{"product_id":"chompshop-serpent-run-cardboard-marble-balance-game-pattern-pack-ages-8","title":"Project Pattern Pack: Serpent Run","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe ChompShop Serpent Run Project Pattern Pack lets children aged 8 and over build their own cardboard skill game that tests steady hands and smart balance. Players pull strings to tilt the board and guide a marble along a snake's winding path to the hole at the end. This practical, hands-on project suits learners with SEND and learning differences, who often learn best by making and doing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pack contains printed patterns, marbles and a link to step-by-step instructions in both written and video form. Children glue the printed patterns onto cardboard, cut out the pieces and assemble their game. All you need to add is some cardboard and a standard glue stick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach ChompShop pattern uses symbols, and the ChompShop Pattern Guide explains what each symbol means, so children can follow the build visually as well as through the written words.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFor schools\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands-on STEM learning:\u003c\/strong\u003e children build a working tilt game and explore balance, control and cause and effect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInclusive group activity:\u003c\/strong\u003e suits small-group interventions, nurture groups, after-school clubs and enrichment sessions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVisual instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e pattern symbols and video instructions help learners who find long written instructions hard to follow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSimple set-up:\u003c\/strong\u003e the build uses everyday cardboard and a glue stick, so it fits easily into a lesson or club.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFor parents and home use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA screen-free project:\u003c\/strong\u003e a focused, practical activity children can enjoy with family.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilds confidence:\u003c\/strong\u003e children finish with a real, playable game they made themselves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily fun:\u003c\/strong\u003e easy to learn but challenging to master, so the whole family can compete.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to start:\u003c\/strong\u003e just add cardboard and a glue stick from around the house.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSupporting SEND and learning differences\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany children with SEND and learning differences engage more readily with practical, multi-sensory tasks than with worksheets. The Serpent Run project breaks the build into clear stages, uses visual symbols alongside words, and ends with a game that rewards patience and careful control. Trying again after a near miss encourages persistence in a low-pressure, playful way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eLearning through making\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHands-on construction projects give children the chance to plan, problem-solve and test their ideas. Building a game they can then play helps learning feel purposeful and rewarding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are planning a classroom STEM session or looking for a rewarding weekend project, the Serpent Run Project Pattern Pack is a simple way to get started. If you have any questions, our team at The Dyslexia Shop is happy to help.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chompshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58197934080382,"sku":"TA2542","price":18.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/6560\/6649\/files\/Serpent_Run.webp?v=1791814850","url":"https:\/\/www.thedyslexiashop.co.uk\/products\/chompshop-serpent-run-cardboard-marble-balance-game-pattern-pack-ages-8","provider":"The Dyslexia Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}