As the name suggests this club offers kids in grades K thru’ 2 a fun combination of age-appropriate games.

Board games are designed for groups of players to interact with each other. Children love technology and while it is an amazing tool it can also be isolating. Playing board games can really help develop a child’s social skills. Players learn to follow rules, communicate verbally, take turns, wait, experience winning and losing and learn how to deal with both.  These are all valuable life skills that help children at school both in the classroom and the playground.  Playing certain board games can also be educational and improve cognitive skills such as maths, logic, strategy, memory etc.  If a child continues to play these sorts of games their confidence in these areas increases leading to better self-esteem and better mental health.

Each week there will be a different group game including:

Kim’s Game - A tray of miscellaneous items are placed on a tray and after the kids have studied them they are covered up and the kids have to remember as many items as possible– excellent for improving memory and concentration skills.

Simon Says – The kids have to listen carefully, follow instructions and perform physical activities such as jumping, hopping and dancing. We play a non-elimination version so no child is ever excluded.

General Knowledge Quiz – Age appropriate questions with multiple choice benefits kids by boosting confidence, improving academic grades and making conversations extremely interesting!

Tell Me A Story - One person starts off a story with 4 words. The next person adds 4 words. And the next, and so on. This game is a fun icebreaker at the beginning of a class.

Which Would You Rather? - The "Would You Rather" game is a fun and easy game for children of all ages to play. The age appropriate questions are great for practicing critical thinking because they require kids to evaluate two different but seemingly equally appealing (or unappealing) options and choose one. It  is not only fun, but it also helps kids become more flexible on their thought patterns. Rather than holding onto an idea no matter what, they learn to consider others’ opinions. It keeps them entertained while challenging their brain to get them thinking. 

After the group game students can choose from a selection of board games including Chutes & Ladders, Battleship, Hedbanz, Chess, Scrabble & Zingo.

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