Q. Like things they see in TV commercials or things they hear their classmates talking about? Or do they seek out things they have a truly specific interest in?
I've noticed as my kids get older they don't seek out the tv stuff or the stuff their friends talk about but they look around for specific interest things.
I have just discovered, recently, a website called fat brain toys and man has my 9 year old been having some kind of blast jotting down things from that website lol.
BQ- Know of any interesting places to shop for kids? So far I've found some pretty cool things from uncommon goods, think geek, fat brain toys, top notch gifts and places like that (not just for my kids but relatives and donations).
Oh des! I just clicked on that website- edmund scientific- and I - am - in - love! Got to order everything. ha ha ha
I've noticed as my kids get older they don't seek out the tv stuff or the stuff their friends talk about but they look around for specific interest things.
I have just discovered, recently, a website called fat brain toys and man has my 9 year old been having some kind of blast jotting down things from that website lol.
BQ- Know of any interesting places to shop for kids? So far I've found some pretty cool things from uncommon goods, think geek, fat brain toys, top notch gifts and places like that (not just for my kids but relatives and donations).
Oh des! I just clicked on that website- edmund scientific- and I - am - in - love! Got to order everything. ha ha ha
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My kids ask for EV.RY.THING. they see on TV. Everything. I have no idea what they really want because they want everything. When my mom asked my 4yo what he wants for Christmas, his exact answer..."I want everything in the whole world." See, I told you.
ETA; It's new this year and driving me nuts. We used to watch Netflix programming a lot (no commercials) or DVR'd shows that I would FF though, but due to budget cutbacks, I got rid of both, and am now HATING network kids' TV because of all the stinking toy ads.
My kids ask for EV.RY.THING. they see on TV. Everything. I have no idea what they really want because they want everything. When my mom asked my 4yo what he wants for Christmas, his exact answer..."I want everything in the whole world." See, I told you.
ETA; It's new this year and driving me nuts. We used to watch Netflix programming a lot (no commercials) or DVR'd shows that I would FF though, but due to budget cutbacks, I got rid of both, and am now HATING network kids' TV because of all the stinking toy ads.
Cognitive Table Top Toy for School Age Children- ANY IDEAS?
Pammyla
I need a creative idea for a cognitive table top toy. In other words..i need a game which involves any sort of subject that will catch attention to school age(4-12 yrs). I need as many ideas as possible. ;)
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Ok..you say Cognitive Games--and MANY ideas!!!
I've copied a few ideas from my website that is dedicated to school-age care professionals. The following are from the "Table Top Games and Literacy Threads" ...
WHY?...â¦.BECAUSE
Each person writes down a question beginning with âWhyâ
Example, Why do cats meow?
Fold the top over to hide the question, and pass it the next person-- who without looking at the question-- writes an answer starting with âBecauseâ (for example, Because I hate broccoli!) Then read out all the questions and answers. Why do cats meow? Because I hate broccoli!
HANG MAN FOR KIDS WHO CANâT SPELL!
Most people know how to play the traditional version of Hangman. This is for children who canât yet spell!
Play it like 20 Questions. Think of something (like you would for 20 questions) and have your partner think of âyes-or-no questionsâ to guess what it is. Each time there is a no answer-- add another part to the Hangman.
You may find the older kids also like this version!!!
BEAT THAT! ......Dice Game for Age: 5 to adult
Skills: Number, Place value, Strategic thinking
Need: 2 dice (up to 7 dice for older players)
Paper and pencil for scoring
How to play...
Roll the dice and put them in order to make the highest number possible. If you roll a 4 and an 6, for example, your best answer would be 64. Using 3 dice, a roll of 3, 5 and 2 should give you 532, and so on. Write down your answer, pass the dice, and challenge the next player to âBeat That!â
Play in rounds and assign a winner to each round.
For a change, try making the smallest number possible! This is a great game for reinforcing the concept of place value. If you are playing with younger children, explain your reasoning out loud and encourage them to do the same
Silent Hangman
Need: Flip Chart or board and marker or pen.
Like original hangman, children guess the mystery word; however, they are not allowed to speak while trying to find out the letters. This game is a good way to settle children down. When a child wants to guess a letter they must draw the letter in the air with an invisible pen. Caregiver or leader will then write it in if it is correct--- or write it to the side if not. The caregiver or leader should also not be able to talk.
Donât Forget Table Games of:
Mad-libs (done with enthusiasm), Cross-word puzzles, Word Games, Word Search, Hangman...
Board Games of: Boggle, Scrabble, Scrabble Jr., Nerdy Wordy, Banangrams. Balderdash, Staff made Jeopardy (tic-tac-toe style). Taboo
Traditional Bingo and for younger children â
Bingo using pictures (a great variety of themes may be downloaded at: http://www.dltk-cards.com/bingo/index.htm
also Uno as mentioned above.
Ok..you say Cognitive Games--and MANY ideas!!!
I've copied a few ideas from my website that is dedicated to school-age care professionals. The following are from the "Table Top Games and Literacy Threads" ...
WHY?...â¦.BECAUSE
Each person writes down a question beginning with âWhyâ
Example, Why do cats meow?
Fold the top over to hide the question, and pass it the next person-- who without looking at the question-- writes an answer starting with âBecauseâ (for example, Because I hate broccoli!) Then read out all the questions and answers. Why do cats meow? Because I hate broccoli!
HANG MAN FOR KIDS WHO CANâT SPELL!
Most people know how to play the traditional version of Hangman. This is for children who canât yet spell!
Play it like 20 Questions. Think of something (like you would for 20 questions) and have your partner think of âyes-or-no questionsâ to guess what it is. Each time there is a no answer-- add another part to the Hangman.
You may find the older kids also like this version!!!
BEAT THAT! ......Dice Game for Age: 5 to adult
Skills: Number, Place value, Strategic thinking
Need: 2 dice (up to 7 dice for older players)
Paper and pencil for scoring
How to play...
Roll the dice and put them in order to make the highest number possible. If you roll a 4 and an 6, for example, your best answer would be 64. Using 3 dice, a roll of 3, 5 and 2 should give you 532, and so on. Write down your answer, pass the dice, and challenge the next player to âBeat That!â
Play in rounds and assign a winner to each round.
For a change, try making the smallest number possible! This is a great game for reinforcing the concept of place value. If you are playing with younger children, explain your reasoning out loud and encourage them to do the same
Silent Hangman
Need: Flip Chart or board and marker or pen.
Like original hangman, children guess the mystery word; however, they are not allowed to speak while trying to find out the letters. This game is a good way to settle children down. When a child wants to guess a letter they must draw the letter in the air with an invisible pen. Caregiver or leader will then write it in if it is correct--- or write it to the side if not. The caregiver or leader should also not be able to talk.
Donât Forget Table Games of:
Mad-libs (done with enthusiasm), Cross-word puzzles, Word Games, Word Search, Hangman...
Board Games of: Boggle, Scrabble, Scrabble Jr., Nerdy Wordy, Banangrams. Balderdash, Staff made Jeopardy (tic-tac-toe style). Taboo
Traditional Bingo and for younger children â
Bingo using pictures (a great variety of themes may be downloaded at: http://www.dltk-cards.com/bingo/index.htm
also Uno as mentioned above.
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