Feature Articles

Increasing a Child's Focus
by Melissa Mastro
How can you help increase a child's focus, enthusiasm and ability to learn? Try board games. Melissa not only shows us some of the advantages of using boardgames, but also gives specific examples for games you might want to try in your classroom this coming school year.
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Name 5!
by Kim Vandenbroucke
This month, Kim takes a look at a game called Name 5, and shows you how you can adapt it to your classroom.
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Libraries got Game!
by Mary Couzin
Brian Mayer and Christopher Harris just published a book called Libraries Got Game: Aligned Learning Through Modern Board Games, and our very own Mary Couzin sat down with them to get the inside scoop. Even if you're not a librarian, you'll find this one interesting.
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Great Stories from the Web

Games for Learning
We aren't the only ones writing articles about games to help teach. Here are some articles by other folks from around the web:

• 10 games to Help Teach Math
• Spelling Games
• Sharpen Skills
• Develop Skills

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We're always on the lookout for good stories, whether they're game reviews, or ways teachers or parents can use games, or even discussions of the educational benefits of games.

If there's something specific you'd like us to write about, let us know! This newsletter is all for you, after all. Why not let us know what you are interested in?

NEWS FROM THE EDITOR

This issue we continue our summer tradition of recommending specific games for you to use your classroom, home, or library.

So grab an ice cold lemonade, put your feet up, and take a gander at the fun you could be having with your students and/or kids.

Enjoy!