Newsletter for January, 2011

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A Newsletter for Teachers, Parents, and Librarians
   Web Site  | Game Finder  | Podcasts  | Game Reviews   January, 2011  

Feature Articles

Overcoming Shyness

by Sarah Itzhaki, PhD
If you know any kids at all who are shy, you should read this article. It does more than just give you insight into what the shy child is going through, it offers ways to help.
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How about a Brain Recess?

by Kim Vandenbroucke
When I first heard the term Brain Recess, I immediately pictured sitting in front of the TV with a vat of popcorn. I couldn't have been more wrong. It's a lot more fun than that, and Kim shows us exactly how we can have our own Brain Recess.
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Inventors in the Classroom

by Gina Manola
What could be more fun for your students than inventing their own games? In this article, Gina interviews Ann Quackenbush about how the Young Inventor Challenge can be brought into the classroom to do exactly that.
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Stories from the Web

Unplugging Teens

What happens when you unplug your kids from their digital devices? One mom tried it, and the results were pretty amazing.
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Put Kids in the Mood to Learn

Looking for a way to get kids in the mood to start learning? Games are a great way to start.
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Spicing up Family Game Night

Here are some fun ideas about how to spice up your next Family Game Night.
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Have an Idea for a Story?

Let Us Know!

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?

WELCOME TO 2011!

We started out the new year with a late newsletter. Sorry about that, but we're making up for it with some great content.

Whether you're interested in overcoming shyness, or getting kids inventing their own games, or even just taking a brain recess, we've got what you need.

Enjoy!



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