How Do You Make A Board Game For School?
Board games are a fun and interesting way to learn new material and review lessons in almost any subject. Most children enjoy playing games and are more willing to review academic material by playing games than by studying notes or textbooks. Board games also reinforce counting skills and good sportsmanship, especially in the lower grade levels. Most commercial board games can easily be adapted to use in school, or you can create your own with a few readily available materials. Cut the square of cardboard so that it fits inside the pizza box, and cover the top and bottom of the square with adhesive shelf paper. Use a permanent marker to mark game spaces around the edge of the square of cardboard. Label any special spaces you wish to include, such as “Go back 3 spaces,” “Take an extra turn,” or “Roll again.” Write the name of the game on the game board and decorate with colored markers, stickers, or other materials. Cover the pizza box with adhesive shelf paper. Write the name of the ga