Farming Game

SKU
041802
Grade 2-AD
Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
There are additional required resources that are a separate purchase.
Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
Consumable
Consumable
Designed to be written in; not reusable.
Non-Consumable
Not designed to be written in; reusable.
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Description

Round up your livestock, harvest your wheat, and keep an eye on the hay if you manage your farm right, you might just come out on top! A trip around the board is a cycle of one year, and players will be able to purchase acreage, livestock, or equipment at various points along the way. Also, during the appropriate season, they get the opportunity to harvest their hay, corn, wheat, and fruit, and to auction off their livestock. A roll of the dicedetermines what the market pays at that time for the different commodities. An enjoyable family game that is easy to learn and fun to play, The Farming Game teaches how to balance income with debt and operational expenses as players battle to be the best farm in the area. For 2-6 players.

Publisher's Description of Farming Game

Some people call it the best game they've ever played, others call it addictive. This international award-wining game has sold hundreds of thousands of copies. It has been used by homeschoolers, thousands of schools around the world, and the World Bank had it translated into Russian to assist farm privatization.

The Farming Game is perfect for home on any rainy day or family get together, for a weekend up at the cabin, or down at the beach. A great gift for anyone, including yourself! One size fits all.

Each player starts the game with 20 acres inherited from Grandpa. With each completed trip around the gameboard you receive $5,000 from your year's wages to plow back into the farm. The object of The Farming Game is to build your farm large enough to be able to quit the job in town, come home to be your own boss, and farm full time!

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Product Format:Other
Brand:Weekend Farmer Company
Grades:2-AD
EAN/UPC:732253102001
Length in Inches:11.5
Width in Inches:13.5
Height in Inches:1.6875
Weight in Pounds:2.6
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