Creature Catchers Day / Creature Card Trading
Creature Card Trading
Children design their own creature cards, then trade them with friends. Builds negotiation skills and fair play.
How to run it
- Children draw creatures on blank cards.
- Add stats like speed and strength.
- Set rules for fair trading.
- Hold a trading session.
You will need
- blank cards
- markers
Make it easier or harderYounger children can draw simple creatures; older children can create a game.
SafetySet rules that trading is fair and that home cards stay at home to avoid upsets.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 5Children negotiate and communicate fairly.
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