Pencil and Paper Games
Tear-off Pads Series
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What’s inside...
A write-in book of quick, simple games, perfect for playing on the go. With over 200 pages to play 20 traditional games such as battleships, hangman and noughts and crosses, as well as less well-known games such as caterpillar, shooting stars and minefield. Each game has clear instructions and several colorful pages with grids and game outlines already in place for children to write on. Eliminates the need for lots of spare paper, making it ideal for long journeys and holidays. Amidst endless apps and computer games, there is still an important place for simple yet engaging games, played with just a piece of paper and a pencil. Whether your battery's flat, you're suffering from 'screen fatigue', or you just prefer traditional games, this write-in, tear-off pad is for you, featuring over one hundred games to play.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
8-12
Length
204 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What kind of strategies did you think of while playing the games in this book?
Which game from the book was your favorite and why?
How do you think playing these games helps you with your problem-solving skills?
Can you think of a new game you'd like to add to the book? What are the rules?
How do you feel when you solve a game faster than you expected?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to explain the rules of their favorite game from the book, fostering a deeper understanding and confidence in articulating thoughts.
Discuss the benefits of each game, linking them to skills like critical thinking and creativity, to emphasize the educational value.
Play a game from the book together, allowing for bonding time and firsthand experience of the learning benefits.
After finishing a game, ask your child to teach it to another family member, reinforcing their knowledge and enhancing communication skills.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Problem-solving
Explanation: Through engaging paper games, children learn to strategize and think critically to solve puzzles.
Real-World Application: These problem-solving skills can be applied in academic settings and in everyday decision-making, fostering a proactive and analytical mindset.
Example Lesson: Creativity and Imagination
Explanation: The variety of games in the book encourages children to use their imagination to create unique solutions and expand their creative thinking.
Real-World Application: Creativity developed through these games can enhance children’s ability to generate new ideas in arts, writing, and even in expressing themselves more vividly in social interactions.
Example Lesson: Patience and Perseverance
Explanation: Many games in 'Pencil and Paper Games' require patience and the ability to persevere through challenges to achieve success.
Real-World Application: Children learn the value of persistence in overcoming obstacles, a skill that is invaluable in schoolwork and personal goals.
Example Lesson: Collaboration
Explanation: Several games encourage playing with others, promoting teamwork and cooperative play.
Real-World Application: Collaborative skills are crucial in group tasks at school and in building healthy social relationships.
Example Lesson: Following Rules
Explanation: Each game comes with a set of rules that need to be followed, teaching children the importance of understanding and adhering to guidelines.
Real-World Application: Understanding the importance of rules can help children navigate classroom settings and other structured environments more effectively.