I remember this game!
Our summer has been full of fun. Lots of reading, friends, swimming, and game playing. I find the kids really love the extra time I spend with them playing Uno, Memory, Connect Four, or Zingo. They actually are at wonderful ages to play- hmm, maybe not all the time. Ellie and Simon still have fierce competitive spirits between the 2 of them, but they are learning!
Anyway, Ellie has been picking up fairly easy chapter books and reading them in an afternoon. Although I am happy to see her enjoying her books, I do like to socialize with this “soon-to-be 10 year old”. And I know she likes our time together as well…
So I found this great activity book at Borders a few weeks back on the clearance rack. I think this is one of my favorite children’s books I have ever purchased (and I have a lot). It’s simple, but has great ideas that are easy and just super cool. (Yes, I know this looks like a totally set-up photo…it is) As I was reading through the book, I found a game “5×5″ and it reminded me of summer evenings with my family playing around the kitchen table. Although I remember it as “categories”.
Ellie and I had a ball playing this game. Such a simple idea, but what a tremendous memory we shared.
Do any of you know this game? You create grid and going along the top you choose 4 letters. Then, down the page vertically you come up with 4 categories and you must come up with an answer using the first letter. Of course to make this all competitive you need to set a time for 3-4 minutes. Whoever has the most original answers- wins!
