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Feature Articles
The Magic of the Floor
by Patrick Matthews
Have you ever had one of those parenting (or teaching) moments where you suddenly realized that you’ve done something right? I finally did, and it’s one that you can use, whether you’re a teacher, a parent, or both. I’ll give you a hint: it’s all about the floor.
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Learning Personalities through Play
by Reisa Schwartzman
Knowing a child’s personality can help in a number of ways. But how do you learn that personality? Play a game.
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Q-bitz on the Brain
by Peggy Brown
Multiple award-winning game designer Peggy Brown pays us a visit to talk about how our America’s Cup team used her game Q-Bitz to sharpen their brains.
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Around the Web
Forbes Top Ten
Forbes put together a top ten list of toys that help kids focus.
Check it out!
The Overprotected Kid
Have we been hurting our kids by overprotecting them? The Atlantic has an article that says yes, and then shows us what to do about it.
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A Game about Gang Culture
Here’s a story about a boy who created a board game to show everyone just what it’s like to live where he lives. Fascinating stuff.
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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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