Primary Games
Experiential Learning Activities for Teaching Children K-8
Published on 1. May 2002
Book
Paperback/Softback
363 pages
978-0-7879-6081-0 (ISBN)
Description
Primary Games includes a wealth of games for K--8 students that will enliven instruction, boost student motivation, and enhance learning in the classroom or at home. The book features in-- and out--of--desk activities that will engage and stimulate students, as well as promote teamwork, skill building, and interactive problem solving.
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Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
Ill.
Dimensions
Height: 272 mm
Width: 218 mm
Thickness: 24 mm
Weight
1037 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7879-6081-0 (9780787960810)
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Persons
Steve Sugar is author of Games That Teach and coauthor of Games That Teach Teams and developer of five instructional game systems used worldwide. He presents faculty development seminars at teacher conferences, colleges, and national organizations. Kim Kostoroski Sugar is a certified teacher in Massachusetts and has worked as an elementary level technology teacher. She is applying her bachelor s and master s degrees in education to teaching and writing about one on one home instruction.
Content
Preface. Acknowledgments. The Authors. PART ONE: TEACHING WITH GAMES. Chapter One: How Games Can Promote Learning. Chapter Two: Selecting an Appropriate Game. Chapter Three: Developing Game Content. Chapter Four: Setting Up and Running a Game. PART TWO: TWENTY FIVE GAMES. Activity Cards. Alphabet Soup. At Risk. Balloon Juggle. Batter Up! Bingo 1: Letter Bingo. Bingo 2: Math Bingo. Bingo 3: Wall Bingo. Bits and Pieces. Bubbles. Crosswords. Dilemma. Fast Track. Grab Bag. Granny Squares. Guesstimate. Guggenheim. Knowledge Golf. Lightning Round. Medley Relay. Music Time. Scavenger Hunt. Spin Off. Three in a Row. Trash Ball. PART THREE: FINDING THE RIGHT GAME. Appendix One: Game Summaries. Appendix Two: Sample Game Lessons. Appendix Three: Games for Special Situations. Appendix Four: Game Match Matrix.