Go Fish Game Cards [ILLUSTRATED] (Cards)

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Product Description

54 fun-filled game cards include:

charming, full-color illustrations that
engage children

fascinating science and nature facts about different kinds of fish

reinforcement in word recognition, following directions, and decision-making skills

Book Description

These popular card games enhance learning through play. Sharpening math, language arts, and social studies skills has never been so much fun!

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Cards: 56 pages
• Publisher: School Zone Pub; Crds edition (June 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0887432719
• ISBN-13: 978-0887432712
• Product Dimensions: 5.9 x 3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #459,849 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The kids I work with love this game, September 4, 2007

By	HC (California, USA) - See all my reviews

I see quite a few kids in my work as a therapist. I have found that the kids who are old enough to understand the rules (usually 5+) really love this game. This game, in my experience, can benefit kids who are learning their letters, learning to read, and/or kids who are working on their speaking abilities. They like it since it's a fun way for them to practice and learn without it feeling like school or homework. I would actually recommend this to parents and I'd say you should set aside some time a couple nights a week to play this and other (educational) games with your kid(s) since part of what makes the kids like it is that you're there playing with them. It's a great way to encourage and support them as they learn. Also, this doesn't have to just be about the letters since each card has an animal on it and the type of animal written out below so it can also help with reading. For example, I'll ask the child, "Do you have an 'A' as in 'Alligator'?" and they will have to do the same on their turn so they learn to associate the picture of the animal with the word. And, of course, they love to win and then count out how many pairs they got (good for learning/practicing counting too!). Basically, I can't speak highly enough of this game. It encourages learning, practicing numbers, letters, reading, speaking, and healthy competition, and gives them some always needed attention at the same time.
P.S. - For kids who don't get the rules just yet, it can be played as a matching game!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Nice cards!, April 16, 2009

By	RebeccaJeanRN "perpetual student!" (California, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Go Fish Game Cards (Brighter Child Flash Cards) (Cards)

I liked these cards, but wish three things: 1) that they included more interesting fish pictures (like sharks, whales, etc). All the fish sort of look alike to me! 2) I wish that the pictures of the fish were more distinct in how they appear on the cards (the fish are 'lost' in the pictures by all the background colors & scenarios). And 3)I wish the numbers on the cards were larger.

4.0 out of 5 stars Attractive Go Fish cards, October 26, 2009

By	JeanneDes (Washington, DC) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Go Fish Game Cards (Brighter Child Flash Cards) (Cards)

I had to actually research Go Fish card sets to find one that is not ugly. If I am going to spend hours playing cards with my little grandchildren I would like for all of us to enjoy the colors and designs. The fish pictures are based on real fish and labeled. I wish they were more like pictures of fish, but this deck is far better than the rest of the pack of Go Fish sets.

Here I make a plea that manufacturer's place more emphasis on realistic plant and animal life as well as good design.