Help a child learn how to build words by playing WORD PIRATES together. It’s a fun game that is quick and simple to play! The best part…if you can build a word that has 4 letters or more you get to wear a pirate patch! That is pretty motivating when you are a young student! […]
I have a confession…I have avoided the game RUSH HOUR by ThinkFun even though I have heard and read many good things about it. I walked on past it in the store because I thought it looked too complicated. Well, I was wrong. What a GREAT game for kids and adults! It challenges minds to
Looking for a game that you can use anytime and anywhere? Look no more….give this a try! Together, think of a category, such as food or great explorers. The mentor then writes down 10 words that goes along with this category, but they do not let the student see this list. When finished, it is
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On a 11 X8 sheet of white paper write the words, “Math About Me!” Then help your child brainstorm examples of personal facts that can be related to math, such as: birthdate height weight age grade address number of family members shoe size daily living facts- wake up times, number of tvs in house, rooms
I imagine that everyone knows the simple game of TAG. You probably even played it during recess when you were a kid! I remember playing tag…..I would get so scared when I was being chased that many times I would just sit down and say, “Time out!” Well, it’s a twist on tag that may
