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This is very cool! Looks just like the “real” game. Lots of fun and great way to teach odds and statistics.
Go to this link, Deal or No Deal Game. If it doesn’t work try allowing pop-ups.
Posted by Lisa - Unschooling Mom as Fun Stuff, Online Games and Game Downloads at 4:04 PM EDT
One of my favourite board games to play (with or without kids) is Carcassonne. I discovered this site - an unofficial one- that offers online version of different games. Go Here: ASOBRAIN GAMES ” Toulouse” is Carcassonne, “Xplorers” is Settlers of Catan, “Match” is version of another of my favourite games, “SET” , and “Barricade” is version of “Roadblock”
Note: to play you have to have at least vesion 1.2 of java. If you go to above sites FAQ section it will check to see if you have installed and direct you to site where you can get it.
Posted by Lisa - Unschooling Mom as Board Games and Board Game Reviews and Recommendations, Online Games and Game Downloads, Uncategorized at 9:39 AM EDT
Make Your Own Ice Cream
A cool summer treat!
Try this simple recipe to make your own ice cream. Your taste buds will thank you!
What you’ll need:
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
6 tablespoons rock salt (or regular salt if you can’t find rock salt)
1 gallon size Ziploc bag ( note- make sure sealed well!)
1 pint size Ziploc bag
Ice
What to do:
Fill the gallon size bag (the larger bag) with ice about half way and add the salt and seal it.
Mix the sugar, milk and vanilla in the small pint sized bag and seal it.
Open up the large bag and put the small bag inside and seal the large bag again.
Shake the bag and you’ll see your mixture in the small bag turn into ice cream! (It will take about 5 minutes of shaking)
Open up the small bag and enjoy!!
Posted by Lisa - Unschooling Mom as Fun Activities for Kids, Kid Friendly Recipes at 7:04 PM EDT
This is great game. I bought it after playing Settlers of Catan- which is just a tad too difficult for my 8 1/2 year old. I have to admit I really like the game, too. It was easy to learn- took about 10 minutes and playing was fun. You lay down tiles that build cities and roads, etc. At sleepover recently I played with other kids and they also really like it. We also bought the expansion pack. Princess and Dragon and too be honest this was bit too much. The rules suddenly got very complicated and the group got frustrated. I think with all the expansion packs maybe it becomes to cumbersome. I will say that it was much more affordable than Settlers of Catan ( which I think was a whopping 70.00) this game was closer to 30. Also very well made- wooden pieces for a change instead of cheap plastic. I HIGHLY recommend this game for ages 6 and up. Note: We were playing at Starbucks tonight and several familes stopped by to find out more about the game and where they could by- really is a good family game.
Posted by Lisa - Unschooling Mom as Board Games and Board Game Reviews and Recommendations, Uncategorized at 12:10 AM EDT
This is a scaled down version of the game, Settlers of Catan. This version is for ages 4 and up. My almost 9 year old also enjoys. The premise is to get enough “supplies” i.e. grain, wood and bricks to build houses and town. Game is well made with wooden pieces, by Mayfair Games. It is pricey- was 60.00 Canadian. So far it has been worth investment from a homeschool point of view- and big points because I can play without losing my mind!
Posted by Lisa - Unschooling Mom as Board Games and Board Game Reviews and Recommendations, Uncategorized at 11:59 PM EDT
