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    Educational Games and Manipulatives for the Classroom

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    School Specialty • Jul 25, 2018 • Last Modified: Mar 30, 2020

    Educational Games & Manipulatives for the Classroom

    Educational games are a wonderful way to make learning practice fun for students of all ages. Challenging young learners to a game or activity in the classroom can make a new concept seem more enjoyable, and is sure to increase engagement. Check out these teacher favorite options for educational games and manipulatives.

    Learning Manipulatives & Activities for Pre-K

    While some of these games have smaller parts and should always be played with adult supervision, they are an excellent way for Pre-k learners to practice fine motor and cognitive skills. These teacher favorite classics are all great options for preschool-aged students in the classroom or at home:

    Edupress Pete the Cat Meow Match Game

    Edupress Pete the Cat Meow Match Game

    Mr Potato Head Manipulative

    Hasbro Classic Mr. or Mrs. Potato Head

    Hasbro Candy Land

    Hasbro Candy Land

    Hasbro HiHo! Cherry-O Game

    Hasbro HiHo! Cherry-O Game

    Hasbro Chutes and Ladders Game

    Hasbro Chutes and Ladders Game

    Hasbro Perfection Game

    Hasbro Perfection Game

    Shop All Educational Games Ages 4+

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    Educational Games & Manipulatives for Elementary Students

    As students learn new skills, these more challenging games are a way to boost their retention and increase their engagement. Learning by playing games is one of the best ways to spend free time in the classroom or at home. Encourage elementary-aged students to give any of these games a try with friends, family members, or classmates.

    Mattel Skip-Bo Game

    Mattel Skip-Bo Game

    Educational Insights Blurt! Word Race Game

    Educational Insights Blurt! Word Race Game

    Pressman Mancala African Game

    Pressman Mancala African Game

    Hasbro Operation Game

    Hasbro Operation Game

    Hasbro Sorry!

    Hasbro Sorry!

    Mindware Qwirkle Game

    Mindware Qwirkle Game

    Shop All Educational Games Ages 8+

    Tools for Whole Class Games & Activities

    If you’re looking for a great way to turn a concept review into a game, take advantage of these tools. Buttons make it easy for students to ring-in with an answer to a question, and classic playing cards can help to divide students into random groups. Get creative and make your own educational whole class games with any of these teacher favorite items:

    SI Manufacturing Giant Foam Dot Dice

    Learning Resources Lights & Sounds Answer Buzzers

    Learning Resources Lights & Sounds Answer Buzzers

    Imperial Quality Playing Cards

    Imperial Quality Playing Cards

    School Smart Digital Timer

    School Smart Digital Timer

    More Reading & Literacy Teacher Ideas

    Looking for more inspiration for making learning fun for the students in your life? Be sure to check out the Ideas & Inspiration category on the blog. Also be sure to stop by the School Specialty online store to find hundreds of educational games for learners of any age.

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