Conversation cubes are a great way to get students and other groups talking! Perfect for breaking the ice, these colourful foam cubes can be rolled or tossed to create a fun and expressive game of get-to-know-you. Roll the cube to see what question comes up, or let students pick from any side. Try using in breakout groups or with the whole class to see where your conversation will go. Using conversation cubes make for a low pressure approach that lets students share and learn about each other. Casual conversation can create bonds in your classroom and reach those who may not feel as comfortable speaking. Once the conversation is going, try talking about how students’ answers are different or the same and why. Using conversation cubes can help to bring diverse groups together by sharing different perspectives and experiences, and also helps to improve listening and speaking skills. Conversation cubes would also be an ideal addition to language classes and conversation circles.
Each cube (6 different colors) has a conversation-starting question on each of its six sides. Intended to help children develop oral language skills, promote social and listening skills, brainstorm writing activities, and support character development activities. Recommended for ELLs and students with speech impairments. Also can be used for ice-breaking activities.
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Conversation cubes are a great way to get students and other groups talking! Perfect for breaking the ice, these colourful foam cubes can be rolled or tossed to create a fun and expressive game of get-to-know-you. Roll the cube to see what question comes up, or let students pick from any side. Try using in breakout groups or with the whole class to see where your conversation will go. Using conversation cubes make for a low pressure approach that lets students share and learn about each other. Casual conversation can create bonds in your classroom and reach those who may not feel as comfortable speaking. Once the conversation is going, try talking about how students’ answers are different or the same and why. Using conversation cubes can help to bring diverse groups together by sharing different perspectives and experiences, and also helps to improve listening and speaking skills. Conversation cubes would also be an ideal addition to language classes and conversation circles.
Each cube (6 different colors) has a conversation-starting question on each of its six sides. Intended to help children develop oral language skills, promote social and listening skills, brainstorm writing activities, and support character development activities. Recommended for ELLs and students with speech impairments. Also can be used for ice-breaking activities.
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"A great, stimulating crossword game. Designed for all ages, both blind and sighted players. Features raised print and Braille on the board and letter tiles. Boasts a rotating board 15" across. Includes 4 letter racks, a thick score pad, and print and audio-tape rules."--Vendor's website
Rory’s Story Cubes: Let Your Imagination Roll Wild! is a fantastic way to help student exercise imaginative storytelling, problem solving, and speaking and listening skills. The kit consists of 9 cubes featuring 54 images and allows for countless combinations to be made and stories told.
There is no one way to play with Rory’s Story Cubes and there are no wrong answers. The cubes allow students to make connections, develop their literacy and tell a new story every time they roll the dice.
The game can be played alone, with each student rolling all 9 cubes and creating a story that links the images together. Or the kit can be used as a collaborative activity, focusing on teamwork and listening skills. Simply distribute the cubes among the students and take turns rolling the cubes and adding to the story based on the new image.
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Rory’s Story Cubes: Let Your Imagination Roll Wild! is a fantastic way to help student exercise imaginative storytelling, problem solving, and speaking and listening skills. The kit consists of 9 cubes featuring 54 images and allows for countless combinations to be made and stories told.
There is no one way to play with Rory’s Story Cubes and there are no wrong answers. The cubes allow students to make connections, develop their literacy and tell a new story every time they roll the dice.
The game can be played alone, with each student rolling all 9 cubes and creating a story that links the images together. Or the kit can be used as a collaborative activity, focusing on teamwork and listening skills. Simply distribute the cubes among the students and take turns rolling the cubes and adding to the story based on the new image.
Experience a new twist on the classic game of Scrabble. The timeless board game has been redesigned for easier game playing with a rotating board, plastic curved letter trays, and wooden letters. All of these pieces slide under the game board, which folds up into a handy carrying case.
Scrabble can be a great and fun resource to use in the classroom! Playing Scrabble can help strengthen strategic thinking, spelling, and aid in learning frequent letter groupings. Scrabble can be an especially useful tool when teaching ESL students, as Howard Warner and T.P. Brown explore in Prospect Journal (Volume 20, Number 2).
The OISE Library has recently acquired a new twist on the classic game of Scrabble. The timeless board game has been redesigned for easier game playing with a rotating board, plastic curved letter trays, and wooden letters. All of these pieces slide under the game board, which folds up into a handy carrying case.
Scrabble can be a great and fun resource to use in the classroom! Playing Scrabble can help strengthen strategic thinking, spelling, and aid in learning frequent letter groupings. Scrabble can be an especially useful tool when teaching ESL students, as Howard Warner and T.P. Brown explore in Prospect Journal (Volume 20, Number 2).
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Experience a new twist on the classic game of Scrabble. The timeless board game has been redesigned for easier game playing with a rotating board, plastic curved letter trays, and wooden letters. All of these pieces slide under the game board, which folds up into a handy carrying case.
Scrabble can be a great and fun resource to use in the classroom! Playing Scrabble can help strengthen strategic thinking, spelling, and aid in learning frequent letter groupings. Scrabble can be an especially useful tool when teaching ESL students, as Howard Warner and T.P. Brown explore in Prospect Journal (Volume 20, Number 2).
The OISE Library has recently acquired a new twist on the classic game of Scrabble. The timeless board game has been redesigned for easier game playing with a rotating board, plastic curved letter trays, and wooden letters. All of these pieces slide under the game board, which folds up into a handy carrying case.
Scrabble can be a great and fun resource to use in the classroom! Playing Scrabble can help strengthen strategic thinking, spelling, and aid in learning frequent letter groupings. Scrabble can be an especially useful tool when teaching ESL students, as Howard Warner and T.P. Brown explore in Prospect Journal (Volume 20, Number 2).
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Provides cards for recreating the action of the following tales: The little red hen, The three little pigs, The three bears, The three billy goats gruff, Little red riding hood.
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Spark brainstorming and imagination with these Writing Prompt Cubes students can use in both creative storytelling and nonfiction writing activities. With different writing prompts on every side (36 prompts total), foam cubes offer a variety of ideas for individual or group writing projects. Cubes are quiet when rolled—perfect for centers. Activity Guide included. Cubes measure 1 5/8”