Homeschooling is more fun for MANY reasons, but one reason it that we can play games instead of use curriculum. Here are some great ideas you can give as Christmas gifts. Then in January you can incorporate games across all subject areas!
In my homeschool, we scheduled a few hours every Friday just to play games. Sometimes they loved the games (Diplomacy!) and other times they tolerated the games (Elemento) but they were ALWAYS thankful to have a break from the daily grind.
Read this long list of ideas below. You'll find games for English, Math, Social Studies, Science, Foreign Language, Fine Art, and Physical Education. Plus a list of just-for-fun, super-cool board games for teens.
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Lego Brick Shakespeare: Four Tragedies & Four Comedies Paperback
The Play's the Thing Board Game
Student Microscope Gift Package
Les Aventures de Tintin : Tintin en Amerique (French Edition)
Finding Nemo DVD in French or Spanish
Not Just Tacos: A Journey into the World of Latin American Cuisine
Impressionist Artists, Go Fish for Art Card Game
Dover Art Coloring Books: Color Your Own Mary Cassatt Masterpieces
Wii Fit Plus with Balance Board
Water Cannon if you live in warmer climates
Are any of these games on your Christmas list this year?
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