What a Card!

 

Especially in these days where we need to stay inside card playing can be a great family activity. Find out the background of playing cards and card games in the following activities.

 

CONNECT:

• Get the facts about playing cards at https://www.cbc.ca/kidscbc2/the-feed/its-card-playing-day-on-december-28
• Playing cards have been around for over a millennium; trace their history at https://www.i-p-c-s.org/history.html
• Watch how playing cards are manufactured at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZuFe-M3yOI

 

CREATE:

• Why spend money on fancy cards when you can play these fun classics using a traditional deck? https://www.fatherly.com/play/the-best-card-games-for-kids/
• Watch how to do three easy card tricks at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XsXQONiRH8Q
• Make your own playing cards and games using this template: https://www.wired.com/2008/07/help-your-kids/. They can become a family favorite – or a fun gift for friends.

 

CARE:

• Learn about various cultures through card games at https://thetravellingmom.ca/best-card-games/
• Gamify learning by making a card game on any subject; here are some tips: https://www.homeschooling-ideas.com/make-a-card-game.html
• Do you like trading card games? Here are some tips for playing respectfully: https://medium.com/@Petualang80/yugioh-trading-card-game-etiquette-rules-for-respectful-play-ba07dadd8f3b

 

CAREERS:

If you play your cards right, you can find a career based on playing cards. It’s not a gamble. Here are some leads, so ante up. https://www.screenskills.com/careers/job-profiles/games/