Five DIY Holiday Activities
I love this time of year! People seem to be more at peace, the leaves are changing, shoppers are in better spirits and the kids are excited to decorate for the holidays.{jcomments on}
View ArticleChiTAG 2012
Over the years ChiTAG has grown from being a single toy and game fair into being a collection of toy and game events that stretch from Wednesday through Sunday. For a game designer, it's fun and...
View ArticleD&D in the hands of a psychologist
Discover magazine has a fun article about how a 12-year old used Dungeons & Dragons to help his psychologist dad with some research. Click here to read more!
View ArticleMastermind in the classroom
As part of a larger 2012 MASTERMIND education initiative, Pressman Toy recently announced that teachers and homeschoolers could sign up on their website (www.MASTERMIND-education.com) to receive one of...
View ArticleNovember 2012 Newsletter: Holiday Prep
This month's newsletter is all about preparing for the holidays. From a review of the great products at ChiTAG, to a whole new breed of games, to fun free activities you can do at home with your...
View ArticleGSL Episode 11: Games for Social Interaction
Welcome to episode 11 of Games in Schools and Libraries. This episode Giles and Don talk about games that are great for social...
View ArticleGSL Episode 13: Games with Purpose
In this episode Giles and Don discuss using games in a school or library with a reason or purpose in mind.{mp3}GamesInSchoolsAndLibraries/GSL013-Games_and_Purpose{/mp3}{jcomments on}
View ArticleFree Game: If You Had A
Looking for a fun and easy game to play with your family this holiday? Here's one that my family has developed over the past several months. We call it "If you had a," and all it takes to play is...
View ArticleA New You for the New Year
by Heather ParisiIt’s a New Year and a New You. This seems to be the mantra everyone has beginning sometime in late November extending all the way through January. What is it about a New Year's...
View ArticleAbstract Strategy Games can Exercise the Whole Family
There are many genres of games out there in today’s market but many people forget to add abstract strategy games to their list of family games. I have very fond memories sitting around on a hot day...
View ArticleHoliday Mashup Contest: Win a Free Game!
by Ruth Green-SynowicWhat do G.I. Joe and broccoli have in common? Before your mind jumps to the conclusion that this crunchy green vegetable and heroic action figure are just a random, haphazard...
View ArticleDecember 2012: Games for the Holidays
What could be better than getting together with friends and family over some great games? That's what December's newsletter is all about. Enjoy!{jcomments on}
View ArticleFebruary 2013: Tell a Story!
February's newsletter is all about stories and story-themed games. It's loaded with free games, reviews, and ideas for just how fun and educational stories can be! {jcomments on}
View ArticleSNAP Math Fairs
We've all heard of (or been to) science fairs, but what about a math fair? Well, imagine a science fair, but much more fun. Here's a quote:Each project is a math puzzle that the students present to the...
View ArticleScholastic: The Benefits of Board Games
What does the world's largest publisher of children's books think about board games? Click here to find out!
View ArticleGame playing can stave off Alzheimer's
According to this web page, a recent study by the Rush Alzheimer's Disease Center seems to indicate that playing games can help reduce the risk of Alzheimer's. We took a look at the web site for the...
View ArticleThe Benefits of Board Games
Researchers say playing board games twice a week increased brain speed scores of students by staggering 27 - 32% and even more benenfits! Click here to read more.
View ArticleMaking a game out of a book
Have a great book that you're enjoying with your class or reading club? How about turning it into a game? That's what this teacher is doing with Dragon Run. Click here to read more!
View ArticleGSL Episode 21: Game Etiquette
Welcome to episode 21 of Games in Schools and Libraries. In this episode Giles and Don discuss Game Etiquette, from problems faced to some of the solutions that have worked, as well as the niceties of...
View ArticleMath can be fun and games
{jcomments on}When my children were very young, we counted everything with them. How many stairs we climbed, picking up toys, how many peas were on the plate, pretty much anything we could count in...
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