Some children find it hard to learn and read in the usual way that teachers teach in school. But there’s a fun way to help them learn better – using crafts!

They can learn while they are making and playing with things. This way, they bridge the gap between abstract learning and concrete understanding.

One of the innovative ways of applying crafts to learning is the Education Path Board Game craft.

Materials for the Craft

1. A large piece of cardboard
2. Markers
3. Small toys

Appropriate Range/Education Level

The Educational Path Board Game craft is ideally suited for children in the 2nd to 5th grade. Children in these grades should have developed the necessary motor skills and cognitive abilities to understand and benefit from the game.

Instructions for the Craft

This board game is designed to boost strategy thinking, reading, and motor skills in a fun and interactive way. Here are the steps to create and use it:

1. Create the Game Board:
   • Sketch a simple path on a large piece of cardboard, based on a simple story or lesson relevant to the child’s learning needs. Write advances and setbacks along the path to create challenges and opportunities for progress.
2. Add Personalization:
   • Encourage the child to be part of the creative process. Let them decorate and personalize the board with colors, images, and themes that resonate with them. This personal touch fosters a sense of ownership and engagement.
3. Use Toys as Markers/Playing Pieces:
   • Instead of conventional game pieces, let the child use small toys as markers to move along the path. This choice of markers adds a tactile and sensory dimension to the game.
4. Play and Learn:
   • The child advances by reading the advances and setbacks on the path, helping them understand the consequences of their decisions. This not only improves reading skills but also encourages critical thinking and strategy development.

Difficulty Levels

The Educational Path Board Game can be changed to fit different levels of difficulty. You can make it easier for children who have trouble reading and learning. This will help them feel successful. As they get better, you can make the game more difficult so that they keep learning.

The Impact of the Educational Path Board Game Craft on Learning

1. Improved Reading Skills:
   • This craft is a dynamic tool to enhance a child’s reading abilities. The act of reading, understanding, and making decisions on the path helps build their reading skills organically.
2. Enhanced Critical Thinking:
   • The game encourages children to think strategically, weighing their options and making decisions based on the outcomes described on the path. This promotes critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
3. Personalized Learning:
   • The personalization aspect allows children to connect with the material on a deeper level, making learning a more enjoyable and meaningful experience.

Crafts are safe and enjoyable and offer effective and engaging learning experiences for children with reading and learning difficulties. When creating crafts, children uncover their potential and love for learning in a stress-free environment.

If you want to take your child off the one-size-fits-all treadmill and set them on a path that’s as diverse and creative as they are, schedule a FREE  Learning Clarity Breakthrough session with me.