Grasping Grammar NEW!
for grades Builds competence in identifying all eight parts of speech: nouns, verbs, adjectives, pronouns, adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions, and interjections! Understanding parts of speech is the key to good grammar. Sentences provide necessary context clues along with interesting science and geography facts. Tailor to learner needs by selecting specific sentence cards. Claiming spaces on the four center grids involves strategic thinking. Includes 50 sentence cards, a reference card, answer keys, and assessment masters, For 2-4 players.
Word Mates: Classification
for grades 1 and Up Word Mates: Classification NEW
Happiness is finding word friends! Learn to classify by identifying related words and labeling groups. Spin to draw word tiles. The winner is the player with the most complete groups. Gives practical experience with higher order thinking and tests knowledge of word meanings. Includes 8 sets of 42 word tiles: two 1st grade sets, three 2nd grade sets, and three 3rd grade sets. Four boards allow two games to be played at the same time. Practice masters prepare students for standardized tests which frequently include word classification. For 2-4 players.
GeoGems Solids
for grades 4 and Up Mine the nuggets in 3-D shapes! Players develop ease in naming and identifying the properties of eight kinds of polyhedrons (Prisms and pyramids) and four kinds of curved-surface solids (cylinders, cones, spheres, and hemispheres). Solids are displayed in different sizes and orientations so players learn to recognize multiple representations. Includes two name cards sets and four different property card sets that address vertices, faces, edges, bases, angles, parallel/perpendicular relationships, and rolling patterns. Deals with much of the 3-D geometry curriculum specified in state and national standards. Nets (Patterns) for constructing most of the solids are included, providing the added learning benefit of hands-on models. For 2-4 players.
GeoGems Polygons
for grades 4 & Up Discover the gems in 2-D shapes! Players develop fluency in naming and identifying the properties of six types of triangles; seven classes of quadrilaterals; plus pentagons, hexagons, and octagons. Builds geometric literacy through the use of words such as congruent, parallel, perpendicular, obtuse, acute, isosceles, equilateral, etc. Two name card sets and four property card sets offer progressive levels of play. Unique game board and moves multiply interest. Covers much of 2-D geometry content in state and national standards. For 2-4 players.
Operation Integer
for grades 6 and Up Develops competence in adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing integers, the foundation for success in algebra! Flexibility allows practice with any one of the basic operations or all four in combination! Players earn points for correct answers; the first with 30 points wins. The chance for bonus points adds interest. Four activity masters offer patterns and a number line model to guide players in discovering and understanding the rules of signs. For 2-4 players.
Integer Speedway
for grades 4 and Up "Start your engines!" This launches an exciting race that introduces drivers to positive and negative numbers on the number line! Varying speeds and pit stops add suspense. The first player to move each of two “cars” across the finish line gets the checkered flag! Drivers discover how to add integers, either during the race or through a special lesson. Prepares players for an introduction to the coordinate system. For 2-4 players.
Word Pond I - Synonyms & Antonyms
for grades 2-4 This synonym and antonym game is the right prescription for vocabulary enrichment! Word Pond I introduces a total of 192 words spanning three grade levels. Three sets of 48 color-coded sentence cards—Synonyms A, Synonyms B, and Antonyms—provide contexts for inferring the meaning of unfamiliar words. Learn synonyms and antonyms for words such as happy, stop, fast, shout, active, reduce, serious, ignore, and repair.
The unique design of the game board divides words into eight clusters of lily pads, helping players focus on a small number of words at a time. Two clusters have second grade words and three clusters each have third and fourth grade words. Tailor the game to players’ needs by choosing which grade-specific clusters to play. The goal is to land on a lily pad with the synonym (or antonym) on the sentence card and claim the card. Includes instructions for additional games as well as assessment masters to help measure growing vocabulary. For 2-4 players or teams.
Word Pond II - Synonyms & Antonyms
for grades 4-6 Enrich vocabulary through synonym and antonym play in Word Pond II! The game introduces a total of 192 words spanning three grade levels. Three sets of 48 color-coded sentence cards—Synonyms A, Synonyms B, and Antonyms—provide contexts for inferring the meaning of unfamiliar words. Learn synonyms and antonyms for words such as dim, adventurous, enlarge, honor, blurry, proud, plentiful, obstruct, and essential.
The unique design of the game board divides words into eight clusters of lily pads, helping players focus on a small number of words at a time. Two clusters have fourth grade words and three clusters each have fifth and sixth grade words. Tailor the game to players’ needs by choosing which grade-specific clusters to play. The goal is to land on a lily pad with the synonym (or antonym) on the sentence card and claim the card. Includes instructions for additional games as well as assessment masters to help measure growing vocabulary. For 2-4
Language Launch
for grades 5 and Up Prepare for liftoff! Bone up on grammar, parts of speech, punctuation, word forms, idioms, paragraph correction, reading comprehension, sentence construction, vocabulary, spelling, and more! Three questions (grammar, vocabulary/reading, and writing) on each of 100 cards capture player interest with facts from science, proverbs, dialogues, humor, etc. The spin determines the question. Add fuel and move up a rocket with each correct answer. The winner is the first to fuel all three rockets. Four masters provide experience in editing sentences and paragraphs. Supports a multitude of state and national standards. For 2-4 players.
Spying Parts of Speech
for grades 2 and Up Spying Parts of Speech NEW
Identify parts of speech in a sentence context! Two game boards and three card sets make precise prescription possible: Set A (nouns, verbs), Set B (nouns, verbs, adjectives), or Set C (nouns, verbs, adjectives, pronouns). The spin determines how far to move and the color of the word to be classified. The winner is the first with 15 points. Involves 4-6 players when both games are in play. Four masters help assess how well students recognize parts of speech.
Solids Savvy - Available March 2010
for grades 4 and Up Players soon become knowledgeable about three-dimensional geometric shapes with this instructive domino game. The 12 solids include five kinds of prisms; three kinds of pyramids; plus spheres, hemispheres, cylinders, and cones shown in different orientations. Players match names to shapes. A Guide defines and illustrates each solid. Group and solitaire games keep interest high. Includes 45 dominoes and a hexagonal starting board. For 1-4 players.
Playful Polygons - Available March 2010!
for grades 4 and Up Venture into learning about two-dimensional geometric shapes! Sixteen different polygons—including six kinds of triangles; seven kinds of quadrilaterals; plus pentagons, hexagons, and octagons—team up to keep students on their toes matching names to shapes. The helpful Guide is the coach who defines and illustrates each polygon. Triangles are special because they have two names, one for their angles and a second for their sides. Group and solitaire games provide interesting variations. Includes 45 dominoes and a hexagonal starting board. For 1-4 players.
Fence It In! Area & Perimeter - Available March 2010
for grades 2 and Up Surprise! Measures of area and perimeter do not need to be confusing! This miniature lab teaches area and perimeter concepts through hands-on activities, problem-solving, and a card game that can be played at three levels. With the task cards, learners use square tiles and rulers to measure the area and perimeter of square-based shapes. Later task cards present challenges like assembling tiles into a mystery shape with a given area and perimeter. In the card game, players pair shape cards with matching area/perimeter cards. Fence It In is a powerful measurement resource! Includes 9 double-sided task cards, rulers, square tiles, and 50 cards. For 1-4 players.
Next Step: Subtraction + Addition Card Game
for grades 2 and Up Ready to move beyond basic facts? Add multi-step problems to the repertoire and reinforce basic facts at the same time! The goal of this easy-to-understand card game is to pair cards whose differences add up to 12. Players scan 7 subtraction cards, mentally computing differences and sums, and claim winning combinations like 8 – 4 and 13 – 5. The player collecting the most cards wins. Extensively field-tested, this game quickly catches the interest of students. Includes 50 cards. For 1-4 players.
Next Step: Multiplication + Addition Card Game
for grades 3 and Up Sharpen computation skills by moving beyond basic facts to multi-step problems! In this widely-tested card game, players pair cards whose products total a multiple of 10. They scan 7 multiplication cards, mentally computing products, and then add the products looking for a sum of 50, 60, 70, etc. Every winning pair involves three problems—two multiplication and one addition, but many more are practiced during the each turn. The winner is the player collecting the most cards. Includes 50 cards. For 1-4 players.
Gems of Geometry - Available March 2010!
for grades Primarily Grades 4 & Up This lab is a treasure chest filled with geometric skill and concept builders! Fence It in! introduces perimeter and area through hands-on activities and a card game. Playful Polygons and Saavy Solids acquaint students with the names of polygons and geometric solids. GeoGem Polygons and GeoGem Solids extend learning to cover important properties of each figure. Together, these five games build spatial sense and the ability to use the language of geometry.
Integers In Action Lab
for grades 4 and Up Integers in Action Lab
Here are four games that provide an introduction to key elements of algebra. Integer Speedway builds understanding of integers on the number line. Integer Chess extends it to the coordinate plane. Numeracy: Integer Fluency and Operation Integer provide playful practice in the addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of integers. These understandings and computation fluency are the key to success in algebra.
Managing My Allowance
for grades 3 & Up Managing My Allowance offers valuable first money experiences. Players use coins and bills to pay for purchases, compute change, handle allowances and gifts, collect earnings, and make deposits into college savings accounts. They are rewarded for accuracy, taking advantage of sales, saving money for college, and making thoughtful decisions. Transactions mirror the real world, adding value and excitement. Game variations offer two difficulty levels. In Allowance, the winner is the player with the most money in college savings. No financial transactions are recorded. In Managing My Allowance, players keep simple financial records. The winner is the player with the most money in college savings plus what is saved because of sales. 2-4 players.
My Food Factory
for grades 5 & Up Did you know that more than 100 trillion bacteria live and work in the large intestines, or that the stomach makes a new lining every three days so its walls don’t digest themselves? These facts only hint at what players will learn about the parts and functions of the human digestive system. Players become aware of how food is treated at each stage as it travels through this system. Good nutrition and health habits receive appropriate attention. Players progress from status as medical students to physicians as they internalize information. The content of the Fact Cards makes excellent lesson material for study apart from the game. State and national standards emphasize the study of systems. Includes 56 Fact Cards and 14 ID Cards. For 2 players or teams.
Making Change Octominoes
for grades 3 & Up Making Change Octominoes provides playful practice in counting money and making change! It also builds fluency in addition and subtraction. In Coin Values, players match the stated number of cents with a set of coins. In Making Change, players figure the correct change for a dollar and find a matching set of coins. Amazingly, both games are self-checking! The unique octagonal starting board offers eight positions for placing dominoes, intensifying learning. Additional games provide options for meeting specific needs. Includes lesson ideas. For 1-4 players.
Synonym SuperTac Series NEW LOWER PRICE!
for grades 3 & Up The Synonym SuperTac Series packs essential vocabulary-building content into three action-filled games! The series contains 432 grade-appropriate words, 144 per title. Each title offers six interesting environments such as At the Track Meet, Visiting the Coast, and In the Courtroom. Grade-appropriate sentence cards provide context clues for less familiar words. Assessments in the typical state and national testing format are included.
Each title contains three game sets, each with a spinner, double-sided game board, and two sentence cards. Three pairs of players can be engaged at the same time. The easy-to-play tic-tac-toe format features a unique scoring system allowing a range of 3 to 6 points per game. Build vocabulary with this motivating series including Synonym SuperTac I, II, and III! For three pairs of players per title. 432 words.
