Go Fish is a game enjoyed by children of all ages; and has been for many years. It is a very simple game to set up and play. Two or more people can play, although it is more fun when at least four people play. There is really no limit to the number of players in this game. If you have more than a few players, just add another regular deck of fifty-two cards.
If the other player does not have the card you need to “make 10” then you have to “Go Fish” for another card. If you do get a card from another player that makes 10, put the pair of cards down. If there are no cards left in your hand but still cards in the deck, take two cards. The game is over when there are no more cards left unpaired. Whoever has the most pairs of cards that made.
Play Go Fish to develop articulation, vocabulary, and expressive language skills. Go Fish is one of the most popular children's card games in the world (at least that part of the world that I'm familiar with), and I have yet to meet a child who doesn't know how to play it. If you've been living under a rock and need the rules explained, here's the quick-and-dirty from Wikipedia.
What You Need: Index cards; Pencils, markers, crayons or a combination of writing utensils. What You Do: Make a set of “word cards.” Give your child the following list of words: life time can not cross walk moon light any body mean back ground bath room break fast day dream down town up stairs some butter fly fire thing one else where base ball day up side no air plane bed time.
