Games For Many Reasons and Seasons

Funded Jan 5, 2023

Our students are thriving with your wonderful gift! We are using our new games in a multitude of ways! Once the students got over the initial shock and awe of receiving THAT MANY new games, we got right into using them.

First, we use them for "Fun Friday," where every Friday we do an activity where the students get to interact in many ways, working through conflict and socializing. Students need to work together to partner up, choose a game, make sure everyone knows how to play and what the rules are, plus resolve any conflicts that may arise along the way.

Another way we use our new games is to modify them for curriculum. We use Uno and the traditional playing cards for different math concepts and Guess Who for math as well as reading (vocabulary words). Using familiar games to reinforce concepts has been quite the hit and helping with retention as well.

We hope to expand this by using these games in many more ways both for enjoyment and learning. It has helped the students working together, in person, immensely since the pandemic, when we couldn't work together as readily. Thank you again!!”

With gratitude,

Mrs. Blumkin