How Do I Love Thee: Play

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Playing:

Play is fun!

Play occurs at every age as a way of actively engaging with others in a risk free environment.

Meaningful Play:

Jet Ski Addition is a great way to introduce addition to young students and promote review among those who are experienced with the foundational skill.  There are endless possibilities for students to set up a successful and safe learning environment with this learning tool.  Competitors, individuality, pace and much more can be determined by each and every player.  Furthermore, the fast-paced, engaging game is online making it accessible to any student anywhere with an Internet connection.  

A Playful Activity:

The activity above is a game that turns addition into a fun experience with a twist.  Jet Ski Addition allows players to practice addition in a non-threatening way online.  The customizable features provide players with anonymity or publicity.  The style of a race encourages safe competition and a thrill to win.

• Players begin online by creating a game, either public or private.  Public games have already been started by other users in Jet Ski Addition.  These users are anywhere online and ready to add!  Games can also be set to private with passwords that allow specific players into the same game.  This way friends can be sure to play with one another.  There is also an option to play with just the computer.  The many ways of playing Jet Ski Addition lets each individual player customize a his or her preferred environment.  

• Once a game is selected, there are more ways that the game can be tailored to each player.  The player's name will self populate for an anonymous user.  The player can also type in a pseudonym or student name in a private room.  Finally, the player can select a jet ski color to keep track of progress in the game.  These personal touches help players connect to others and establish an identity.

• The game begins at the start of a jet ski race.  Players advance by correctly answering addition problems.  With each correct answer, the players colored jet ski moves ahead until the finished line is reached.  Throughout the game all players can see where they are in comparison to other players on either side of their jet skis.  The race is also limited in time so attention is kept throughout the entire practice period.  The end of the game awards trophies to all players involved.  Jet Ski Addition is a safe and efficient way to practice addition and enjoy the timeless challenge and thrill of a race.