Newsletter for January, 2012: Making Connections

The January newsletter is all about making connections with kids. I hope you enjoy it!

 

A Newsletter for Teachers, Parents, and Librarians
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Feature Articles

5 Steps to a Game Club

by Ryan Sturm
Educator and game aficionado Ryan Sturm takes us step by step through how to set up a game club. And not just any game club, either, but one that has kids waiting in line to get in.
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Connecting with Kids

by Reisa Schwartzman
Reisa's piece this month is a wonderful look at how play, and games specifically, can help us connect with our children, no matter what their age.
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Playing with the Multiple Intelligences

by Mary Couzin
Mary interviews Scott Eberle in this fascinating article about the multiple intelligences and play. And if you're like me, and haven't heard of multiple intelligences before, don't worry. It still makes sense.
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Great Stories from the Web

Let Kids Be Creative

This article on CNN is all about how important it is to let kids be creative. In these days of structured play dates and after-school activities, it's a great reminder to leave time to breathe.

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Students Learn the Fun Way

Jamie Weiss at Burr Ridge Middle School is helping kids learn the fun way, with an after-school program that features games. Sound like a good idea? We think so, too. That's why you also need to read Ryan Sturm's article in this newsletter.

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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?

 

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

We're kicking off 2012 with an issue all about connecting with kids.

Whether you're a teacher trying to reach your students, or a parent wnating to build a stronger relationship with your children, this newsletter has something for you.

Enjoy!



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