Program Name: School-age 1

Over the past month, many of the children have developed a strong interest in card games. It all began with Spot It! and has since grown into full UNO games. UNO can be quite a complex game for children to learn, as it involves multiple rules and the need to match numbers, colours, and special cards. Recently, we have been playing UNO Flip, which adds an extra layer of excitement and challenge. Many of the children quickly caught on to the rules and learned that UNO requires focus, even when it isn’t their turn. At first, we practiced matching colours, then moved on to matching numbers and using action cards. With some of the SK children who were particularly interested, we introduced extra rules such as playing doubles. For many of our JKK friends, this was a challenging yet fun experience that we explored and learned together. UNO Flip adds an additional challenge; the deck can flip at any point in the game, changing all the cards in play. The children have been developing their fine motor skills by holding and organizing their cards in a fan shape, as well as practicing memory recall while keeping track of what’s been played. We also learned that UNO can vary from family to family, as many children eagerly shared how they play the game at home. For several children, this was their very first time playing, and as they became more comfortable, we gradually introduced more rules. Their learning developed naturally through guided play and reflective discussions. Together, we talked about playing fairly, handling both winning and losing appropriately, and respecting others during the game. Through playing UNO, the children not only learned the mechanics of the game but also built patience, communication skills, and strategic thinking.

Learning the game UNO

learning to fan the cardsgroup playing UNO

 



 







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