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Blurt
Haven't played this yet, but it looks SUPER. Getting it for Christmas. From what I read, very adaptable. Looks like a nice alternative to Taboo.


Scattergories
Fun for individuals competing or for teams. Great vocabulary-building game.


Cranium Cadoo
Ah, Cadoo... We spent HOURS playing this when the girls were ages 5-8... SOO much fun. Think Pictionary, sculpting, acting, riddles and trivia all rolled into one... My middle school students love it, too.


Origins
Christmas... We have an older version of the game that we LOVED playing with friends before we had kids... I use it with my most advanced students and you have fun while learning so, so much. Origins of expressions, superstitions, vocabulary...


Totally Gross
We have another game like this (Scabs and Guts) that girls and some students of mine LOVE. I picked this one for the list because kids also have to do mini science experiments. Lots of fun learning about the body while being, well, gross.


Guess Who Extra
My kids loved this game until they were nine... SUPER for teaching language to students of all ages, too. Practice asking questions and describing features.


American History: Way Back When in History
Not easy, but good for teaching American history while also having fun. Up to age 12. Wouldn't play with my students; by the time their vocabulary would be strong enough, I think they'd be bored...


American Trivia
Christmas this year.... I'll let you know what we think, but it looks really good for families.

 
American Trivia Jr.
Same as above, but easier for younger kids.
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Saturday, October 22, 2011

Simple Little Pleasures & Traditions...

It's funny what things can really make you happy when you're far away from "home." Sure, we're "at home" here, but there are little things from the US that mean so much more when you're able to have them on the other side of the world. Culturally-specific items are often impossible to get here, so you have to plan far in advance and bring them back with you in your suitcase.

Last August we were SO happy when Bath and Body Works ended up rolling out its Halloween line right before we packed up for the year! We were actually able to get some fun goodies... We already had a jack-o-lantern hand soap pump that we refill each year, but we got some other great little candle holders and mini hand sanitizers.

The Slatkin (Bath and Body Works) and Yankee Candles we have in seasonal scents also make me so happy... Creamy Pumpkin... Spiced Cider... LOVE the scents coming up for Christmas—but I use them sparingly, since each candle weighs over a pound.


Here are some scenes from our apartment, lit up at night... There are our new candle holders—a Frankenstein and a skull. We also bought a pumpkin and a black cat. The pumpkin broke in transit, but we're happy to have the other three.


This is what it looks like when the lights are on: