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Book SynopsisSuccessful teachers are typically capable of keeping their students actively involved, but one way to guarantee students'' attention is through the use of classroom games. Besides being a welcome change-of-pace to routine lessons, games can be a lot of fun for both the students and the teacher. It''s Game Time!: Games to Enhance Classroom Learning enables the teacher to decide when and how to use games to effectively complement their teaching philosophy and style to meet the needs of their students by providing over 40 games that can be used in any class at any level.Playing games in the classroom can enhance learning by providing a non-tedious, pleasant form of drill and practice help the students to learn the course content be useful in providing for individual differences motivate students to improve study habits relate course content to individual interests give more students a chance to be successful encourage cooperation among students help promote student leadership
Trade ReviewIt's Game Time!: Games to Enhance Classroom Learning actively involves students in lessons. The games in this book are highly motivational and peak students' interests resulting in improved learning. These games have been classroom tested and can all be adapted for grades K–12. -- Cynthia Coppola, Pre-K-6 teacher, East Haven School District, East Haven, CT
Nick Rinaldi’s book features games that provide opportunities for both individual initiative and group interaction. As a teacher for more than 35 years, I know that the learning environment needs to afford a feeling of safety and support for all ideas and opinions expressed relevant to the lesson at hand. The activities presented in this book allow the teacher to become a catalyst to learning in a non-threatening and purposeful environment. I wish I had access to such “learning-tools” when I first faced my students. These games, which are adaptable to virtually any discipline, could have enhanced learning in my Social Studies classes. -- David J. Ullman, retired Social Studies and History Teacher
It’s Game Time! is Nick Rinaldi’s latest book. He again provides us with ways to make classroom time more productive and enjoyable for students, while reinforcing current learning as well as basic facts. With his straightforward language and clear directions, he provides both the template and actual examples that you can use in your classroom tomorrow. As you select and individually tailor his wide variety of games, your students will not only become more engaged, they’ll want to create their own. If you are looking for ways to spark interest and support learning in the classroom, It’s Game Time! will be a regular and invaluable tool for any subject at any level. -- Roger Fiondella, former K–12 curriculum coordinator, Guilford Public Schools and Fairfield Public Schools, CT
Table of ContentsContents Preface Introduction Chapter 1: Motion/Action Games Around the Room Station to Station Log Jam Catch Last Man Standing Yes, You Can One-On-One Chapter 2 Sports Games in the Classroom Baseball Football Volleyball Basketball Hockey/Soccer Chapter 3 Some Quickies…these game take little or no preparation Finger Math Tic-Tac-Toe Super Tic-Tac-Toe 4-in-a-Row The Weakest Link Chapter 4 Who, What, Where or When? Who Am I? What Am I? Where Am I? When Am I? Chapter 5 Stay Tuned for More Games The Message Game One vs the Class Jeopardy Password Family Feud Chapter 6 Assembly Required Bingo Team Tournament Casino Day Classroom Olympics Chapter 7 But Wait…There’s More It’s in the Cards Fast Facts Off the Wall From Top to Bottom Deceiving Definitions Pass the Buck Pictionary Twenty One Rotating Rows Survive & Advance Inter-class Competitions Chapter 8 Extra Innings Students Creating Games Holiday Fun Conclusion Appendix
