Play A Game With Me!

Kids LOVE to play games and why not?

They can learn from games and not even realize they are 'doing school'.

Invest in File Folder Games. I bought the ones that you must color, cut and assemble... wow, that takes a lot longer than I ever thought it would. Now that my older kids are, well... older, they like to help 'make' the games also.

I buy the 100 box of manila file folders (regular size not legal). I also buy CLEAR contact paper to adhere to both sides of the game board (aka file folder - AFTER I have attached the colored cut-outs). I also cover all playing pieces with contact paper (both sides). This makes them last longer and semi water proof.

Then I put the small pieces in a cheapy sandwich zip close bag and put it in the file folder. I store the 'games' in a regular office file storage box with lid.

After some experience, I've found out that crayons are not he best things to color with if you will be covering with contact paper. It tends to look messy and the colors turn weird after a year or so, use colored pencils instead.

I also did NOT like the laminate paper. Wrinkled easier and not as sturdy. Contact paper can be a bit tricky since it's like a giant piece of tape - DON'T let he kids do this part until MUCH older. PROTECT TABLE TOP! If the contact paper sticks to anything - it may damage the finish..... Once you have a game piece on the sticky stuff, don't more it! It will remove colors or worse.

Really... the fun and learning is worth this trouble. IMHO.

The contact paper can be found in the house wares area of your local Wal-Mart near the storage boxes and it's called Shelf Liner. - CLEAR!!!

All different grades and subjects are available for file folder games - last I looked....Have fun!