I would add to the Uno game idea because there are a lot of fun Uno options out there, like Uno Flip (one of my favorites). But our family’s favorite way to play Uno is Uno Attack! Kids love the option of pressing the button and seeing whether the machine spits out none, a few, or lots of cards! I would recommend trying these as fun alternatives to the regular Uno game.

Taco Takeover is a fun game to play. It helps if the child can read to order. It is a non turn taking game and is fast. You also start the game by counting to 3 in Spanish and when you complete your order you say Ole. My kids love this game although it can get a bit loud.

Also Bonk is another fun game that requires cooperation. Although this game has small parts and may not be good for younger children. (only available at Target or Target.com)

Shut the box is a fun game that reinforces math facts and is fun to play.

Bellz is a quick game with colored jingle bells and a magnetic wand.

Zombie Run is a fun card game that my kids enjoy playing too.

Scrambled States and Scrambled States 2 are both card games that include learning by having fun. A plus to any game.

You can also attach two plastic lids together (like old coffee can lids or something similar) in the middle, and the cards Can be placed in between the two lids, fanning out around the edges, but be snug enough to not fall out. My grandmother made these for us when I was a child (maybe 4-5 decades ago). Reuse, recycle was good, even back then!

We also love Long Cow, and The Oregon Trail Card Game (it is cooperative play so our 5 year old can be involved and the older players can strategize, although he is quickly catching on to the strategy side).