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7 Fun Ways to Play Go Fish Egyptian Games for Kids

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I have 7 ways to play Go Fish Egyptian Games for Kids. I have more fun game ideas for teaching history on my history games page.

The beauty of an interest-based study is that it can grow from a simple interest and from one book or even a game into a full fun unit that is easily adapted to your child. 

This one stemmed from a simple game that was purchased a while back.

I wanted to pull it back out to see if I couldn’t give it new life by figuring out a few different ways to play with it.

7 Fun Ways to Play Go Fish Egyptian Games for Kids

Ancient Egypt Go Fish is one of a line of history go fish games created by Birdcage Press.

Games are a wonderful way to work in historical information in a way that seems less like school and more like fun.

If you have a child that is drawn to Ancient Egypt like mine was, you will have no problem getting them excited about this game and these other resources that I have gathered for you.

Hands-on Ancient Egypt Activities

First, look at these fun hands-on activities.

While Safari Toobs are geared at younger children I have found them to be so very useful even in later stages for everything from dioramas to game pieces, decorations for a theme, and even turned into jewelry.

7 Fun Ways to Play Go Fish Egyptian Games for Kids

They are probably one of the longest used homeschool items right up there with dictionaries and pencil sharpeners.

Fun History Games

Too, look at these games below which can be games that teach geography with history.

7 Fun Ways to Play Go Fish Egyptian Games for Kids

Finally, look at some fun ways to use this game to do homeschool history.

7 Ways to Play Go Fish Egyptian Games for Kids

First, play by the directions. There is enough content and information that you can count it as history for the day.

Besides, learning history should be fun.

    1. Play traditional Go Fish.

    Next this just like traditional go fish except the pictures are not the same on the card.

    2. Match up cards in the same categories to create sets.

    There are 6 different categories- gods, goddesses, symbols, pharaohs, mummies, and afterlife.

    Each category has a total of 6 cards each. The object is to collect as many complete sets as you can to win.

    There is a simplified play for younger children.

    Children can ask for one of a general category for example “do you have any mummies” etc…  to create simple pairs.

    There is a mini book that comes with the cards.

    It contains the instructions as well as a breakdown of each item on every card.

    Use the mini book like a textbook to learn more about Ancient Egypt.

    7 Fun Ways to Play Go Fish Egyptian Games for Kids

    There is a fun hieroglyphics chart in the book so that your child can write out a message.

    7 Fun Ways to Play Go Fish Egyptian Games for Kids

    3. Play memory.

    While the pictures do not match the numbers for each category are the same and items from the same category can be matched.

    7 Fun Ways to Play Go Fish Egyptian Games for Kids

    4. Pick a card to choose a history topic.

    Choose a card at random or let your child choose their topic.

    Then use the card as a topic of study to dive deeper into. Use the internet or resource books to study more about the topic.

    7 Fun Ways to Play Go Fish Egyptian Games for Kids

    5. Use the cards for art inspiration.

    Use the artwork on the cards as inspiration for your child to create from.

    Your child can make their own hieroglyphics, clay sarcophagus, or paint a picture of an ancient symbol or god.

    7 Fun Ways to Play Go Fish Egyptian Games for Kids

    6. Play War.

    Shuffle up the deck and divide it between two players.

    Have each player flip their top card at the same time, the player with the higher number wins the pair.

    Whoever has the most pairs at the end wins.

    To keep it educational at the beginning and end of each round players must flip through their deck and share one fun fact about Egypt.

    7. Ask random questions.

    Each player grabs a card at random, players ask up to 10 questions to try and guess the card.

    If they are able to guess correctly they get to keep the card and the player with the most at the end wins.

    Example questions- Is this card a symbol? Is this card a bug? Does this card represent a god that is a bird?

    American History Game Fun U.S. President Go Fish Unit Study

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    We enjoy the American history game U.S. President Go Fish for studying homeschool history.

    And we love History For Kids Go Fish Game series a lot, and with a good variety of history topics we can easily add them to several studies.

    American History Game Fun U.S. President Go Fish Unit Study

    Today is all about the U.S. Presidents Go Fish and how to use it.

    Also, we are going to take this game and build an entire presidents unit study around it with books, hands-on activities, and videos that will help you dive deep into it without cracking open a curriculum box.

    About the U.S. Presidents Go Fish Game

    Moreover, the U.S. Presidents Go Fish game is a simple game to add to a presidential unit study.

    I like it because it is a quick play game that will pack a lot of educational punch.

    Too, it comes with a little mini book that gives instructions and plays like traditional go fish but you collect all 4 presidents from each category (cold war, industrial revolution, reconstruction, etc.).

    Or kids can collect presidents by guessing them correctly based on the hints on the card the other player gives.

    You can take it on the road, use it in place of your lesson for the day or add it to your morning basket to help start the day.

    The one drawback is that as of this date, it only includes the first 44 presidents.

    American History Game Fun U.S. President Go Fish Unit Study

    Additionally, look at this list of books to use as a unit study spine or for your learning day.

    Books about U.S. Presidents

    10 Resources about U.S. Presidents and The White House

    Here are some books to add to a presidential unit study that cover a good variety of ages.

    Furthermore, add hands-on activities.

    Hands-on Ideas for a President Unit Study

    For example, use the Safari Ltd US Presidents busts to introduce and build excitement to the start of a new topic or for art inspiration.

    American History Game Fun U.S. President Go Fish Unit Study

    Create your own bust with Crayola Air Dry clay and a flashcard of a president for a model.

    All you need is some clay and a toothpick and craft stick to carve and add detail.

    American History Game Fun U.S. President Go Fish Unit Study

    Any age can use these but I like that the scrabble tiles are so versatile and don’t seem babyish like some letter tiles might for older kids.

    Instead of writing out spelling and vocabulary words use letter tiles. Call out words you would like your child to learn and let them do it with the letter tiles instead of paper.

    This activity is easy to modify for any age level by simply using easier or more difficult words.

    American History Game Fun U.S. President Go Fish Unit Study

     In addition, here are some vocabulary/spelling words to get you started and let your younger children put them in alphabetical order.

    • President,
    • election,
    • politics,
    • republican,
    • democrat,
    • ballot,
    • veto,
    • federal,
    • constitution,
    • monument, and
    • executive.
    American History Game Fun U.S. President Go Fish Unit Study

    Besides playing the U.S. Presidents Go fish according to the directions you can also use them to create a timeline by pulling 5 or 6 random cards and having your child place them in order.

    American History Game Fun U.S. President Go Fish Unit Study

    More Fun History Games

    Look at them below.

    Furthermore, add some American Presidents board games.

    4 American Presidents Board Games

    Play a fun board game like one of these below to learn about presidents, elections, and politics.

    Finally, videos are always a great way to present information in a fresh new way as well as take a little of the teaching responsibility off your shoulders.

    The Benefits Of Using Games That Teach Geography | Review Of Scrambled States

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    When teaching history, sometimes you have to come in sideways or use games that teach geography. I have more fun game ideas for teaching history on my Kids History Games Boosts Learning & Promotes Critical Thinking page.

    For example, gameschooling has become one of the most popular methods for teaching your child.

    It doesn’t matter if you gameschool exclusively, unschool, use a packaged curriculum, online lessons, or put together unit studies.

    The Benefits Of Using Games That Teach Geography | Review Of Scrambled States

    Games that teach geography can be added to your day and teach so much through playing and enjoying time together.

    First, you can build an entire lesson or even a full unit study around a game.

    I’m sharing one of favorite games for learning geography.

    Besides geography and history can go hand in hand.

    Too, I’m showing you other items and activities to add to keep the lessons going as long as you want.

    Everything from movies to books, a few more games, and other items helps to round out a geography or history slant or both.

    What is Geography

    The word geography comes from the Greek geo, which means “Earth,” and graphy, which means “writing or description.

    So, geography means to learn about  the Earth’s land its surface, and features including water and air.

    However, geography also includes learning about the people of the area, understand landmarks, and appreciating cultural differences

    Immediately, you can see a tie in between learning about the natural resources of an area and the people.

    Additionally, look at some of these hands-on geography ideas.

    The Benefits Of Using Games That Teach Geography | Review Of Scrambled States

    Finally, be sure to check out my post on the 100 Best Books From All 50 States

    Hands-on Geography

    If you have been around for any length of time you know I am a fan of these Toobs for Safari Ltd.

    This USA Landmarks and Symbols set is perfect for learning about symbolism and important places throughout the United States.

    Use them as drawing inspiration, in sensory bins for younger children, as part of a diorama, or use them as game markers.

    Fun History Games

    Too, look at these games below which can be games that teach geography with history.

    In addition, look at these fun books and resources to help U.S. geography more lively.

    10 U.S. Geography Resources

    If you're looking to teach U.S. geography in a hands-on way, you'll love adding one or two of these resources to your day or study.

    As you can see combining geography and history is a natural fit.

    The Benefits Of Using Games That Teach Geography | Review Of Scrambled States

    Finally, look at how to play the scrambled states of America.

    Scrambles States of America

    First, The Scrambled States of America is a silly colorful game which introduces states as a game that requires observation and quick reflexes.

    You collect the state cards, match them with neighbors, and more.

    And you win by familiarizing yourself with the state cards you’re dealt.

    Then, you try to be the quickest to respond to action cards like – capital that starts with D or a state that is south of Colorado.

    It even comes with a small copy of THE Scrambled States of America Book. Fun.

    The Benefits Of Using Games That Teach Geography | Review Of Scrambled States

    While this game probably is best for middle to upper elementary. I definitely think that it is still fun for middle school kids.

    It is a gentle approach to learning US Geography for anyone that needs to learn or refresh what they already know.

    I don’t really have a con for this game except that older kids may feel that it is baby-ish.

    However, if they can get past that it’s a great learning tool for the whole family.

    How To Upcycle A Monopoly Game History to A Medieval Theme & Free Printables

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    Today, how to upcycle a monopoly game history turned medieval monopoly game is a fun twist to learn history. Also, look at the other history games on my page.

    Have you ever looked at an old board game in your stash or maybe at a yard sale and think about upcycling it? Me too.

    How To Upcycle A Monopoly Game History to A Medieval Theme & Free Printables

    So, I took an old unused monopoly game that we had and converted it into a medieval themed version with castles for properties.

    Also, I added Safari Ltd Knights and fun cards with references for the time period.

    Since, we are learning about the Middle Ages so for this game I decided to make it medieval themed.

    However, you could take this idea and make it match any branch of history you want to include in your studies.

    How To Upcycle A Monopoly Game History to A Medieval Theme & Free Printables

    These super fun Safari LTD Knights and Dragons have been used for sensory bins, dioramas, block play, counters, and now game pieces.

    Teaching Medieval History

    Next, look at some of these medieval facts to use in your unit study.

    • Most of the peasants wore plain clothing which was made from heavy wool to keep them warm in cold weather. The wealthy, of course, wore nicer clothing made from fine wool, velvet, and silk.
    • Not many people attended school in the Middle Ages. Most peasants learned a job and survival from their parents, apprenticeship, or the guild system.
    • London’s population went up 500% between the 12th and 14th centuries.
    • Marriages were often arranged. Noble girls were often married at just 12 years old and the boys at 14.
    • We got our modern piggy banks from medieval people who had saving accounts termed “pygg” meaning the type of clay the jars they were kept in were made from.
    • The first castle in England was the Tower of London’s White Tower Castle.
    • The largest castle in the world is The Castle of the Teutonic Order in Malbork.
    How To Upcycle A Monopoly Game to A Medieval Theme & Free Printables

    Hands-on Middle Ages Activities

    In addition, look at some hands-on activities.

    Also, here are some rules I want you to know about before you turn a monopoly game board into a medieval themed board.

    Monopoly Medieval Themed Board Rules

    First, rather than collect Boardwalk, Park Place and the other familiar properties. we are going try to collect Medieval Castles from all over Europe.

    Also, try to collect some cool Medieval collections like banners and a library and see who ends up with the most spoils at the end.

    I used as much of the board as possible and stuck with the same rules to make it easier to transition to a new game. 

    The property stickers will fit right under the colors so you can keep them and I made the matching property cards so players can keep track of the properties they own.

    You can add a little color to the top of the cards with markers if you like to make it easier to spot them.

    The rules are pretty much standard monopoly, including whatever house rules you would like to incorporate.

    For example, house rules like whoever lands on free parking gets the money in the center, allowing players to buy property on the first trip around the board.

    I have left out houses and hotels to simplify and keep with the time period and I did away with rent on the properties with the exception of when a card is drawn from chance or community chest which requires rent.

    Too, grab my other fun history games to add to your learning day.

    Fun History Games

    Look at them below.

    How To Upcycle A Monopoly Game to A Medieval Theme & Free Printables

    Now, let’s look at how to make the game.

    How to Make A Monopoly Game to Medieval Game

    You will need:

    • An old monopoly board
    • Sticker paper
    • Cardstock
    • Knight figures
    • paper cutter
    How To Upcycle A Monopoly Game to A Medieval Theme & Free Printables

    We are reusing the board, money, and dice.

    If you like you can keep the community chest and chance cards to glue your new cards to so that the backing is stronger and will be easy to identify the stack,

    If not, you can just write a C for chance or CC for community chest on the back of the card.

    First, we painted over the Monopoly in the center.

    Later we will add some of the stickers which I included in the printables to decorate it some. Sand it a bit so the paint sticks better. If you like, you can leave the center of the board as is.

    How To Upcycle A Monopoly Game to A Medieval Theme & Free Printables

    Too, each printable I created tells you whether it should be on cardstock or sticker paper.

    Use them for creating the new board labels.

    Cut out all of your cardstock and sticker pieces, you can use scissors but a paper slicer makes it easier.

    How To Upcycle A Monopoly Game to A Medieval Theme & Free Printables

    Place all your sticker labels on the board/

    The collar amounts correspond with the correct spot.

    Additionally, free parking is free steed parking.

    Socks is jail, go to the stocks is obviously the go to jail spot.

    Besides, you can place the Medieval Collections on any of the railroad spots, as well as the two utilities.

    How To Upcycle A Monoply Game to A Medieval Theme & Free Printables

    Setup your game board just like you would for traditional Monopoly.

    And use your knights, dragons, etc. as your moveable tokens.

    How To Upcycle a Game History to A Medieval Theme & Free Printables

    What a fun way to learn about Medieval times.

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    Ancient Egypt DIY Simple and Fun Mummification Process Game

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    Today, I have an Ancient Egypt diy mummification process game. You’ll love the other History Games I have on my page.

    If you are studying Ancient Egypt and need a great hands-on activity to help teach your child you’ll love this mummification process game.

    Yes, we made a game for that.

    Games are an incredible way to learn something new.

    Ancient Egypt DIY Simple and Fun Mummification Process Game

    And games reinforce a topic that you are learning.

    Now, I’ve bought all kinds of ready-made games.

    However, creating your own game from the ground up and including your child in the process is the best way to learn.

     I came up with this game that doesn’t require any special items and let’s your child be in charge of the game creation.

    Creating the game will help the facts that they learn stick in their head better.

    Benefits of Game Playing

    Also, it will help teach your children research skills and give them a sense of pride in accomplishment.

    I wanted to be sure it included more than just the history of this Ancient Egyptian ritual.

    For younger children rolling and adding dice is a simple way to also incorporate math into your day.

    They will learn or reinforce anatomy lessons through the anatomy drawings and labels.

    I created a printable with the basic rules and values for the dice numbers rolled.

    Creating the game requires reading, writing, and art skills

    Ancient Egypt DIY Simple and Fun Mummification Process Game

    Before you begin use videos, resources, and books from your personal collection or borrow them from library to learn about the mummification process.

    Fun Ancient Egypt Resources

    This will make creating the cards much easier and give your child an understanding of the why.

    Here are a few resources and activities that you might enjoy along with this diy mummification process game.

    • These Toob Organs are a great teaching tool not only for anatomy but here in Ancient Egypt Studies. Also, they can be used for inspiration when drawing the organ cards. We have also used them in making large canopic jars as well.

    There is also the Ancient Egypt Toob that can be used for art inspiration, sensory bins, dioramas, and so much more.

    Let each child be responsible for creating their own set of cards for when you play

    More Fun History Games Resources

    Look at them below.

    Depending on their age and ability level they may create the entire card on their own or may need some assistance.

    Ancient Egypt DIY Simple and Fun Mummification Process Game

    They will be tickled with their own contributions to the game.

    You don’t need anything other than the cards and dice but the props sure are fun to set the

    How to Make a Mummification Process Game

    Here is what you will need:

    • White cardstock
    • Colored cardstock
    • Paper slicer
    • Glue stick or double sided tape
    • Markers, colored pencils, or crayons
    • 2 dice
    Ancient Egypt DIY Simple and Fun Mummification Process Game

    First, cut white cardstock into 3 ½” x 4 ½” rectangles. You will need 9 for each player.

    Ancient Egypt DIY Simple and Fun Mummification Process Game

    Then cut 9 of one colored cardstock for each child to 3 ¾ ” x 4 ¾”.

    Write or instruct your child to write one of each of these phrases on the top of each of the 9 cards:

    • 1-Wash body and remove organs
    • 2-Remove brain through the nose
    • 3-Place lungs in canopic jar
    • 4-Place intestines in canopic jar
    • 5-Place stomach in canopic jar
    • 6-Place liver in canopic jar
    • 7-Fill body and cover with salt for 40 days
    • 8-Wrap body in linen bandages
    • 9-Place body in sarcophagus

    Next, encourage them to draw something to represent each of these steps.

    I encourage a bit of silliness if it has something to do with what they are trying to accomplish for the step.

    Use markers, crayons, colored pencils, or whatever they like to make it fun and colorful.

    Ancient Egypt DIY Simple and Fun Mummification Process Game

    Here is a look at some more of the cards we created.

    Ancient Egypt DIY Simple and Fun Mummification Process Game

    Glue the white completed cards to the colored cardstock to make it a bit sturdier.

    Write the step numbers on the back of each card so they can easily be lined up for play face down.

    Ancient Egypt DIY Simple and Fun Mummification Process Game

    Below is a printable with the rules and the assigned “value” for each dice combination.

    You can choose to roll one or two dice depending on which numbers you need.

    For instance, if all you are missing is a #1 you would want to roll only once die to attempt to get the number you need.

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