Global Classrooms Board Game
Grade 2 Social Studies & Empathy 2-4 Players
Global Classrooms Board Game
Travel the world, visit unique schools, and discover the joy of learning together!
Goal: Reach the Global Celebration!
Stamp passport at each School Stop
START
Home Port
Grab your backpack and passport!
Roll & Move
1
Morning Walk
You walk with a neighborhood friend.
Say "Good Morning!"
2 STOP!
Bangladesh
Floating Boat School
Solar boats pick up kids when rains flood roads!
Stamp Passport!
3
Adventure Card
Draw a card and read the global story!
Draw 1 Card
7
Adventure Card
Draw a card and share empathy!
Draw 1 Card
6 STOP!
Finland
Forest Nature School
Students explore pine forests and learn outdoors in winter!
Stamp Passport!
5
Shared Pencils
You shared colors with your classmate.
Take +1 Step Ahead!
4
Bamboo Bridge
Crossing safely over a rushing river.
Wave to Friends!
8 STOP!
Kenya
Acacia Tree Classroom
Kids learn wildlife respect and read beneath cool tree shade.
Stamp Passport!
9
Math Buddies
You solved an addition riddle together!
High-Five Partner
10 STOP!
Colombia
Canyon Cable Car Route
Kids zip across high rainforest cables to get to school!
Stamp Passport!
11
Adventure Card
Draw a card and practice respect!
Draw 1 Card
15
Adventure Card
Discover another world classroom!
Draw 1 Card
14 STOP!
Guatemala
Bottle Eco-School
Villagers built classrooms using recycled plastic bottle bricks!
Stamp Passport!
13
Japan O-Soji
Students clean and polish their room together.
Take +1 Free Turn!
12
School Garden
Watering beans and tomatoes for school lunch.
Smile at a Neighbor
16 STOP!
India
Solar Lantern School
Kids learn reading at night under bright solar lamps after helping families!
Stamp Passport!
17
Morning Song
Singing a welcoming greeting together in class.
Move +1 Space
18
Final Adventure
Draw 1 last card before the finish!
Draw 1 Card
FINISH!
Global Citizen!
Celebrate learning everywhere with a group cheer!
You Appreciate All Kids!
★ School Stops: Read about the school & check passport!
? Adventure Cards: Draw card, answer the empathy talk prompt!
All Players Win When Everyone Finishes!
School Adventure Cards
Cut along the dashed lines. Shuffle and place face down near the board!
12 Global Cards (Cards 1 to 12)
Bangladesh • River
Monsoon Boat Ride
Rivers rise high, but the boat school picks you up right at your doorstep!
Game Action: Move ahead 2 spaces!
Talk: How do you get to school each morning?
Finland • Pine Forest
Forest Fresh Air
Finnish students spend playtime outside in snowy woods, rain or shine!
Game Action: Take a deep pine breath & +1 step!
Talk: What is your favorite outdoor school game?
Colombia • Rainforest
Canyon Cable Glider
Students glide high over a deep canyon using a safe steel cable to reach class!
Game Action: Brave traveler! Move ahead 2!
Talk: Name one brave thing you tried this year.
Kenya • Savannah
Shady Acacia Tree
Elders teach you animal tracking and languages under the wide leafy branches!
Game Action: Give your partner a high-five!
Talk: What wild animal would you love to learn about?
India • Village
Solar Lantern Magic
Children gather in the evening around bright solar lights to do homework together!
Game Action: All players move ahead 1 space!
Talk: Why is reading so important for children?
Japan • Classroom
Bento Lunch & Cleaning
Students serve lunch and sweep floors together to respect their shared space!
Game Action: Teamwork boost! Move ahead 1.
Talk: How do you help keep your classroom tidy?
Mongolia • Steppes
Camel Caravan Books
A traveling librarian brings saddlebags of storybooks across the wide desert on a camel!
Game Action: Book delivery! Advance 2 spaces.
Talk: What is your favorite book to read with friends?
Guatemala • Highlands
Eco-Brick Builders
Kids and families pack clean plastic wrappers into bottles to build strong, colorful walls!
Game Action: Earth hero! Move ahead 2 spaces.
Talk: What can our school recycle or reuse?
Norway • Arctic Circle
Cozy Snowsuit Skiers
Children ski to school under the northern lights wearing thick hand-knit wool mittens!
Game Action: Glide forward 1 space!
Talk: What clothing keeps you cozy in winter?
Peru • Lake Titicaca
Floating Reed Islands
Uros children ride wooden reed boats to school on islands hand-woven from totora plants!
Game Action: Float ahead 2 spaces!
Talk: Say "Hello" or "Hola" to everyone in your group!
South Africa • Hills
Morning Hillside Song
A shiny brass bell rings as children sing energetic morning harmonies before reading!
Game Action: Clap a rhythm! Move ahead 1.
Talk: What song makes you feel happy and ready to learn?
Australia • Outback
School of the Air
Living miles apart on huge ranches, children meet teachers over two-way radio and video!
Game Action: Radio signal! Move ahead 1 space.
Talk: How do you stay connected with distant friends?
Teacher Tip: Players read the cards aloud to help each other learn reading and global empathy!
Page 2: Card Deck
How to Play in 4 Easy Steps
Simple 2nd Grade Rules
1. Set Up: Cut out your player token below. Place all tokens on START.
2. Spin or Roll: Take turns rolling a 1-6 die or spinning the pencil spinner below.
3. Stop & Stamp: On School Stops, check your passport! On ?, draw a card!
4. Celebrate: Reach FINISH together and complete your Global Reflection!
Global Learner Passports (4 Players)
Check off each school as you land on its stop!
PASSPORT #1 Name:
🚤 Boat (BD)
🌲 Forest (FI)
🌳 Tree (KE)
🚠 Cable (CO)
🧱 Bottle (GT)
☀️ Solar (IN)
PASSPORT #2 Name:
🚤 Boat (BD)
🌲 Forest (FI)
🌳 Tree (KE)
🚠 Cable (CO)
🧱 Bottle (GT)
☀️ Solar (IN)
PASSPORT #3 Name:
🚤 Boat (BD)
🌲 Forest (FI)
🌳 Tree (KE)
🚠 Cable (CO)
🧱 Bottle (GT)
☀️ Solar (IN)
PASSPORT #4 Name:
🚤 Boat (BD)
🌲 Forest (FI)
🌳 Tree (KE)
🚠 Cable (CO)
🧱 Bottle (GT)
☀️ Solar (IN)
DIY Game Pieces Cut along dotted lines
🎒 Backpack Player 1
🧭 Compass Player 2
🔭 Scout Player 3
🗺️ Map Player 4
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How to Spin:
Place the tip of a pencil through a paperclip in the center dot. Flick the paperclip with your finger!
Global Respect Reflection Discussion
Discuss after your game with your team or teacher:
1. Different Ways to Learn:
Which school surprised you the most? Why was it special?
2. What We All Share:
Even though classrooms look different, what do all kids have in common?
3. Draw or write one kind wish for a student across the world:
Global Classrooms Board Game • Grade 2 Social Studies & Global Citizenship Page 3: Rules, Passports & Reflection