-
Recent Posts
Recent Comments
Archives
Categories
Meta
Tag Archives: DIY
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
Posted in Boardgame
Tagged 1-12 players, ages 2+, cooperative, DIY, fast, independent play, memory, same/different concept, visual discrimination
Leave a comment
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
Posted in Boardgame
Tagged ages 3-5, Batteries required, Chance, colors, cooperative, DIY, fast, matching, Noisy, Preschool, same/different concept
Leave a comment
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
Posted in Boardgame
Tagged 2-12 players, ages 4+, card game, cooperative, counting, DIY, easily modified, independent play, math, recognizing sets, strategy, visual discrimination
Leave a comment
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
Posted in Boardgame
Tagged 2-4 players, cooperative, DIY, easily modified, fast, independent play, logic, math, push your luck, strategy
Leave a comment
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
Posted in Boardgame
Tagged 2-8 players, ages 4+, cooperative, DIY, easily modified, fine motor, math, physics, wooden
Leave a comment
Bandu (Bausack)
Bandu (or Bausack abroad) is a dexerity game for people of all ages. It moves quickly, accommodates up to 6 players, and is able to be modified easily and in many ways. Bandu is out of print in the US, … Continue reading
Posted in Boardgame
Tagged 2-6 players, all ages, auction, DIY, easily modified, fast, fine motor
Leave a comment