Go Fish! was enjoyed by a first grade and a second grade group to pass the time after a test was completed, and in the last few minutes of school before...Spring Break! However, for games to be a worthwhile learning activity, rules must be adhered to, otherwise, what's the point?
The prime educational game of the day, which was a change of pace for the advanced first grade group, was Flip N' Match Homonyms, essentially a concentration (Memory) game utilizing homonym pairs. I still need to thank Christine Williams for ordering these games (among others, still unused) last year. The kids loved it...and I saw remarkable teamwork (partners), strategy, and engagement. Giving children opportunities like this is a better motivation and reward than stickers and bribes.
Plus, I could really appreciate how sharp the minds and recall (Memory!) of these first graders are. I am feeling dull and definitely in the "age 40-up" set by comparison. They can run circles around me!!!
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