Newsletter for May, 2011

Take a look at the May newsletter for tips on running a game drive, learning about emotional competence, and how a free game you can play all summer long!

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May, 2011

Feature Articles

Free Games with a Game Drive

by Kim Vandenbroucke
Looking for a way to get free (or at least extremely cheap) games for your school or library? Kim shows us all how, and even throws in links to game instructions on line.
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Social-Emotional Competence

by Reisa Schwartzman
Just what is excellence in schools, and does it allow for teaching social and emotional competence? Reisa tackles this big question for us, and shows us how play fits into the picture.
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Say the Word!

by Patrick Matthews
Here's a fun free game that will fit perfectly into your summer days. It doesn't interrupt your activities, but enhances them, giving everyone another layer of interaction.
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Special Offer

A 25% Discount on Scruble Cube!

Thanks to a new partnership with The Game Shop, we're able to offer you a 25% discount to all Games for Educators readers on Scruble Cube! We've also expanded the Game Finder, so you'll be able to buy games easily when viewing a game.
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Great Stories from the Web

Grand Blanc Inspiration

In Grand Blanc Michigan, counselor Ryan Moore is using board games to teach kids after school. It looks like he's got it all figured out, with loads of great games, and kids excited to play them. This is the perfect article to get your mind turning after you've read Kim's piece on running a Game Drive.
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Made to Play

Wouldn't it be cool to be able to make your own toys? Joel Henriques wants to help us do just that. Take a look at the New Republic article, and then go to his site. It's loads of fun.
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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?

ALMOST SUMMER

What do we all need as summer approaches?

Free stuff.

From how libraries and schools can get free games for their collection, to a free game that's perfect for summer holidays, we've got you covered.

And for those of you still thinking scholarly thoughts, we have a fascinating look into the question of emotional competence and how play fits in.

If that's not enough, I've saved the best for last: we've teamed up with The Game Shop to offer a 25% discount on Scruble Cube!

Enjoy!

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