Say the Word!
Here's a fun free game that fits in around the edges of your normal life. You don't sit down to play this game, but rather play it as you go through your day. It gives everyone another layer of interaction, and can turn dull moments into hilarious ones. It's perfect for vacations or lazy summer days at home.
Get Free Games with a Game Drive
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.
Teaching Social-Emotional Competence
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.
Learning by playing games
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. Fantastic stuff... Click here to read all about it!
Sweeten up your Game Night!
Hershey and Hasbro have teamed up to offer a contest where contestants can win games, chocolate, and even a family room makeover. The site also has some tips to help you make your family game night a success: http://tinyurl.com/g4ed51711a
Made to Play
Joel Henriques has made himself famous by designing toys that parents and teachers can make at home. Now he's got a book coming out called "Made to Play! Handmade Toys & Crafts for Growing Imaginations." It looks pretty amazing: a book of projects dedicated to supporting creative play. Here's the news story at The Republic, and here's Joel's site, which is loaded with crafts you can make at home.
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