Caine's Arcade

Back in January, my class participated in Caine's Cardboard box arcade Challenge. The purpose of this activity was to encourage creativity, innovation and enhance the entrepreneurial spirit. 

We spent some time watching the video below, then discussed activities and ideas. After brainstorming, it was now left in my students hands. I provided duct tape and a few other simple items, but the design and ideas were completely directed and created by my students.

My students were given 2 weeks to complete the projects. This meant being extremely flexible in my schedule allowing a half an hour here and there but I am so glad that I made time for this amazing project. 

Once we were complete, my students invited the other Grade 2 class, the Grade 1's and 3's as well as our principal to come in and play their games. My classroom was beyond loud, but I had to see past that as every student, and adult in the classroom was fully engaged in the activity at hand. 

My students took it upon themselves to decorate our classroom door and surrounding area to ensure other students knew what was happening in 2F. They took left over scraps of cardboard and wrote words that represented this project. Examples of what was written: Creative, exciting, unique, One-of-a-kind, fun, challenging and my favorite - Imagination! My students turned a simple piece of cardboard into something amazing. 

Some of our projects included: 
- Whack-a-mole
- Target's
- Minecraft bow and arrow 
- Talking Robot 
- Maze 
- Soccer Game
- Skee Ball 
- Jungle challenge

Hopefully next year I will be able to complete this project with my students on Global Day of Play!