Today we played Kings and Quadraphages - This is a game where there is a 9x9 board with squares on it. Each team has a pawn and a bunch of tokens - they place the tokens on the board and move their pawn, trying to trap the other team into a position where they have no moves left. This was not one of the most popular games - I think it had to do with the fact of the having your guy get trapped - no one seemed to like that aspect of it.
I took a vote at the end of the day, and everyone said that they liked Calla the best - so we will play that next time.
Also, I brought in the Treasure Box. I give a sticker when I notice good sportsmanship and at the end of the day, those with stickers get to pick out a treasure. These are used toys that my son donated to the class. If your child would like to donate a used toy (one that you would be taking to Goodwill anyway) that would be welcomed to the box!
I told all the kids that not everyone will get a treasure every time, but eventually, everyone will get to go to the box. I took notes of who got a treasure, and will make sure that everyone has the same amount of times to the box.
With the exception of our Bingo game today, we don't give prizes for winning or loosing, but instead of exhibiting good sportsmanship. All the children have really done a great job being good sports and good friends to each other - I'm very proud of how they helped each other out today.
Just wanted to close with a big Thank You to Joyce, our assistant today. Whitney was out sick, and it was just me and Joyce! Thanks for being there Joyce!!!
I've included a scan of the Boxed In game that the kids really like. You can click on it to make it bigger and print it out. If anyone has any ideas of other paper games that your child likes to play, please let me know and I can be sure to include that.
Thanks!
I took a vote at the end of the day, and everyone said that they liked Calla the best - so we will play that next time.
Also, I brought in the Treasure Box. I give a sticker when I notice good sportsmanship and at the end of the day, those with stickers get to pick out a treasure. These are used toys that my son donated to the class. If your child would like to donate a used toy (one that you would be taking to Goodwill anyway) that would be welcomed to the box!
I told all the kids that not everyone will get a treasure every time, but eventually, everyone will get to go to the box. I took notes of who got a treasure, and will make sure that everyone has the same amount of times to the box.
With the exception of our Bingo game today, we don't give prizes for winning or loosing, but instead of exhibiting good sportsmanship. All the children have really done a great job being good sports and good friends to each other - I'm very proud of how they helped each other out today.
Just wanted to close with a big Thank You to Joyce, our assistant today. Whitney was out sick, and it was just me and Joyce! Thanks for being there Joyce!!!
I've included a scan of the Boxed In game that the kids really like. You can click on it to make it bigger and print it out. If anyone has any ideas of other paper games that your child likes to play, please let me know and I can be sure to include that.
Thanks!
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