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Feature Articles
Build a Better Team
by Kim Vandenbroucke
Most coaches (and managers) know that the secret to success is having a cohesive team. This month, Kim shows us how games can help strengthen team bonds and turn a group of athletes into a winning team.
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The Joy of Games, Extrinsically Speaking
by Patrick Matthews
How do you motivate a child to learn? Do external rewards help fuel motivation, or do they diminish it? In this article, I examine the different ways internal and external awards can affect motivation, and how games fit in to the picture. It may sound dry, but give it a read. I think you'll be surprised at what you find out.
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The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
by Reisa Schwartzman
Reisa brings us some great ice breakers for you to use in your classroom, including Human Bingo, the Magic of T.P., and a whole lot more.
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Board Games are Hot!
by Mary Couzin
In this piece for the ToyBook, Mary talks about more than just games. She also examines their popularity, their value in educational settings, and what they can do for us as a society.
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Great Stories from the Web
Teaching School Readiness
Can board games help get kids ready for more serious studies? Of course they can!
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Games Improve Memory
Here's a look at how games can help improve and maintain memory. It's written more for seniors, but is every bit as important for children.
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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?
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Newsletter for August, 2010
