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I have just read the article on the use of the Phonicball series of games at http://www.studentstandard.thestandard.com.hk/todays_issue/today_pdf/050304/cover_story.htm Besides using these games I was pleased to see the lady behind the concept...no meaning to be sexists but she is kind of cute :D :r...

I believe ESL Games has sent free games to quite a few people that requested them. Two friends of mine who work in poorer schools as volunteers received free samples

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We use the Phonicball boards during these days as they are so adaptable. I plan to get students in teams with the words St Patrick written vertically. Students try to hit any of the letters in the word S-T-P-A-T-R-I-C-K. once they hit the letter they write another word beginning with that letter. Se...

I have just been given a copy of the new game from ESL Education Games. Its called Phonicword. Their website is at www.phonicball.com Its great to see teachers creating games that work and are tested in real classroom situations Lisa and Ray you are doing a great job. Keep them coming it makes my li...

I was fortunate to get a hold of some of the production samples of Phonicball and Blendball games. They were so useful that I was using them in nearly every lesson. They were extremely motivational as all students really wanted to throw the ball at the target. They actually made teaching unruly clas...

It looks like a great game. I am actually trying to find games that get these kids active and out of their desks. If anyone knows where I can get some please let me know

For information on Phonicball see
http://groups.yahoo.com/groups/hkpnets

The two local teachers that have the games I managed to acquire have set up a phonicball challenge with the school nearby. They have loaned one of the boards to that school so they can get some teams ready. They are very competitive here.

I have tried to get some of these games but I blieve they will not be available till November. I saw them being used in a Chinese School in King Lam Kowloon. The kids were so involved and motivated. Unfortunately I was told the teacher was only using the sample from the factory and devising games fo...

The phonicball series is great. I have used it with my students and they are excited about it. They enjoy the competitive aspect of the game. It is very motivational. Unfortunately I could only get two sets as they were snapped up by local teachers. I have heard that they will have a website on line...