How to play D&D with kids
Are you curious about playing Dungeons & Dragons with kids? You've come to the right place! This playlist of short tip videos will help you get started introducing preschoolers, children, and teens to the wonderful world of tabletop role-playing games. Can't find an answer to your question? Message us at thekidstablednd@gmail.com and we'll make a video just for you!
Area of Effect…
is a podcast by The Kids Table, where we discuss how tabletop role-playing games benefit kids and answer your questions about playing TTRPGs with the kids at your own table!
on the benefits of D&D
“Dungeons & Dragons May Improve Mental Health” - 2024 Study by James Cook University
“Study Finds Dungeons & Dragons Boosts Mental Health” - 2024 Study by University College Cork
“Tabletop Therapy: How Dungeons & Dragons Can Improve Mental Health” - 2023 Johns Hopkins University Article
“How Oklahoma Therapists Use Dungeons & Dragons to Improve Mental Health” - 2024 Article by KOSU (NPR Member Station)
“Playing Dungeons & Dragons is Great for Social Development” - 2024 Forbes Article
“Parents Can Learn a Lot from the Dungeons & Dragons Roleplaying Game” - 2024 CNN Article
“How to Run D&D for Kids” - 2025 Roll & Play Press Article
“Using TTRPGs to Get Kids Reading” - 2023 TTRPG Kids Article
“Using TTRPGs to Teach Kids Resilience” - 2023 TTRPG Kids Article
“Using TTRPGs to Learn and Teach Math” - 2024 TTRPG Kids Article
“Teaching Kids Core Life Skills with TTRPGs” - MC3 2023 Talk Recording
“Ludology” - A Podcast on the Hows & Whys of TTRPGs
TTRPG adventures for kids
*We have playtested & reviewed these games with kids!
*15 Minute D&D Series - D&D Light Adventure for Ages 3-8, by The Kids Table (Watch our ad.)
*Gemstone Mysteries Series - D&D 5e Adventure for Ages 8+, by The Kids Table
*One Shot Wonders - 100+ Easy One Shots (10% off with affiliate link, Watch our playthrough.)
*DnD Adventure Club - Kids’ D&D Adventure Book Subscription (10% off code: KIDSTABLE10, Watch our playthrough.)
*Obojima - D&D Setting Inspired by Studio Ghibli & Legends of Zelda (Watch our playthrough. COMING SOON)
*Master of Fables - Non-Violent d6 System for Kids (Watch our playthrough. Watch our review.)
*Wilds of Amaranth - Campaign Setting for Kids Who Love Animals (Watch our review.)
*Adventuring Family - Designed for Neurodivergent Kids & Families (Watch our review.)
Storyguider - Social-Emotional Learning Game for Preschoolers (Listen to our ad.)
Fairies of the Mistglade & Dino Riderz - Age Scaling Kids’ TTRPG Adventures (Listen to our creator interview.)
Yeld Stuff - 8+ TTRPG System with Dark Humor (Watch our review.)
One Shot in the Dark - Rules-Lite Old School Style Game for 1-4 Players (Listen to our creator interview.)
Land of Eem - “Lord of the Rings Meets the Muppets” Campaign Setting (Listen to our creator interview.)
Furhaven - Beginner RPG with Adorable Animals in a Fantasy Setting (Listen to our interview. Watch our review.)
D12 Trials of the Mad Mage - Kid-Friendly Old School Solo Gamebook (Listen to our creator interview. - COMING SOON)
Nomventure - Neurospicy-Inclusive Dinosaur-Based Kids’ RPG (Listen to our creator interview. - COMING SOON)
Tales of Aetheria - Little Kids’ TTRPG Adventure & Storybook (Watch our one-shot. Listen to our creator interview.)
Daunting Denizens - TTRPG About Overcoming Life’s Challenges
Wizards of the Coast / Young Minds Inspired - D&D Educator Resources
RPG Classroom - Lego & Educational Adventures, Character Sheets
For more, visit TTRPG Kids for a huge database of kids’ TTRPGs & reviews!
online game hosts for kids
Heroes Wanted Kids - D&D and Minecraft Classes for Ages 8-17
Young Adventurer's League - D&D Campaigns, School Break Camps, & Birthday Parties for Ages 9-17
Young Dragon Slayers - D&D for Ages 10-17 and How to DM Courses for Teens & Adults
Role to Play Games - D&D One-Shots and Campaigns for Ages 8-17