Themed Board Game Craft

Themed Board Game Craft is a free, NQF-aligned Quiet & Table Games activity for ages 6 to 12. It includes a learning intention, a materials list, step-by-step instructions and framework links.

Learning intention

This experience supports children to express creative ideas and to share their personal interests.

You'll need

• A board game template
• Printed character cut-outs
• Dice
• Scissors, glue, textas

How to do it

1. Children decorate a blank board template in a theme they love.
2. They cut out characters to use as playing pieces.
3. Add a start, finish and simple rules.
4. Play the finished game together.

Curriculum links

MTOP

• 4.1 Children and young people develop a growth mindset and learning dispositions such as curiosity, cooperation, confidence, creativity, commitment, enthusiasm, persistence, imagination and reflexivity
• 1.3 Children and young people develop knowledgeable, confident self-identities and a sense of positive self-worth

NQS

• 1.1.2 Child-centred - Each child’s current knowledge, strengths, ideas, culture, abilities and interests are the foundation of the program.

Frequently asked questions

What NQF outcomes does Themed Board Game Craft support?

Themed Board Game Craft is mapped to MTOP 4.1, MTOP 1.3, NQS 1.1.2. Each framework link is quoted in full on this page.

What age group is Themed Board Game Craft for?

This activity suits ages 6–12.

What do I need for Themed Board Game Craft?

You will need A board game template, Printed character cut-outs, Dice and Scissors, glue, textas.

How long does Themed Board Game Craft take?

Allow about 40 min.