As the weather’s changing, are you finding your kids inside more at recess time? Or do you need a little something to do as a break that will benefit classroom culture? Then you have to play Spoons! I’ve always known the game, and as a family we played Spoons and had a blast. BUT, try playing it with a group of middle-school students and you reach a new level of excitement! I have two lunch periods that are each comprised of about 10 students. We are now obsessed with Spoons. We don’t have actual spoons, so we use Jenga bricks. Anyway, everyone is included and students that used to feel outside the group are no longer outsiders because they are part of the excitement where everyone is having a blast! I’ve never laughed so much. We’re quite competitive — but middle-schoolers love that. Some of them learned how to play in elementary school, so it’s definitely appropriate for younger students, and it is fun for adults. So give it a try! I’m linking instructions in case you’ve never had the chance to play Spoons. It’s quick, easy to learn, and once you learn, you’re hooked!!