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Pack & Stack
Pack & Stack is super fun game for students of all ages. It has a lot of components, and I recommend having an older or experienced student assigned to decide challenges and monitor play during the game for large groups. … Continue reading
Monster Mash
The first TBT post has Halloween flavor as well. Children of the 80’s may remember Monster Mash, a loud but fun visual discrimination game. I was lucky to find a $2 copy at an indoor charity yardsale outside Albany, NY. … Continue reading
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Tagged 1-12 players, ages 2+, cooperative, DIY, fast, independent play, memory, same/different concept, visual discrimination
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Duck Duck Goose
I found this gem at the local thrift store for $3- it even came with the 3AAA batteries needed for the Momma Goose! For preschool game connoisseurs, this is a slightly quieter cousin of Lucky Ducks which I do not … Continue reading
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Tagged ages 3-5, Batteries required, Chance, colors, cooperative, DIY, fast, matching, Noisy, Preschool, same/different concept
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Sequence
Sequence is a moderately easier to find board game at thrift stores. It is also possible to make DIY versions, and accommodates up to 12 students a time. If you can find 3-4 copies, you have a class set! There … Continue reading
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Tagged 2-12 players, ages 4+, card game, cooperative, counting, DIY, easily modified, independent play, math, recognizing sets, strategy, visual discrimination
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Fits
FITS may remind you of a certain video-game from your childhood. FITS uses tiles that are shapes made of 3, 4, or 5 squares to test your spatial ability in four levels. It is recommended for ages 8 and up, … Continue reading
Can’t Stop
According to my designer/developer partner, this is one of the first Euro-stye games from the 70’s. We found it at a local thrift store, but it is an easy DIY. It is a more engaging form of some math games … Continue reading
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Tagged 2-4 players, cooperative, DIY, easily modified, fast, independent play, logic, math, push your luck, strategy
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Timeline
Timeline is a quick logic card game that relies on the players knowledge of events and ability to reason. There are a few different versions available for $10-$15 each: Inventions, Science & Discoveries, Diversity, and Historical Events. If using this … Continue reading
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Tagged 2-8 players, Ages 10+, card game, cooperative, fast, history, independent play, logic, science
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PitchCar
Hands down, this is the most popular game in my classroom- for boys and girls. I have had to use a lottery system to make sure everyone gets a turn at choice time! The track is scratched and the car-discs … Continue reading
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Tagged 2-8 players, ages 4+, cooperative, DIY, easily modified, fine motor, math, physics, wooden
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