Indoor recess again? We're getting stir crazy with the weather these days. We need fun, engaging creative games if we're going to remain indoors.
We are A New York city public school and ours is a fifth-grade very motivated but active learners.
We live in one of the most diverse areas of the nation, the borough of Queens. Our international community represents many diverse cultures and we speak many languages. Our parents have very high expectations for their children and so we feel we must bring the very best to these enthusiastic learners. It can't be all work and no play, and besides play is work for children. Recess should be fun for children and not always can we go outdoors in this very snowy and rainy season. Engaging games would be just the solution for our recess. Children who are busy with games during recess don't get into trouble and have a lot of fun. Our parents also want to be reassured that we are actively engaged. These learning games would be a win-win for everyone!
My Project
Thinkfun Rush hour, Spot It and Bananagrams are games we would love to play during recess. We requested four games of each so our class can take turns with the games yet no one will have to wait to play. Recess is a 50 minute period so waiting just would be too frustrating. The way the weather this winter has been in New York, these games would get plenty of use. So far we're not even seeing any sign that the snow and rain will stop. Who doesn't go bananas for anagrams? Spot It is also a game that is a constant hit and we'd all like to learn Thinkfun Rush Hour. Rush hour has a particular meaning to students living in urban areas so it's a perfect game for us! Everyone will "rush" to win this one. Another plus when it comes to playing these games is that students enjoy them in groups that build positive peer relationships and this can carry over to the classroom environment.
This year having games to play during recess is probably more important than in previous years.
The weather has not been delightful. It has been simply frightful. We sure could use these games during recess to build great peer relationships and to stay engaged. We hope we can get these three particular games to play. We would love to be busy during recess and we don't want to head into trouble. We hope supporters of this project agree. Thank you for the opportunity submit this proposal.
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