Game Reviews

Penny Stones: A Game of Conversation
by Karen Luciana
When is a game not really a game? When it's a conversation. In this review, Karen looks at the unusual game of Penny Stones.
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Retailer Review: 10 Days in the USA
by Lynn Poteyn
It's always good to hear new voices. Lynn not only runs a game store, she also helps teach schools how to use games in the classroom. In her first piece for us, she looks at 10 Days in the USA. After reading it, I think I may have to go pick myself up a copy...
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Retailer Review - Sorts for Kids
by David Trounce
David is back this month with a fun review of Sorts for Kids. I know what you're thinking. Sorting is something you do with laundry. How could it possibly be fun? Take a look at David's review, and I think you'll agree that this Australian game of the year pulls it off.
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Great Stories from the Web

After School Programs
It looks like the folks at Wixon Middle School have put together some fine after-school programs: games, activities, and even exercise
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Games for Pre-K and K
Here's a great article from a blogger about how games can be used in early education. Don't let the fact that it's a blog put you off. This is a wonderfully informative piece.
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Parental Involvement In Florida Month
Florida's governor has dubbed November Parental Involvement in Florida month, meaning he'd like to get parents more involved in the schools. Interestingly, the site lists "play" as one of the four essential things parents can do for their children.
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NEWS FROM THE EDITOR

First the bad news: most of my writers are either off having babies (congrats, Giles!) or at the Chicago Toy & Game Fair.

Now the good news: we've got some great game reviews for you this month. These are exactly what I've been looking for. They not only analyze the games, but also tell us how we can use them in the classroom.

I hope you enjoy this issue, and don't worry, we'll have our familiar voices back next month!