{"id":4878,"date":"2011-08-05T07:31:04","date_gmt":"2011-08-05T12:31:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/devwp.davison.com\/blog\/?p=4878"},"modified":"2025-12-15T10:11:17","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T15:11:17","slug":"inspire-your-inner-inventor-with-a-few-blasts-from-the-past","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.davison.com\/blog\/inspire-your-inner-inventor-with-a-few-blasts-from-the-past\/","title":{"rendered":"Inspire your Inner-Inventor with a Few Blasts from the Past!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Recent studies indicate that educators are finding more and more ways to infuse innovation and creativity into the classroom.\u00a0 Inspired by their example, today&#8217;s lesson is out with the NEW and in with the OLD!<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s right, boys and girls, turn off your Smartphones, iPads and game consoles.\u00a0 Today, we pay homage to some old-school childhood activities that have paved the way for many of the games kids enjoy today!<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4881 photo\" style=\"margin-right: 10px;\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.davison.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/outdoor-games.jpg\" alt=\"old inventions\" width=\"331\" height=\"221\" \/>In fact, there are so many old favorites, we lumped them into five categories that are spilling over with fun!<\/p>\n<p>Unless it&#8217;s raining, there really is no reason to stay inside, so get out from in front of the TV or computer and enjoy the great outdoors!\u00a0 From old favorites like Run Down and Spud to Keep Away or Kickball, with some simple sports equipment, you\u2019ve got an afternoon of fun!\u00a0 Besides, the exercise can always do you some good!<\/p>\n<p>Now, on those rainy days, why not take a walk on the creative side and try making some crafts?\u00a0 You may surprise yourself with what you can make with just some paper, scissors and glue!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-4880 photo\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.davison.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/couple-playing-cards.jpg\" alt=\"game inventions\" width=\"322\" height=\"214\" \/>Although you\u2019ve probably played solitaire on your computer, here\u2019s a novel idea \u2013 grab a deck of cards!\u00a0 There are millions of games, like Go Fish, Crazy Eights and Golf, that could occupy your time for hours\u2026literally!<\/p>\n<p>You don\u2019t need satellite or Internet radio, or even a camp-fire to sing a few old favorites like \u201cShe\u2019ll Be Coming Round the Mountain\u201d or \u201cIf You\u2019re Happy\u2026\u201d\u00a0 This past-time is also a perfect add-on to any of our other suggested activities!<\/p>\n<p>Finally, give your imagination some exercise and read a book!\u00a0 Unlike today\u2019s digital enhancements, which leave nothing to the imagination (Don&#8217;t get us wrong, they ARE amazing!), flipping open a good book lets your mind escape reality and delve into a world that is anything you make of it!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4879 photo\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.davison.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/reading-on-hammock.jpg\" alt=\"creative inventions\" width=\"460\" height=\"348\" \/><\/p>\n<p>And, what would today&#8217;s lesson be without a little homework?\u00a0 Your assignment &#8211; try out some of these old-fashioned games this weekend!\u00a0 You just may inspire your inner-inventor!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Recent studies indicate that educators are finding more and more ways to infuse innovation and creativity into the classroom.\u00a0 Inspired by their example, today&#8217;s lesson is out with the NEW and in with the OLD! 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