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Seeking a new way to boost collaboration, spark creativity, and sharpen problem-solving skills in your classroom this school year? Travel back in time and rediscover the classic game of Connect Four with the Giant Up 4 It! Standing at nearly four feet tall, it’s a versatile and engaging game perfect for classrooms, school events and fundraisers.
Why the Up 4 It Stands Out
The Up 4 It isn’t just a fun game; it’s a dynamic tool that can be used to encourage teamwork, strategic thinking, and social interaction among students. Here’s why teachers rave about integrating the Up 4 It into their classrooms:
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- Fosters Teamwork and Communication: This game encourages students to join forces, strategize together, and communicate effectively as they work to place their colored discs. The collaborative nature of Giant Up 4 It helps build a strong sense of bonding and teamwork among students.
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- Enhances Problem-Solving Abilities: The Up 4 It challenges students to think critically and plan strategically to outwit their opponents. By analyzing the game board, predicting moves, and adapting strategies, students develop their problem-solving skills that can be utilized in both academic and real-life scenarios.
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- Portable and Weatherproof: It isn’t just ideal for indoor classrooms—it’s also perfect for outdoor fun thanks to its weatherproof design. Plus, its portability makes it a great choice for school fundraisers and events; bringing excitement and enjoyment wherever you take it!
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- Perfect for All Age Groups: From preschool to high school, the Up 4 It is designed to be enjoyed by students of any age. Its straightforward rules and captivating gameplay make it a hit in any classroom setting, regardless of age or skill level.
What Teachers are Saying
Educators who have introduced the Up 4 It into their classrooms praise its ability to engage students in both indoor and outdoor settings, enhance math, literacy and social skills and provide giant-sized fun! It’s the perfect game to encourage students to step away from their electronic devices and embrace the moment.
“The Giant Up-4-it is a game-changer for classroom activities and outdoor fun. Students love to utilize it during indoor recess, brain breaks, and with their reading buddies. The plastic discs have held up extremely well, and the product is durable and withstands everyday usage both inside and outside. This product is incredibly portable, as we often bring it outdoors. Students rave about having Up-4-It in our classroom!”
– Lauren, Grade 5 Teacher – Ontario, Canada
“I love my Giant Up-4 It! It is an amazing resource in the classroom. In addition to being a fun activity during brain breaks, Open Houses and school-wide events it is easily adaptable for Math and Language Centres. Add letters, numbers or shapes to the discs and you have an engaging learning activity that each of your students will look forward to. The Giant Up-4 It is easy to pack up and take outside for more learning and games!”
– Stephanie, Grade 3 Teacher – Ontario, Canada
Creative Ways to Play the Up 4 It
The Up 4 It is incredibly versatile, offering a variety of creative ways to play! Some fun ways to get students learning and having fun include:
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- Challenges: Add an element of competition to the classroom with challenges where correct answers to questions grant students a move on the Up 4 It board. The team that has successfully connected 4 counters in a row becomes the competition winners. This can also be applied during any educational session (math, literacy, etc) to increase interaction and fun.
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- Labeled Up 4 It Counters: You can label the counters with numbers or words for fun math or language games, or for introducing concepts like division, multiplication and fractions.
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- Tournaments: Host a classroom tournament where teams compete by participating in math or literacy challenges using the Up 4 It Counters.
Bringing the Up 4 It into an educational space makes learning more enjoyable and effective. Whether teachers aim to promote teamwork, enhance problem-solving skills, get students outdoors, or just add some excitement to lessons, the Up 4 It is the perfect tool to transform students’ learning experience.
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