In playing boardgames, there are a few deliverables to be achieved:
Playing with others. I made full use of the home environment. Good thing for Gerrard is that he has siblings, more than a typical Singaporean family. Hence, he has playmates at home. Also not to leave out the other kids, games is a very good activity. We roped in Gerlyn, whose intellectual level is not too far behind.
Learn to take turns. Actually this is the key objective for Gerrard, for him to learn proper social behaviour. Few things that he has to reminded:
- Hands and legs down
- Eyes look
- Mouth quiet
Besides these body language while waiting, he is also to recognise everyone gets his or her turns.
Specific aim of the game. I like these games a lot because there are other meaningful aims to the game, e.g. enhancing memory skills, teaching math.
And most of all, I feel playing boardgames is a good activity to foster family togetherness. Hope Gerry can join the gang soon!
Aim: Teaches colour and enhances memory skills
How to play: All the coloured pins are to be placed into the holes. Roll the dice and find 2 matching pins.
Where to buy: Learn-thro-Play, Bukit Panjang Plaza
Interesting discovery: Gerlyn has not been able to name the colours correctly. This game confirms that she is not colourblind, just not able to name the colours correctly. -_-"
Aim: Teaches counting How to play: Put the cherries onto the tree card. Spin the wheel and follow the instructions. The first person to put all cherries from the tree into the bucket is to shout 'Hi Ho Cherry O!' and wins. (See the setup in the photo below.)Where to buy: Action Toyz, IMM
Interesting discovery: Because the cherries are pretty small, it also trains the kids' fine motor skills as they pick and drop the cherries. Gerrard has more problems than Gerlyn though he is older.
This picture appeared in the post dated 11 May. This game caters for 4 players. Hope one day, all 4 Gers can play together.
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