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Primary games : experiential learning activities for teaching children K-8
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The Jossey-Bass education series
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San Francisco, Calif. : Jossey-Bass, 2002
ISBN:
9780787960810

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Summary

Primary Games includes a wealth of games for K-8 students that will enliven instruction, boost student motivation, and enhance learning in the classroom or at home. The book features in- and out-of-desk activities that will engage and stimulate students, as well as promote teamwork, skill building, and interactive problem solving.


Author Notes

Steve Sugar is author of Games That Teach and coauthor of Games That Teach Teams and developer of five instructional game systems used worldwide. He presents faculty development seminars at teacher conferences, colleges, and national organizations.

Kim Kostoroski Sugar is a certified teacher in Massachusetts and has worked as an elementary-level technology teacher. She is applying her bachelor′s and master′s degrees in education to teaching and writing about one-on-one home instruction.


Table of Contents

Preface
Acknowledgments
The Authors
Part One Teaching With Games
Chapter One How Games Can Promote Learning
Chapter Two Selecting an Appropriate Game
Chapter Three Developing Game Content
Chapter Four Setting Up and Running a Game
Part Two Twenty-Five Games
Activity Cards
Alphabet Soup
At Risk
Balloon
Juggle.Batter Up!Bingo
1 Letter Bingo.Bingo
2 Math Bingo.Bingo
3 Wall Bingo
Bits and Pieces
Bubbles
Crosswords
Dilemma
Fast Track
Grab Bag
Granny Squares.Guesstimate
Guggenheim
Knowledge Golf
Lightning Round
Medley Relay
Music Time
Scavenger Hunt
Spin Off
Three-in-a-Row
Trash Ball
Part Three Finding The Right Game
Appendix One Game Summaries
Appendix Two Sample Game Lessons
Appendix Three Games for Special Situations
Appendix Four Game Match Matrix