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Featured Members
This is a special section in our site where we'll display the work of our featured memebers! These members have been given special permission to have their own little web space in our social network, a place where they can share their ideas, creativity and resources for teaching with file folder games! If you'd like to learn more about becoming a Featured Member, just drop me a message from my profile page!
Faith's Plaground was started up by our Moderator, Faith! It's her little spot on our site to share her ideas and fun creations with you! You'll also be able to check up on what's new in her Preschool File Folder Group too. If you want to learn more about Faith, click here to check out her Member Profile.
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Free File Folder Games
Here is a Quicklink directory to make it easier to find just what you're looking for!
Apple File Folder Games
Bug File Folder Games
Cake File Folder Games
Circus File Folder Games
Cupcake File Folder Games
Leaf File Folder Games
Thanksgiving File Folder Games
Additionally, you can also search our site by grade level. Currently we've got Preschool File Folder Games, and Kindergarten File Folder Games, all separated by game type (matching, math ect....). In the coming weeks we'll be adding resources for First Grade File Folder Games, and Second Grade File Folder Games, so stay tuned for those!
Click Here to search by Grade Level
If you'd like to suggest a particular game to go on our "TO DO" list, please visit this post in our Forum. We can't promise anything, but it's nice to hear what kinds of resources are needed, and we'll try to fill that need.
Videos
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Spelling File Folder Game
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Elijah File Folder Game
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Welcome to our Member Forums! This is a social netowork with the purpose of sharing ideas and resources for teaching children with File Folder Games. We have a ton of great features on our site, including the ability to upload Photos, Videos, and even Files that you've created to share!
I hope that this place becomes an inspiration to you as you search for inexpensive and creative ways to teach your children.
All of our printable File Folder Games are on our Main site www.FileFolderFun.com
Member Created Games are in our Forum Area in our File Folder Share Group!
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Teaching Days of the Week, Months & Years 3 Replies
Does anyone have a file folder game for Days of the week? Or Months? or year??
Started by Ginger Bostick in File Folder FAQ's. Last reply by Dianne Rodilosso Nov 17.
What Games would you like to see? 76 Replies
What sorts of games are you interested in seeing made available on our site? This could be a certain theme (like Fall Leaves, or Christmas) or a certain type (like Phonics, or Simple Math) I hope ...
Started by Valerie in Welcome! Please Introduce Yourself Here!. Last reply by Jessica Lackey Nov 16.
Hot or Cold File Folder Game 13 Replies
I've just added a cute Preschool Science File Folder Game. It's called "Hot or Cold" and children look at the picture cards, and determine which pocket to place it into, the Cold pocket or the Ho...
Tagged: picture, matching, temperature, science, preschool
Started by Valerie in What's NEW?. Last reply by Mimi Pam Nov 15.
Pretend I am clueless.... 2 Replies
I am getting so confused about things! I want to do the Monsters Manners for my son, age 3. But I'm clueless where to start! I have the blank file folder. I have everything for the game printed out...
Started by Jayma Mears in File Folder FAQ's. Last reply by Jessica Lackey Nov 15.
Classical Conversations and File Folders 2 Replies
Does anyone else do Classical Conversations? I'm thinking file folders would be a great way to review memory work...any ideas? Thanks!
Started by Debbie Fox in Welcome! Please Introduce Yourself Here!. Last reply by Ann Burke Nov 11.
Does anyone have a Hygiene file folder game? 1 Reply
with cold and flu season upon us does anyone have a file folder game to help teach preschoolers the right way to cough, wash hands, sneeze etc. I have a bunch of cool songs and germ fingerplay tha...
Tagged: health, manners, education, character
Started by Jennifer Whaling in File Folder Share. Last reply by Dianne Rodilosso Nov 10.
Pumpkin Patch Phonics 6 Replies
Here is a new pumpkin file folder game for children who are working on early phonics skills. Children sound out the word combinations on each pumpkin and decide which patch to place it, in the Wor...
Tagged: Thanksgiving, Halloween, Harvest, Parable, Pumpkin
Started by Valerie in What's NEW?. Last reply by Ann Burke Nov 9.
Shadrach, Meshach, & Abednego File Folder Game
Shadrach, Meshach, & Abednego is actually a File Folder Game or a mini lapbook.:Download printables at http://bit.ly/4xiAvc src='http://heartofwisdom />
Tagged: Bible
Started by Robin Sampson in File Folder Share Nov 9.
Does anyone know if there are any markers that will wipe off of laminated materials? 8 Replies
I have an idea for a file folder activity using the United States. I want to have a blank image of the United States and have students color states as a way of answer questions. For instance, color...
Started by Jessica Carter in File Folder FAQ's. Last reply by Angie Nov 4.
What is the best way to store pieces 32 Replies
I'm curious as to how everyone stores their file folder game pieces. I've heard of ziploc bags stapled to the game, but is there a better way? OR maybe a way to enhance the bag ideas so that it sta...
Started by Valerie in File Folder FAQ's. Last reply by Philis Swain Nov 3.
Games I have made 5 Replies
I have several file folder games that I have made in the past that I would like to share with everyone. However, I have more files than just the 3 it will allow me to attach. Each game has at least...
Started by Cindy Litwiler in File Folder Share. Last reply by Melissa Nov 3.
Space Rhymes 3 Replies
Space Rhymes This is a rhyming game where children match up the space ships with the correct planet by reading the words and matching up the rhymes! My little Bubba loves this game, it's quite c...
Tagged: planet, stars, shuttle, spaceship, galaxy
Started by Valerie in What's NEW?. Last reply by Amy Delaney Oct 26.
Beach Addition File Folder Game 4 Replies
There will be 2 sends for this game as well. The first file is the instructions and the labels for the file folder itself. As I have said before..........please share my games with anyone you feel ...
Tagged: add, then, and, the, total.
Started by Cindy Litwiler in File Folder Share. Last reply by Cindy Litwiler Oct 21.
Monster Manners 5 Replies
Monster Manners! Thanks to Dianne Rodilosso for the creative Monster Manners idea! Don't forget if you have an idea for a game you can add it to our list, or leave a comment on my page! Chance...
Tagged: social, life, skills, manners, character
Started by Valerie in What's NEW?. Last reply by Nic Oct 17.
thank you
Thank you Valerie for giving a visual on the memory pockets... very helpful
Started by theresa phelps in File Folder FAQ's Oct 17.
Newbie
Hi! I'm a homeschooler (a 5 year old and a 1 year old) in Florida and am new to file folder games but it looks like a wonderful resource! Can't wait to get started!
Started by Dee Shera in Welcome! Please Introduce Yourself Here! Oct 16.
Learning about Money - Check these out!
I came across some excellent printable coin clipart. It gives you the front and back of the coins, so you can cut and glue them together - looks like the real deal. Just print out on cardstock (4 p...
Tagged: Flashcards, printables, Money
Started by Dianne Rodilosso in File Folder Share Oct 15.
Phonic Word Wheels and more
Been doing some more hunting and came across a couple more really COOL FREE websites printables. This one "Super Teacher Worksheets" has some wonderful Phonic word wheels that would be great for yo...
Tagged: printables, Free, Wheels, Phonics
Started by Dianne Rodilosso in File Folder Share Oct 15.
How do you attach the playing pieces to the game? 3 Replies
On the few FFG's I have made, I have used velcro dots. But they stick a little too well and the playing pieces are starting to get mangled. What does everyone else use? I have thought about magnets...
Started by Deb in File Folder FAQ's. Last reply by Teresa Salazar Oct 12.
New here
My name is Amy, and I am a VPK teacher in Florida. I also teach a 3 year old class. I love doing teaching, and I love being able to make my own games. Thanks to everyone!
Started by Amy M in Welcome! Please Introduce Yourself Here! Oct 11.
Blog Posts
Squirrel Stash
Posted by Peekershaz on November 10, 2009 at 9:25pm
File Folders & Classical Conversations
Posted by Debbie Fox on November 1, 2009 at 12:43pm
Henry is walking
Posted by Faith on August 15, 2009 at 8:14pm
can't open files
Posted by Kelli Maxwell on August 12, 2009 at 1:39pm — 2 Comments
New Games
For Labor Day / Community Helpers Unit:
Community Helpers Cards for Games
Around Town - Community Helpers & Compound Word Board Game
Bible Verses for Labor Day - not a game, flashcards, pocket, and notebook pages.
Music Soccer - a board game to practice reading notes in the bass clef.
Pamela
Posted by Pamela on August 12, 2009 at 6:00am
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What's New
Pumpkin Patch Phonics
There are also blank pumpkins so you can add in your own words to expand the game.…
Monster Manners
Monster Manners!
Thanks to Dianne Rodilosso for the creative Monster Manners idea!
Don't forget if you have an idea for a game you can…
Martian Multiplication
Martian Multiplication
This is a second grade math game, working on the numbers 1-10 and their multiples of 2. Children match up the aliens with their correct space ships.
There is a blank version up as well, so you can customize this game to…
Space Rhymes
Space Rhymes
This is a rhyming game where children match up the space ships with the correct planet by reading the words and matching up the rhymes! My little Bubba loves this game, it's quite colorful and you could easily make th…
AlphaBots: Alphabetical Order
This is a First Grade level game for children working on alphabetization. There are 72 different robots each with a different word. Children arrange the robots in the correct alphabetical order.
Younger children can still play, just make them a game board with the alphabet and have them place the ro
Monkey Money
I've just uploaded a new game called Moneky Money. It's part of our Circus themed file folder games, and it's geared towards the First Grade level. However there are blank versions for you to customize and write in different amounts if you'd like to use it for older or younger children.
Children count up the money
2 Sea Lion File Folder Games
Sea Lion Match Up
The first is a color matching game for preschool age level. Children
1,000's of Leagues Under the Sea
I've just added a game called "1,000's of Leagues Under the Sea" and it's a game that teaches children place value to the thousands.
Children read the written form of a number, then pick the correct numerical values and place them in the pr
Fourth of July Fireworks.......Skip Counting
Fourth of July File Folder Game
Here is a fun game for children working on early skip counting skills. Children can count by 4's all the way up to 100.
To make the gameboard, glue the "4" in the upper left of the folder, and th "100" in the…
Hot or Cold File Folder Game
I've just added a cute Preschool Science File Folder Game. It's called "Hot or Cold" and children look at the picture cards, and determine which pocket to place it into, the Cold pocket or the Hot pocket.
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