Ready to bring the jungle adventures of The Girl Who Stole an Elephant into your homeschool? If you're exploring this story with your Bookish Adventure guide, add some hands-on fun with board games that celebrate daring escapes, clever animal encounters, and the thrill of the tropical wilderness. These engaging games invite kids into a world of quick thinking, teamwork, and exploration—perfect for deepening their connection to the story’s lush jungle setting and unforgettable animal companions.
Guess in 10: Animal Planet
Play with friends or family, either in teams or one-on-one! Take turns asking up to 10 'yes' or 'no' questions to figure out the animal on the Game Card! Is it a carnivore? Can it fly? Does it live in groups? Think fast, ask intelligent questions, use your clue cards wisely, and be the first to collect 7 game cards to win!
Incan Gold
A quick, fun, press-your-luck game. Players venture down mine shafts or explore paths in the jungle by turning up cards from a deck and evenly sharing the gems they find on the way, with any leftover gems being placed on the card. Before the next card is revealed, you have the chance to leave the mine and stash your holdings, including any gems you get on the way out.
Karuba
Join a team of adventurers dropped on a mysterious island beach, navigating through the jungle to hunt for treasure & reach ancient temples in this fun family game. Lay your tiles on a grid to form paths & race other players to collect treasure. Each time you play this tile game it's a unique board game experience offering fun family time.
In the Footsteps of Darwin
From the full color Beagle token, thick cardboard tiles and tokens, & watercolor illustrations, enjoy a beautiful & immersive experience in this award-winning strategy game! Learn the rules in 5 minutes and jump straight into the fun - a great option for family game nights with children, beginners, and experienced gamers alike!
Life of the Amazonia
Discover wild animals, insects, and plants as you restore terrain and build an ecologically rich jungle environment in this strategic tile-placement and bag-building game.
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- curated booklists
- morning basket suggestions
- poetry
- activities for math, science, history, geography, language arts, arts and crafts
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- videos and podcast lists
- book party planner
- copywork
- printables
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