Engage the Brain: Games

About the Series...

These practical resources contain games based on national academic standards for language arts, math, science, social studies, physical education, art, and music. Some games are based on old favorites (such as Simon Says, I Spy, Tag, Bingo, 20 Questions, Concentration) and some are brand new games! They give teachers the tools they need to plan lessons correlated to the way the brain learns best. Based on tested, research-based strategies presented in Tate's best-selling Worksheets Don't Grow Dendrites: 20 Instructional Strategies That Engage the Brain, these books offer a variety of language arts activities that incorporate games to help students make sense of and reinforce learning. These activities give students the opportunity to not only play but also construct and design a variety of games, greatly increasing brain connections to the content. These strategies allow students to master curriculum objectives while actively rehearse information in an engaging, non-threatening atmosphere, which makes a real difference in students' energy, motivation, and achievement.

   Download a sample lesson plan and student activity from Engage the Brain: Games, Grade Three

About the Author
Marcia L. Tate is the executive director of professional development for the DeKalb County School System, Decatur, Georgia. During her 28-year career with the district, Tate has been a classroom teacher, reading specialist, language arts coordinator, and staff development director. As an educational consultant, she has presented to over 50,000 administrators, teachers, parents, and business and community leaders throughout the United States.Engage the Brain: Graphic Organizers and Other Visual Strategies, Kindergarten is the executive director of professional development for the DeKalb County School System, Decatur, Georgia. During her 28-year career with the district, Tate has been a classroom teacher, reading specialist, language arts coordinator, and staff development director. As an educational consultant, she has presented to over 50,000 administrators, teachers, parents, and business and community leaders throughout the United States.