logic – Little Learner and Mom

Flexibility in Homeschooling:

One of the standout features of this resource is its adaptability to the homeschooling environment. The activities are structured yet flexible, allowing for seamless integration into our daily routine. Whether used as a core component or as supplementary material, the resource accommodates the unique pace and style of homeschooling.

Encouraging Independent Thought:

Evan-Moor’s program excels in encouraging independent thought processes. The activities prompt my child to think critically and creatively without constant guidance, fostering a sense of autonomy and self-directed learning. This aligns perfectly with the principles of homeschooling, where independence and self-motivation are key.

Diverse and Engaging Activities:

The resource offers a diverse range of activities that keep my child engaged and eager to learn. From logic puzzles to open-ended creative challenges, each activity is a new adventure in thinking. The variety ensures that our homeschooling journey remains dynamic and stimulating, preventing monotony in our daily lessons.

Integration with Other Subjects

As a homeschooling parent, I appreciate the resource’s integration with core subjects. The activities seamlessly tie into our broader curriculum, providing opportunities for cross-disciplinary exploration. This not only enhances the relevance of the exercises but also reinforces connections between different areas of learning.

Encouraging Critical and Creative Expression

The program strikes an excellent balance between fostering critical thinking and nurturing creativity. It goes beyond rote memorization, encouraging my child to approach problems analytically while also fostering imaginative and original thought. This duality is essential for well-rounded development.

User-Friendly Design for Homeschooling Parents

The resource’s clear instructions and user-friendly design make it accessible for homeschooling parents, regardless of their teaching background. The organized structure allows for easy planning and implementation, freeing up time for other aspects of our homeschooling journey.

Evan-Moor Critical and Creative Thinking Activities for Grade 6 has been a valuable asset in our homeschooling toolkit. Its flexibility, encouragement of independent thought, diverse activities, integration with core subjects, and user-friendly design make it a standout resource for homeschooling parents looking to cultivate critical thinking and creativity in their sixth-grade students and possible to eighth grade. Evan-Moor Critical and Creative Thinking Activities for Grade 6 is included in the sixth grade non religious Timberdoodle Co curriculum kit.

Complimentary product received from Genius Games.

Looking for a fun game that teaches you and your kids the periodic table? I was sent the Periodic: Game of The Elements to review from Genius Games. As a science-loving family and we love any opportunity to game school.

The Periodic: Game of The Elements is a great way to introduce the periodic table to your budding chemist. My son has a little knowledge of the elements but not much and he has recently shown interest in learning them. Periodic: Game of The Elements is for students ages 10+ , 2-5 players, and gameplay is 40-60 mins. The game board is sturdy and the elements are in bright colors. Players will move around the board using 1 of the 5 Erlenmeyer Flask as they research and learn the elements and their atomic numbers.

The goal of the game is to move along the periodic table and collect elements in order to score goal cards. Periodic: Game of The Elements is a strategic game and you have to plan your moves so you can complete goal cards for points. The game has two game movements one is moving your flask around the table and the second movement is moving your microscope around the board and completing your secret agenda cards for extra points. Players also have to decide on how to spend or gain energy to activate trends. The person with the most points wins the game. Periodic: Game of The Elements comes with 172 small pieces, 1 game board, and a rule book.

I really like this game for teaching the elements and their atomic mass. The game offers a great lesson in teaching students about protons and neutrons. The goal cards have different combinations of elements on them and what they become when combined. on the back of the Periodic: Game of The Elements box, you will find a QR scan that makes it easy to retrieve the rules of the game and video of game play.

Periodic: Game of The Elements does has had a lot of moveable parts and does require a certain level of mental play, and logic skills. This game is defiantly for older kiddos I highly recommend it for kids ages 12+. There are a lot of rules to remember and follow to be successful at the game. My son did find it a little confusing as we played the game but, I decided to scale the game back a little for him. We only did the primary movements of the game. Keep in mind my son is just 1 month shy of being 9 years old and he has a strong background in science. He really likes the game board, learning the table as well looking over the goal cards, and researching. We just tweaked the game little for him, I also had a little trouble following the gameplay rules, but the video was very helpful.

I would recommend Periodic: Game of The Elements from Genius Games for students 10+. I wouldn’t recommend to children younger than 9 years. We did enjoy the game and I am sure we will continue to grow into it over the years. At the time of this review the cost of Periodic: Game of The Elements is $39.99 plus taxes and shipping.

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