Thursday, December 31, 2015

el-cheapo art game fun

Memory Game: Mini–Masterpieces Barnes Foundation Edition
Well worth the slightly higher price: 
Fresh Artists has produced several
high-quality memory games, and all
proceeds go to help art programs in
underfunded schools like mine!
by Elizabeth Van Allen  
scribblesbyartteachervanallen.blogspot.com

I am always looking for good, art-centric games for my classroom.  I don't take them out very often, but that's part of what makes them so special. Art games are also an easy and convenient way to keep those 24-minute periods during half days content-focused.  I set up stations around the room, let my students know what's available, and let them follow their interests.



As the after-Christmas sale season is upon us, take advantage of the  deals many stores have to offer.  Below I've listed several games by price point.  
Where to find them: CVS/Rite Aid, target, 5 below, dollar tree, Toys R Us and (of course) Amazon.  Happy bargain hunting!


Super Affordable ($1-5)
*Shape & Color Bingo
*Pictureeka (my students spend more time using it as a seek-and-find than anything else)
*Scribble Dash
*Pixel Flip (tint-matching memory)
*Crayola Puzzles














Mid-Range Fun ($6-12)
Rorys-Story-Cube
*Rory's Story Cubes (my go-to for last minute class coverages, I have students roll the dice, then write a story or draw a picture that incorporates the images)
*Modern Art Memory
*Color Scheme (think connect 4 meets color mixing- made by Educational Insights)

Modern Art Memory comes with an
illustrated guide to the artworks and artists!

What games have you discovered to be both fun and content-rich?


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