The Dandelion Paper and Pencil Game Free Printable is a two-player strategy game with a fun flower theme. Players take on the roles of Dandelions and Wind, using just one pencil and the printable game board to see whether the dandelion seeds can cover every square. Download the free PDF at the bottom of the […]
The Order and Chaos Paper and Pencil Game gives two players different goals on the same board: build a matching row or stop one from forming. This screen-free strategy activity is a fun option for kids, teens, and adults who enjoy thinking games. Download the free directions and printable game board at the bottom of […]
Paper and pencil games are simple, affordable, and surprisingly powerful. With nothing more than a piece of paper and a pencil, kids can practice problem solving, planning, visual skills, and flexible thinking while having fun. From tic tac toe and word games to logic puzzles and strategy challenges, these activities require very little preparation. They […]
Connect the Twins is a fun problem solving puzzle that challenges you to match pairs of faces by drawing connecting lines that never cross. This free printable is great for home, classroom, or library use, and it comes with the full solution included. You can download the free puzzle and answer key at the bottom […]
Problem solving can be incorporated into playful challenges for children using objects and items from around the house. I am going to try to do a short series on some problem solving play challenges. Here is the first one: Match the Dots – 1. Materials: 4 index cards for each player, 4 stickers, matching set […]
So we made some bow and arrows the other day which you can read about here. After awhile of shooting arrows, the children took the bows apart and started using them as batons pretending to march in parades and do dance moves. I love when toys take on new roles. Well, this morning the toy […]
Here is another kid created activity that my children enjoy. The invention game is to either create something from scratch from different materials or recreate something with items from around the house. One of the first challenges they did was to make your own water bottles. Then they had people vote which one they thought […]
Our local school district every year sponsors a learning fair for students grade 4th through 6th. Basically, students complete a project at home and share it at the Learning Fair usually on a poster, table top or a demonstration. The whole idea is for the students to come up with a question or problem and […]