If your family loves board games, why not combine it with something educational? The Great States Board Game is ideal for incorporating a little learning into your fun time. Find out all kinds of interesting facts about each state including birds, flowers, locations and capitals. For educators looking to make geography a little more interesting, this is a wonderful classroom game.
Make it a friendly competition between students. This will pique their interest and get them engaged in learning. Not only is the map created to be accurate to scale, but it comes in bright and enticing colors that will make kids want to play. The states feature illustrations of their landmarks, flowers, and other details to make it beautiful and exciting. When your turn comes, flick the spinner and pick whatever card the pointer lands on. You must then follow the directions on the card before the timer runs out. It’s a fast paced way to learn about US geography with your friends and family.