This is an easy card game - suitable for very young children - but it
can get wild and start off a few sibling arguments! You might want to supervise
young children.
Number of players:
2 to 5
Age:
4+
Cards:
Standard deck
Instructions:
Deal the cards out completely, face-down - don't worry if the numbers are
uneven. The player to the left of the dealer starts by turning the card on the
top of his pack face-up in the centre of the table. Play continues with each
player adding a card to the face-up pile, until somebody turns up a Jack
(Knave), as which point all players try to be the first to "slap" their hand
over the stack. Whoever gets their hand their first take the pack and adds it to
the bottom of their pile.
The player to their left starts a new face-up pile, and play continues.
If you lose all your cards you have one more chance to stay in the game, by
slapping the next Jack that appears. If you miss that one, you are out for good!
If your children like making up their own games, you might find
our new printable "money", counters, tickets etc useful. Printable game supplies
Counting Jars Game
Children can make this game for a younger sibling, to help them learn to count -
they'll have fun assembling the containers and objects.
Call My Bluff
This is a fun word game (made famous by the TV show) which can
help children to learn new words, practise dictionary work and presentation
skills! It works best in a classroom or large group setting, and you will need
time to prepare.
Make A Name Book
More of a craft activity than a game, this is a great way for kids to get to
know each other at the beginning of the school year.
Matching Game cards can be used to play Memory
(Concentration), Go Fish and many other card games, as well as played with
our sorting mats by one child on their own. Printable Games
