Zingo!

Zingo is one of my and the kids' favorite games! Elementary and even up to middle schoolers (and sometimes beyond) always ask me to play this game. What I love about Zingo is the simplicity. Basic turn taking skills, common objects, matching, sharing, talking, articulation, the possibilities are endless! 

How Zingo works is the chip slider gives two chips with pictures. Sometimes they match your card, sometimes they don't. If they don't you can put the chips back into the slider or give to a friend that has a match. The first one to complete their board shouts Zingo. You can play corners, rows, diagonal, etc.

Here's how I use it!
Expressive:

• Articulation of sounds
• Asking and telling "I got a ___ and a ____" or  "Does anyone need a ____?"
• Labeling "It's a ghost"
• Function of objects "What does a ghost say?" "what do you do with a bat?"
• Yes/No "Do you have a match?"

Receptive:

• Categories 
• Understanding part/whole concepts
• Understanding word associations
• Vocabulary
• People and places

Fine Motor:

• Pushing the chip into the tiny slot requires a bit of pressure and precision

Social:

• My turn/your turn
• Sharing (I don't have this chip, but you do)
• Waiting for our turn again
• Discussion of objects "I love cake! What's your favorite flavor? When is your birthday?"

This game costs about $20 and is worth every penny! Here's a link if you're interested.