Good morning, welcome to our series #HomeschoolWithBoardGames: Charlie picked out this Game for us to play. Charlie would like for me to learn to play Minecraft. Then I can play with Charlie on his Play Station. Would you like to join us?
Mattel Games Minecraft Card Game
The fun keeps building with the Minecraft Card Game! Based on the hit video game, players have the opportunity to mine, craft or reserve to win. Players “mine” Resource Cards of Wood, Stone, Iron, Diamond, or Gold, and then use those cards to “craft” Craft Cards for points.
If you desire a certain Craft Card, but are currently unable to pay for it, you may Reserve the card in your card holder to craft later. Craft Cards can become Tools with special powers you can you can use in your favor to control the game play—but watch out!
TNT and Creeper cards are hiding in the deck for unexpected upsets. The player who reaches the game point goal first, wins! Colors and decorations may vary.
Spelling:
Card Game, Mattel, Race, Friends, Craft, Valuable Tools, Resource Cards, Craft Tools, Blast the TNT, Watch out for Creepers, Card Holders, MOJANG, Video Game, Resource Cards of Wood, Stone, Iron, Diamond, Gold, Points, Currently, Unable to Pay, Special Powers, Tools, TNT, Creeper Cards
Write your spelling words inside your spelling journal and include a definition of the words.
Reading Class:
Set the Game up and ask the people waiting to play to come sit down at the table. Then get the instructions out and read the instructions to the players. Ask them questions about what is going to happen and why. Let the players ask you questions to make sure you understand what is going to happen and why.
Math Class:
Count the Game pieces and once you have the answer use the number to create 5 math problems for someone in your home to work out. Then have them create 5 math problems for you to work out.
Drama Class:
Act out a scene that happened in the Game. Make sure you describe what your acting out and why. Then write your answer down in your Drama Journal.
Art Class:
Create a piece of Art based on one of the cards. Include a description which you will write out inside your Art Journal.
Cooking Class:
Create a Snack based on something from the Game that can be served while playing the Game. Write the recipe inside your Cooking Journal which will be turned into a Recipe book at the end of the year.
For Free time find a book about Minecraft to read for 30 minutes a day. At the end of the week write down three things you learned inside your Reading Journal.
By New York Times bestselling author and Minecraft expert, Megan Miller, a full-color book full of practical advice that boys and girls will refer to again and again!
Minecraft is the one game that children, parents, and teaches all agree on. It’s great fun and a wonderful teaching tool. The Ultimate Unofficial Encyclopedia for Minecrafters reveals expert tricks of the trade for gamers.
This exciting book will cover everything players need to know about mining, farming, building, villagers, the Nether, and more! Young gamers will be surprised at how quickly they can learn hundreds of new tricks and tips!
Want to know where you’ll find the most diamonds or how to protect your villagers at night? This A–Z reference is a quick guide to all the tips you want to know, including:
- How to spawn and kill the Wither boss
- How to rescue a baby zombie villager
- How to make a portal without a diamond pickaxe
- How to make a secret passageway using paintings
A big book of players’ hacks organized in an easy-to-reference encyclopedia format, this book will show readers the ins and outs of the game, how to survive and thrive, and various mods that can improve play.
The book is illustrated in full-color throughout, making it easy for new and experienced Minecrafters to build, fight, protect, and survive in their creative worlds.
This is a great, unparalleled guide especially for readers who love the fight of good vs. evil, magical academies like Hogwarts in the Harry Potter saga and games like Terraria and Pokemon GO, ideal for both the young newcomer and the seasoned player. From abandoned mineshafts to mini-games, mods, and zombie sieges,
Charlie will be reading
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
