Activate Manual

photocopiable templates
on pages 36–37 
and write in their own content (game squares), or they can use a re-
cycled piece of 
cardboard
such as a pizza box or a flattened packing 
box. The picture on the right shows an example of a homemade game 
board, 
Finish the Sentences
, which was created on the back of a pizza box.
A 
permanent marker
can be used to draw the outline of the game 
board, and multiple colors can make the board attractive and helpful 
by using colors to classify the types of squares (e.g., “Go back” squares 
might be in red, to suggest stopping).
Dice
are needed for each game or for each group of students playing a game. Create dice alternatives 
by writing numbers 1–6 on each side of a pencil (many pencils have six sides) and then have students 
roll the pencil. You can also write numbers 1–6 on small pieces of paper, put them in a bag, and have 
students select a number. To make your own six-sided dice, follow these steps:
1. For paper dice, photocopy the template on page 38. If you want to create more durable dice, use 
heavier stock paper, like cardstock.
2. Carefully cut out the diagram in one piece.
3. Fold along all lines, turning the diagram into a cube. When you 
fold the paper, all of the dots should be on the outside. This 
means that when you fold on the lines, the line will appear on 
the outside of the fold.
4. Put glue on the tabs that say GLUE. Carefully attach the tabs to 
the inside of the neighboring squares. (Alternatively, clear tape 
can be used instead of glue. After folding, form the cube and 
put tape on the outside along all of the seams.)
5. Make sure the sides are stuck together, but be gentle, or you 
may crush the cube.
6. When not in use, store the dice where they will not get crushed 
so they can be used more than once.
Students will also need small