. A must-have for educators!

Mrs. Charleston (M.Ed.). Austin, TX Rating Image

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