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Spoken version (Age: 5+/ 6+)
In this version the motifs are only described in words. The sketch board is not used. Without loo
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king, one player takes a card at random out of the bag. He doesn’t show it to the other players. The
following formulations might be useful:
– “It’s a living creature, a vehicle, an object, … ”
– “The animal makes a special noise …”
– “The object is a symbol of …”
– “The symbol is round, square, …”
Alternatively, the players can ask their own questions. The player with the motif can then only
answer “yes” or “no”.
Tips for kindergarten teachers and parents
Do the children love to “beautify” the garden or the playground with chalk drawings? Then “Sketchy”
is just the right game for you – and them. They won’t have to do without Chalk Art even on a rainy
day. As well as the three variations described above, here are some more ways of using the game in
the kindergarten, and at home:
Sketch board as room decoration (Age: 3+)
The sketch board comes with two holes, in case you would like to hang it up in the group
room. The children can then draw on it as they please, adding a more individual, friendly
note to the room. But the board can also be used for weekly activity lists, wishes or
birthdays.
Memory version (Age: 4+)
We recommend you to make two copies of the motif cards, and also of the extra templa
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tes. Cut out the copies, laminate them – and you have an instant memory game with 48
pairs.
I pack my suitcase (Age: 4+)
Any number of motifs can be used in this version, and any number of players can join in.
The first player takes a tile out of the bag, shows it briefly to the other players and says
the words: “I packed my suitcase with …” naming the depicted object. Then the tile is
laid face down on the table. The next player takes out another tile and says: “I packed
my suitcase with … [object 1]…and…”, naming the new object. The second tile is then laid
face down next to the first. In this way, if a mistake is made the sequence of the objects
can be checked again.
Learning to write (Age: 6+)
In order to give motorically challenged children individual support, you can present
motifs, letters or numbers on the sketch board which the child then has to copy. In this
way you can help children to reinforce their written language skills and improve their fine
motor skills.
