Connect 4 classroom game

When's the last time you looked in your attic (or basement) for your next classroom game? I know. Weird question, right? But - really. The materials you need to make that next big game hit in your classroom might be collecting dust. You might also find that missing photo album you've been looking for, too :) Time to bust out those family games and take them into the classroom. Game like checkers, Jenga, UNO, and Connect 4 can be re-purposed into sight word, math facts, and vocabulary games…

This post explains how teachers can use an academic version of the highly engaging Spoons game to review concepts. Free games included!

Did you know Connect 4 can be hacked to be a reading game! It's easy!

When winter strikes and children can't go outside to play, it's nice to have activities for them to do while having indoor recess in the classroom. This blog contains and list of ten board games children of all ages like to play. See which six board games you should keep in your classroom... and which four to keep out of it. Games include: Battleship, checkers, chess, Connect 4, and more. Kindergarten, first grade, second grade, third grade. #kellysclassroomonline

Engaging way to review math or any other subject. Connect 4 game template for Google Slides

This collection of 15 brain games are perfect for kids in upper elementary and middle school classrooms. This games make kids think and plan in new and creative ways. Each game is low-prep and easy to implement. Check out this set of 15 kid-approved brain games perfect for the classroom!

Playing games makes Math even more fun! Head over to the blog to snag a bunch of FREEBIES!

Howdy! I am Mr. Greg from The Kindergarten Smorgasboard. My real name is Greg Smedley-Warren. I have been teaching for 11 years. I spent a year teaching fifth grade, two years in second grade and am now in my 9th year in Kindergarten. Kindergarten is my passion and my calling but honestly, that wasn’t how it started. When I was moved to Kindergarten (not voluntarily!) I called my mommy and cried. But on the first day, I fell in love and knew that Kindergarten is where I belonged. I have…

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The Unschooled Project on Instagram: "CONNECT 4 PHONICS GAME - Work on word building and reading skills while playing Connect 4. (Because who doesn’t love this game?) I labeled the top with beginning digraphs (tr, cl, sh, ch, etc.) and then labeled the chips with dot stickers marked with word ending spelling patterns (ock, op, ip, ain, etc.) To play, you have to make a word and read it for the chip to count. Whoever gets four in a row wins. 🏆 #phonicsconnectfour #phonicsgame #phonics…