READ.
Written by Chris Van Allsburg
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Jumanji
is an awe-inspiring book about what happens when two kids play a magic game
that they find in the park. Each new space they land on, new things
happen, such as lions in the bedroom, monkeys in the kitchen, etc. The
appearing of all of the wild animals mentioned in the game will only go away if
they finish the game. The art in this story is fantastic; depicting the
wonder of this imaginative story.
is an awe-inspiring book about what happens when two kids play a magic game
that they find in the park. Each new space they land on, new things
happen, such as lions in the bedroom, monkeys in the kitchen, etc. The
appearing of all of the wild animals mentioned in the game will only go away if
they finish the game. The art in this story is fantastic; depicting the
wonder of this imaginative story.
PLAY.
Make your own board game
that will be an unforgettable time for YOU and your family.
that will be an unforgettable time for YOU and your family.
This game is designed for
family bonding nights. Play it together, and decide together on a prize
that the winner (and everyone else) will get – like a trip out for ice cream!
family bonding nights. Play it together, and decide together on a prize
that the winner (and everyone else) will get – like a trip out for ice cream!
(Note: Mom will
mosr likely make this activity, but
the kids will play it!)
mosr likely make this activity, but
the kids will play it!)
First, create a simple
game board like this:
game board like this:
I suggest making what I
call a “Universal Game board” with numbers – as opposed to the words
describing action the player takes – in each space.
call a “Universal Game board” with numbers – as opposed to the words
describing action the player takes – in each space.
Creating this board once
allows you to switch out the cards corresponding to each space with anything you want!
allows you to switch out the cards corresponding to each space with anything you want!
For more ideas on how to
use a game board like this, see my Universal Game Board post coming up November 1 at Sugar and Spice!
use a game board like this, see my Universal Game Board post coming up November 1 at Sugar and Spice!
Use card stock and a
sharpie marker to make a nice clear board. Make the spaces about 1 to 1
1/2 inches wide. A good idea is to practice your board on a sheet of
regular paper first, using a pencil, and then attempt your final version.
sharpie marker to make a nice clear board. Make the spaces about 1 to 1
1/2 inches wide. A good idea is to practice your board on a sheet of
regular paper first, using a pencil, and then attempt your final version.
Remember, it doesn’t have
to be perfect – it is the thought and effort you are making to create this tool
for your children that really counts!
to be perfect – it is the thought and effort you are making to create this tool
for your children that really counts!
For today, we will be
using this game board to create a “family
bonding night” game. This is a game to play with your family for
something fun and different to do – to spend time together, to get to know each
other better, and to connect with one another.
using this game board to create a “family
bonding night” game. This is a game to play with your family for
something fun and different to do – to spend time together, to get to know each
other better, and to connect with one another.
This version is meant to
be played with kids ages 4 to 10, but you can modify some of the directions for
older or younger kids.
be played with kids ages 4 to 10, but you can modify some of the directions for
older or younger kids.
So, after creating the
game board, cut 12 index cards in half, and number them on one side. On
the back of each number card, write the following:
game board, cut 12 index cards in half, and number them on one side. On
the back of each number card, write the following:
1. give a hug to the
player next to you
player next to you
2. kiss the player to
your right
your right
3. tell a story of
a time that you and another player spent together
a time that you and another player spent together
4. do something nice for
the youngest player
the youngest player
5. act like one of the
players and see if everyone can guess who
players and see if everyone can guess who
6. tell one of your
favorite family memories
favorite family memories
7. name your favorite
family activity and why
family activity and why
8. say something you love
about every player
about every player
9. find something of
yours to give to another player and say why you chose that
yours to give to another player and say why you chose that
10. see if you can
make another player laugh
make another player laugh
11. share 3 things
you are thankful for
you are thankful for
12. hum a tune that
everyone knows and see who can guess first
everyone knows and see who can guess first
13. tell how you’ve seen
God’s love in one of the players’ lives
God’s love in one of the players’ lives
14. do something helpful
for another player in the game
for another player in the game
15. tell one thing
that made you feel worried or upset this week
that made you feel worried or upset this week
16. give a clue
about another player at the table and see if everyone can guess who
about another player at the table and see if everyone can guess who
17. name your
favorite book and why
favorite book and why
18. tell the family
who your favorite friend is and why
who your favorite friend is and why
19. name 5 reasons
you are happy to be a part of this family
you are happy to be a part of this family
20. think of
something your family can do together to help someone in need
something your family can do together to help someone in need
21. tell someone at the
table about a time you did something wrong to them and ask for forgiveness
table about a time you did something wrong to them and ask for forgiveness
22. sing your
favorite song for the family
favorite song for the family
23. tell a player one
reason they are special
reason they are special
To play, use a die, roll,
and read the card aloud for the player to complete.
and read the card aloud for the player to complete.
The first player to make
it to the end, wins!
it to the end, wins!
The winner can choose the
family “reward” (such as a trip to the ice cream store, a trip to the
park, etc).
family “reward” (such as a trip to the ice cream store, a trip to the
park, etc).
Have fun!
EAT.
You can create a monkey
from the cover of Jumanji by cutting a peanut butter sandwich into a pear
shape, adding some sandwich ears, and layering a slice of turkey atop the bread
as shown for the face. Use a slice of red bell pepper for his mouth, and
two raisins for his eyes.
from the cover of Jumanji by cutting a peanut butter sandwich into a pear
shape, adding some sandwich ears, and layering a slice of turkey atop the bread
as shown for the face. Use a slice of red bell pepper for his mouth, and
two raisins for his eyes.
Enjoy!
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