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Match Mine: Music
Rhythm Rumble
Download this cooperative barrier game to teach your students vocabulary and communication skills using the structure Match Mine. Each partner receives a game board with a boxing ring and rhythm patt1
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Download this cooperative barrier game to teach your students vocabulary and communication skills using the structure Match Mine. Each partner receives a game board with a boxing ring and rhythm pattern game pieces to place on the game board. Partners sit on opposite sides of a barrier so they can’t see each other’s game board or game pieces. Partner A arranges the rhythm pattern game pieces on various areas of the boxing ring of the game board to form a phrase. Then Partner A describes to Partner B which rhythm duration piece goes where by performing the phrase so they can make a match. When they think they have a match, they compare arrangements and celebrate. This set teaches common rhythm pattern vocabulary such as: measure, syncopation, rest, etc. Match Mine is a fun and cooperative way to develop language, communication, cooperation, and perspective-taking skills.
Match Mine: Music
Interval Impetus
Download this cooperative barrier game to teach your students vocabulary and communication skills using the structure Match Mine. Each partner receives a game board with a staff and music symbol game1
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Download this cooperative barrier game to teach your students vocabulary and communication skills using the structure Match Mine. Each partner receives a game board with a staff and music symbol game pieces to place on the game board. Partners sit on opposite sides of a barrier so they can’t see each other’s game board or game pieces. Partner A arranges the music symbol game pieces on the staff to form an interval on the game board. Then, using only verbal communication, Partner A describes to Partner B which music symbol pieces go where on the staff so they can make a match. For example, “Place your notes to show a descending third.” When they think they have a match, they compare arrangements and celebrate. This set teaches common interval vocabulary such as: descending, sharp, sixth, etc. Match Mine is a fun and cooperative way to develop language, communication, cooperation, and perspective-taking skills.
Match Mine: Primary
Astro Talk (Shapes)
Download this cooperative barrier game to teach your students vocabulary and communication skills using the structure Match Mine. Each partner receives an Astro Talk game board and shape game pieces1
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Download this cooperative barrier game to teach your students vocabulary and communication skills using the structure Match Mine. Each partner receives an Astro Talk game board and shape game pieces to place on the game board. Partners sit on opposite sides of a barrier so they can’t see each other’s game board or game pieces. Partner A arranges the shape game pieces on the game board. Then, using only verbal communication, Partner A describes to Partner B which shape goes on each area of the game board so they can make a match. For example, “Put the circle in the top, left area of the game board, near the astronaut.” When they think they have a match, they compare arrangements and celebrate. This set teaches common shape vocabulary such as: hexagon, triangle, and oval, as well as directional vocabulary: below, above, next to, etc. Match Mine is a fun and cooperative way to develop language, communication, cooperation, and perspective-taking skills.
Match Mine: Primary
String Beads (Shapes)
Download this cooperative barrier game to teach your students vocabulary and communication skills using the structure Match Mine. Each partner receives a game board with a string of beads and shape g1
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Download this cooperative barrier game to teach your students vocabulary and communication skills using the structure Match Mine. Each partner receives a game board with a string of beads and shape game pieces to place on the game board. Partners sit on opposite sides of a barrier so they can’t see each other’s game board or game pieces. Partner A arranges the 2D shape game pieces on each bead on the game board. Then, using only verbal communication, Partner A describes to Partner B which shape goes on each bead so they can make a match with the 3D object. For example, “Put the object that is in the shape of a heart on the first bead.” When they think they have a match, they compare arrangements and celebrate. This set teaches common shape vocabulary words such as: circle, triangle, octagon, etc. Match Mine is a fun and cooperative way to develop language, communication, cooperation, and perspective-taking skills.
Match Mine: Music
Apples Up on Top (Sight Words)
Download this cooperative barrier game to teach your students vocabulary and communication skills using the structure Match Mine. Each partner receives a game board with an apple tree and apple sight1
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Download this cooperative barrier game to teach your students vocabulary and communication skills using the structure Match Mine. Each partner receives a game board with an apple tree and apple sight word game pieces to place on the game board. Partners sit on opposite sides of a barrier so they can’t see each other’s game board or game pieces. Partner A arranges the sight word game pieces on each spot on the tree on the game board. Then, using only verbal communication, Partner A describes to Partner B which word goes on each area of the tree so they can make a match. For example, “Put the ‘away’ apple on the middle box in the bottom row.” When they think they have a match, they compare arrangements and celebrate. This set teaches common sight words such as: around, were, make, etc. Match Mine is a fun and cooperative way to develop language, communication, cooperation, and perspective-taking skills.
Portraits of Character
Making Life Count - Ryan White
Portraits of Character are easy-to-read stories that are just a few pages long. They feature everyday heroes as well as celebrities. Each story highlights an extraordinary display of character. In th1
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Portraits of Character are easy-to-read stories that are just a few pages long. They feature everyday heroes as well as celebrities. Each story highlights an extraordinary display of character. In this story, Ryan White speaks for AIDS victims. After reading the story, use the Thinking Questions to have students discuss in pairs or teams. For example, “How did Ryan make his life count?” Use the Writing Ideas to have students write and share their writing with teammates or classmates. For example, “Imagine you have just read in your local newspaper that a student in your school has AIDS. Write a letter to the editor stating your reaction to the news.” Develop students’ character as well as thinking, reading, writing, and discussion skills as students read and reflect on this portrait of character.
Portraits of Character
A Daring Plan - Raoul Wallenberg
Portraits of Character are easy-to-read stories that are just a few pages long. They feature everyday heroes as well as celebrities. Each story highlights an extraordinary display of character. In th1
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Portraits of Character are easy-to-read stories that are just a few pages long. They feature everyday heroes as well as celebrities. Each story highlights an extraordinary display of character. In this story, Raoul Wallenberg rescues Jews during World War II. After reading the story, use the Thinking Questions to have students discuss in pairs or teams. For example, “Why did Raoul want to protect the Jews of Budapest?” Use the Writing Ideas to have students write and share their writing with teammates or classmates. For example, “Write a tribute to Raoul Wallenberg. In your tribute, express your emotions about Raoul and his deeds.” Develop students’ character as well as thinking, reading, writing, and discussion skills as students read and reflect on this portrait of character.
Match Mine: Language Builder
Air Transportation
Download this cooperative barrier game to teach your students vocabulary and communication skills using the structure Match Mine. Each partner receives a game board with clouds in the sky and air tra1
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Download this cooperative barrier game to teach your students vocabulary and communication skills using the structure Match Mine. Each partner receives a game board with clouds in the sky and air transportation game pieces to place on the game board. Partners sit on opposite sides of a barrier so they can’t see each other’s game board or game pieces. Partner A arranges the air transportation items on the clouds of the game board. Then, using only verbal communication, Partner A describes to Partner B which air transportation item goes on each cloud so they can make a match. For example, “Place the airplane on the cloud closest to the sun.” When they think they have a match, they compare arrangements and celebrate. This set teaches a variety of air transportation terms such as: airplane, helicopter, blimp, etc. Match Mine is a fun and cooperative way to develop language, communication, cooperation, and perspective-taking skills.
Match Mine: Language Builder
Around Town
Download this cooperative barrier game to teach your students vocabulary and communication skills using the structure Match Mine. Each partner receives a game board with a town map and building game1
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Download this cooperative barrier game to teach your students vocabulary and communication skills using the structure Match Mine. Each partner receives a game board with a town map and building game pieces to place on the game board. Partners sit on opposite sides of a barrier so they can’t see each other’s game board or game pieces. Partner A arranges the building game pieces on the areas of the map of the game board. Then, using only verbal communication, Partner A describes to Partner B which building goes on each section of the map so they can make a match. For example, “Put the fire station to the left of Ocean Boulevard and below Sunny Street.” When they think they have a match, they compare arrangements and celebrate. This set teaches common around town vocabulary such as: intersection, restaurant, avenue, etc. Match Mine is a fun and cooperative way to develop language, communication, cooperation, and perspective-taking skills.
Match Mine: Language Builder
Furniture
Download this cooperative barrier game to teach your students vocabulary and communication skills using the structure Match Mine. Each partner receives a game board with a house floor plan and furnit1
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Download this cooperative barrier game to teach your students vocabulary and communication skills using the structure Match Mine. Each partner receives a game board with a house floor plan and furniture game pieces to place on the game board. Partners sit on opposite sides of a barrier so they can’t see each other’s game board or game pieces. Partner A arranges the furniture game pieces on the floor plan of the game board. Then, using only verbal communication, Partner A describes to Partner B which piece of furniture goes in each area of the house so they can make a match. For example, “Put the lamp in the room on the upper left of the floor plan with the white rug.” When they think they have a match, they compare arrangements and celebrate. This set teaches common food vocabulary such as: couch, armoire, dining table, etc. Match Mine is a fun and cooperative way to develop language, communication, cooperation, and perspective-taking skills.