Elevate Problem-Solving Skills with a Four-in-a-Row Game

Are you looking for a student-centred activity to enhance your students’ critical thinking skills? Then look no further than Teach Starter’s four-in-a-row game!

This classic game, where players aim to align four counters of the same type in a row, is perfect for students of all ages and skill levels. Here’s how to play:

1. Place the game board between two players.
2. Sort the counters into two piles and choose a counter type for each player.
3. Flip a coin or roll a dice to see who will go first.
4. Take it in turns to place a counter on the game board.
5. The first player to make a row of four is the winner!

This four-in-a-row logic game comes in three different file options. These are:

• Colour printable PDF
• Low-colour printable PDF
• Black-and-white printable PDF

Add this versatile resource to your teaching toolkit and watch your students improve their spatial awareness and logical thinking skills.

Multiple Uses for This Four-in-a-Row Game

This versatile logic game can be used in multiple ways in your primary school classroom. Here are just a handful of ideas from our teacher team:

1. Brain Breaks – Use the game as a quick and enjoyable brain break to refresh students’ minds after or during a long lesson.
2. Wet Lunchtimes – Keep students entertained indoors during wet lunchtimes with this interactive and stimulating game.
3. Logic Lessons – Use the game as a practical example during maths lessons to illustrate concepts such as patterns, probability and strategic thinking.

Download and Print This Four-in-a-Row Game

Use the Download button above to select your preferred file option.

We recommend printing this resource on thick card for enhanced durability and longevity.

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