Hold on to your hats because this game is 8 kinds of fun!
The idea featured here is for math, but you could easily use this Ziploc or bag game board for teaching the alphabet or anything really.
In addition to being oodles of fun, the bag game board was very inexpensive to make so it was a win-win.
Counting Bag Game Supplies
I was inspired by Scott from Brick by Brick to create my own counting game board. Scott’s idea reminded me of the Ziploc quilts from way back when so I decided to combine the two ideas and create this little beauty!
Here’s how you can make your own game and board.
Supplies for Making the Counting Game Board
- Re-sealable Sandwich Bags {dollar store- logo free}
- Duct Tape
- Masking or Packing Tape
- Scissors
- Dot stickers or Do-A-Dot markers
- Index cards or cardstock
How to Assemble the Ziploc Quilt
I’m more of a visual learner so I just laid out all my materials and “eye-balled” it. Sometimes I think the step-by-step directions hold us back because everybody does it a little differently, let’s just say there are no hard-fast rules.
First, lay out the bags on the floor evenly with about a 1 inch gap between each bag.
Then, tape two rows together with duct tape and when they are complete move on to the next two rows. You only use duct tape on one side of the quilt, which is the front. The other side will function as the back of the quilt where you can insert and remove your cards.
When you have the number of bags you want taped together, create the border around the outside making sure to leave space for the bags to open. Finally, turn the quilt over with the back side facing up and place masking or packing tape over the gaps between each bag.
How to Play Games with the Ziploc Quilt
Here’s a free printable set of bugs, you can print these out and write letters of the alphabet, numbers, or shapes on them to make quick games for your quilt.
You will need a fly swatter and some index cards or cardstock cut to size.
Make dots on your cards and insert them into your game board. I used a Do-A-Dot marker to make the dots but you could also use dot stickers.
Write numerals on index cards and place them in a pile next to the game board.
Each player takes a turn selecting a card and then uses the fly swatter to swat the corresponding number.
What kid doesn’t love hitting things with a fly swatter?
The possibilities are endless with this game board, the fun has only begun!
