Telestrations

Description

One of our favorite new games of the year! You probably remember the telephone game where, one by one, each person whispers a word to the next person in the circle. By the time it reaches the end, the word is completely different. In this clever take on that game, each player starts off with a dry-erase coiled sketchbook, dry-erase marker, and a card with 6 words or phrases on each side. To start, each player writes their word on the first page of the sketchbook, turns the page, and has 60 seconds to sketch the word/phrase. Then players pass the sketchbook to the player on the left who guesses what the sketch is, then passes it on to the next player who sketches the guess, and so it goes, with players around the circle alternately sketching or guessing. As everyone has a sketchbook and different card, there is very little sitting around waiting; every turn each player is either sketching or guessing (some may just take a little more time than others!). Once your notebook completes the circle and comes back to you, it is hilarious to see the course the words have taken. From "Blood Bank" to "Lasso" or "Athlete's Foot" to "Duck Worship," you are guaranteed a lot of laughter. The regular game can accommodate up to 8 players with 142 cards for over 1700 total words/phrases; the 12-Player Party Pack can accommodate up to 12 players with an additional 50 cards for over 2300 words/phrases. Each game includes sketchbooks, dry-erase markers, erasing cloths, cards, die, timer and instructions. ~ Megan

Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
There are additional required resources that are a separate purchase.
Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
Consumable
Consumable
Designed to be written in; not reusable.
Non-Consumable
Not designed to be written in; reusable.