Mancala

This is one of my favorite games to play with my Search students. This is a classic game that I

remember playing in school that involved critical thinking and strategic planning.

1. Play online: you can select the difficulty. https://mancala.playdrift.com/

a. You can have your child learn to play on the computer first to learn the rules or

make your own game and practice together.

2. Or you can create your own Mancala game by using an old cleaned out egg carton. 

3. You can also purchase your own. Below are links to a few I have found on Amazon. 

Rush Hour

Another favorite game in Search is Rush Hour. In our classroom we have the

physical game and it is a great game to work on critical thinking. I love that
the game allows the students to work at 4 different levels and as they
master one level they can continuously challenge themselves. I do have both
games in the class, I introduce Rush Hour Jr. to kindergarten. Then they
progress up to Rush Hour. For my first graders, it’s a matter of preference,
some choose Jr and some the regular one. For 2nd and up I recommend the
regular Rush Hour. This game is perfect for all ages, as my 5th grader will
still play with this!