tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1119973274534353855.post5242464681187795472..comments2023-08-28T06:10:26.184-04:00Comments on Primary Inspiration: Worksheets Don't Grow Dendrites - Try Games Instead!Linda Nelson @ Primary Inspirationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17052845800294922592noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1119973274534353855.post-23974727915843543312015-03-11T11:04:29.083-04:002015-03-11T11:04:29.083-04:00One suggestion for the youngest game makers, Sara ...One suggestion for the youngest game makers, Sara ... model putting the biggest part of the info on the cards (they are also in the free download, or just use index cards) rather than on the board. For example, put the number model on the card and the answer on the board. Or, put the number model on the card and leave the board unmarked -just use dice or spinner to determine how many spaces to move ahead if the player is correct. When little guys try to squish a lot of info into a small space ... well, we all know how that can go! :)Linda Nelson @ Primary Inspirationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17052845800294922592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1119973274534353855.post-45241792061316247632015-03-11T10:59:43.123-04:002015-03-11T10:59:43.123-04:00Using the sticky dots really does give it some str...Using the sticky dots really does give it some structure, which the little guys definitely need. Thanks for your comment, and enjoy the game boards!Linda Nelson @ Primary Inspirationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17052845800294922592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1119973274534353855.post-14198346780567524742015-03-10T21:33:14.927-04:002015-03-10T21:33:14.927-04:00I'm inspired by your idea to let your students...I'm inspired by your idea to let your students create games. That was one area I really need to give a try. I always used a lot of games but the students rarely got to create them. I love this idea especially since you've used it with younger students!<br /><br />Sara<br /><a title="Sara J Creations" href="http://sarajcreations.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Sara J Creations</a>Sara J Creationshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14957841383296995334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1119973274534353855.post-87295577318653811432015-03-10T20:55:18.542-04:002015-03-10T20:55:18.542-04:00I like the "dots" idea for a game board....I like the "dots" idea for a game board. Thanks for the freebie; I think my kiddos would enjoy making board games!<br /><br />Amanda<br /><a href="www.averycuriousclass.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">A Very Curious Class</a>Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06821626827458343376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1119973274534353855.post-77461162318723583322015-03-10T20:33:43.387-04:002015-03-10T20:33:43.387-04:00You know what they say, Holly... "If mama ain...You know what they say, Holly... "If mama ain't happy, ain't nobody happy." So sad to be stressing our young learners.<br />Thanks for your comment.<br />LindaLinda Nelson @ Primary Inspirationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17052845800294922592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1119973274534353855.post-70001009354829731852015-03-10T19:47:29.187-04:002015-03-10T19:47:29.187-04:00Oh YES, I love that quote too about the stress bei...Oh YES, I love that quote too about the stress being lessened....AMEN! I hate to think of a young one under any academic stress - but with the "rigors" and "data collection" that are forced upon us - it's no wonder they feel it. <br /><br />Holly<br /><b><a href="http://crisscrossapplesauceinfirstgrade.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Crisscross Applesauce in First Grade</a></b><br />Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10861143488616582042noreply@blogger.com