We use this game across our whole school of 1000 pupils from Primary 2 to Primary 7 because it really works.
It is a simple card game, with a very particular set of rules, which help the children build their learning step by step. We are even adapting it for French and Spanish vocabulary!
We use it along with the Counting Caterpillar (also on TES). The Caterpillar helps children to master the stations of each table so when they come to the memorising stage, half the learning is already secure. Each child has a record card where they can keep track of their learning - first self assessment, then peer, then teacher!
I encourage my colleagues to teach both games to the whole class to start with so they can be sure all the children have fully understood the rules of the game, which need to follow EXACTLY if it is to work properly!
Once the pupils are clear on the rules, they can be let loose on different tables according to their own level and work on them both in school at home. Full differentiation!
We find that little and often is the key. It is also a great quiet lesson starter if you want to get all the children settled before you start the teaching part.
PS If you use these, please let me know. I always welcome feedback. :-)
It is a simple card game, with a very particular set of rules, which help the children build their learning step by step. We are even adapting it for French and Spanish vocabulary!
We use it along with the Counting Caterpillar (also on TES). The Caterpillar helps children to master the stations of each table so when they come to the memorising stage, half the learning is already secure. Each child has a record card where they can keep track of their learning - first self assessment, then peer, then teacher!
I encourage my colleagues to teach both games to the whole class to start with so they can be sure all the children have fully understood the rules of the game, which need to follow EXACTLY if it is to work properly!
Once the pupils are clear on the rules, they can be let loose on different tables according to their own level and work on them both in school at home. Full differentiation!
We find that little and often is the key. It is also a great quiet lesson starter if you want to get all the children settled before you start the teaching part.
PS If you use these, please let me know. I always welcome feedback. :-)
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