Don't miss the Educator Forum coming up at the Chicago Toy and Game Fair! Teachers are our guests at the Fair and Forum and there are $2 off coupons for their friends and family. There are also $10 off parking coupons for Navy Pier at the Ticket Booth. Need another reason?  The State of Illinois certifies it as an event to obtain CPDU credits!

For details about the Fair and its toys and games from around the world and events for all ages, visit www.chitag.com.

Last year our teachers walked away with an armful of products!

This year JAX Games is co-sponsoring the Golden Game Award to a teacher using games in their classroom. Nominations are open!

Below is the general outline. Contact us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 847-677-8277 to sign up or get more details.

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Saturday November 22nd, 1 pm – 6 pm - Games in Education Forum

As an Approved Illinois CPDU Provider, this Forum will provide professional development seminars on how and why to use games in the curriculum. Professional educators, parent educators, administrators, and future educators are all invited to attend. Topics include but are not limited to:

· Why games are good for the brain
· How to evaluate games for their educational potential
· How others are integrating games into their educational programs
· How to differentiate instruction using games
· How games evolve to match developmental levels from early childhood to adulthood
· Practical exercise in evaluating and using games in the curriculum