Today, Ben told me over and over again that he wanted to play a game, but didn't know what game to play. So, I made two educational games for him. Counting Game What you'll need: 2 different colors of paper scissors marker How to make it: 1. Divide one sheet of paper into 10 boxes. 2. Number the boxes. 3. Cut out 10 squares from the other paper. 4. On each square put 1-10 dots or other shape. How to play: Count the dots and put the dotted card in the box with the correct number. Ben has a problem remembering the number 3, but once you help him with 3, he can count to 10 and beyond. I was surprised that he could recognize the written numbers 1-10 as well as he could. Shapes Game What you'll need: At least 2 colors of construction paper marker scissors How to make it: 1. Cut out several different shapes. I cut out a circle, square, rectangle, diamond, pentagon, and octagon. 2. Trace the ...