In Homeschool this morning we are moving forward with ourHomeschoolWithBoardGames: Pay Day. Did you know this is my all time favorite Board Game besides Sorry?
Charlie and I will be playing Pay Day this week and like most children Charlie thinks money grows on trees but I believe Pay Day will help Charlie see real life isn’t all Roses and Money doesn’t grow on trees like he would like to believe.
The Classic Version
Pay Day, launched in 1975, is great for social interaction and a game that parents and children can play on a relatively even level. Simple and quick, a two lap game takes as little as 15 minutes.
Learn how to get from a Payday to the end of the month. The game board resembles a calendar month, and each space has events like a buying “deal” or receiving “mail” (includes bills, insurance offers etc.) The object of the game is to have the most money at the end of the game, which is over after as many months as the players decide on.
Players may start or add to their savings only on Pay Day. Players may withdraw all or part of their savings only on Pay Day (if the player wishes to withdraw at another time). A player receives 10% interest on the balance in his/her savings account every time he lands on Pay Day.
A loan may be taken out or increased at any time in increments. A player must pay 20% interest on his/her outstanding loan balance every time they land on Pay Day. Loans may only be paid off on Pay Day.
Reading:
Set the Board Game up. Then ask the players to sit down. Read the instructions to the Game to them. Ask them questions to make sure they understand what is going to happen and why.
Write the answers down inside your Reading Journal.
Discussion Questions:
- When was Pay Day created?
- Who is the maker or Pay Day?
- How long does it take to play Pay Day?
- What does the Game Board resemble?
- Name two different events you can do.
Spelling Words:
Pay Day, Insurance, Winning Moves Games, Social Interaction, Lap, Colander, Deal, Mail, Bills, Offers, Money, Savings Withdrawal, Balance, Savings Account, Loan Balance
Write the Spelling Words inside your Spelling Journal and include a definition for each word.
Art Class:
Draw a postcard or a piece of Art you might have received from Pay Day in the mail. Then write a 200 word description on the postcard. Include details people must do to use the postcard.
Write why you choose what you did inside your Art Journal.
Extra Credit:
Find a book about a career you would like to have when you grow up. Write down 5 reasons you chose that career and you must have facts that showcase your reasons.
Math Class:
Can be done when playing Pay Day as you will be counting money and paying Bills.
For extra Math Class count the Game pieces inside the game once you come up with the answer share that number with someone in your home. Then ask them to create 5 math problems for you to work. Once you’ve finished the Math problems create 5 math problems for them to work out.
Additional Resources:
Pay Day Worksheets from Teachers Pay Teachers
Drama Class:
Act out a scene that happened in the Game and explain what your acting out and why. Write the explanation inside your Drama Journal.
Cooking Class:
Create a Snack based on the Game that can be served when playing Pay Day. Write the recipe inside your cooking journal that will be added to the Cookbook you will create at the end of the year.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
