Are your kids driving you crazy because it's too cold to go outside (or you don't want to take them outside)? Have you experienced a few too many "snow days"? Do your children keep telling you they are bored? Are you going out of your mind? Well, you may have a serious case of CABIN FEVER!!
I know, I know, these winter months can be tough. But no worries, I have a solution for you...it's called 'Candyland'. Yes, every child's dream. They will stop telling you that they are bored. 'Candyland' is fun for all ages. Better yet, here's a way to make the game educational:
Write one letter on each card included in the board game (color is irrelevant). When the child picks up the card for his/her turn, the child must say what sound the letter makes. If the child says the correct sound, he/she can move the game piece to the color the game card indicates.
If a child has a difficult time with a certain letter sound, write that letter on multiple cards. Also, if you write the letters in pencil, you can erase them later!
This is a great way to see what your child remembers and what letters you may need to review. Your child will be entertained for hours and better yet, so will you!
Alice LOVES Candyland, we are working on letter sounds with her right now, and we've had school off for almost a week for snow. Your post is right up my alley!
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