Step 1

1. Think about your goals.

Before you even begin creating your board game, it is critical that you consider your audience, the time constraints in creating and playing the game, and your goals for what you want playing the game to accomplish.

Use the document under to turn in (make a copy for you own) and change the gray examples into your own. Turn these in by classroom. (see deadlines there)

Educational Board Game Planner

Note from a teacher who did this before:

For me, I wanted to be able to use the game in all my chemistry classes (college preparatory and honors). My students' academic abilities, mathematical backgrounds, and interests in the subject varied dramatically. That being said, my game needed to be differentiated so it would meet the needs of all my students. I wanted the game to encourage those who were struggling with the concept, while at the same time, I wanted to stretch the abilities of those students who were beginning to master the material.