Mr. CC

Here's a quick and silly game for you to try with your early learner. Enjoy!!

The Game That Has No Name

OK, I confess... despite playing this game with my children for years, I've never given it a name. I always just tell my little ones, "Go get the oatmeal container game". So, if after watching this video, you come up with a snazzy name for this versatile game for younger children, please share it with me!

This game made with items from around the house, can be used to teach numbers, colors, letter sounds, word families, math and more! I've even used it to tell Bible stories. So, check out the video and then let me know how you used this game to enjoy some quality learning time with your little ones:

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Full House Fun

Hey, hey... the cob webs are cleared out and the lights are back on here on my blog as I start a series of fun learning games you can play with your children. I've been home schooling for over 15 years now and as we've changed curriculum, co-ops and even states, one thing has been consistently successful for our family: learning games! However, learning games aren't just for home schoolers. Teachers can use them in the class room and parents can use them to enjoy quality time with their children while helping them grasp an educational concept.

Many children get bored with traditional teaching methods so adding a few games in the mix really engages children and opens their minds to practice and retain information at fast rates!

So, for our first game, I'll introduce you to a multiplication game called, "Who's On Top?" "Who's On Top" is from the RightStart Math book called Math Games.  This book is full of creative, fun and challenging games for math. (While links I post are affiliate links, meaning I will receive a commission from purchases made through these links, this book has been a go-to resource in our house for over a decade and that's the real reason I'm posting about it!). RightStart also sells the cards and envelopes needed for this game but you can even make it yourself if you like. I chose to buy the cards because they're glossy, slide apart easily and last a loooong time- well worth the few dollars.

Alrighty, time to watch my short video to learn how to play "Who's On Top":