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Newsletter for August, 2011

A Newsletter for Teachers, Parents, and Librarians
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Feature Articles

How to Bring Games
into the Classroom

by Rosshalde Pak
Looking forward to the new semester? This article has nine different ways that you can bring games into the classroom. From filling time to ending a thematic unit, Rosshalde has you covered.
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Kids Entertaining Themselves

by Reisa Schwartzman
Do our kids know how to entertain themselves? Should they? Reisa takes a look at just how important this simple skill actually is.
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Education, the Easy Way

by Patrick Matthews
Have a co-worker or friend who hasn't quite signed on to the whole idea of using games in education? Email them this article. It's a straight-forward, common sense explanation of how games can help.
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Win Free Games!

Summer Game Giveaway

Patch Products has teamed up with us to offer an exciting summer game giveaway. Just design the winning t-shirt, and you can win a prize package with seven great Patch games.
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Great Stories from the Web

Toys That Stunt Your Child's Brain

Now for the flip-side of the coin: toys that don't help with education. Curious?

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Children Play Like Scientists Work

Are there any parallels between the focus of a scientist at work and the focus of a child at play? Research says yes.
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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?

 

READY FOR SCHOOL?

We start this month out with two articles, one for teachers and one for parents, to help you prepare.

And don't forget to enter our contest to win seven free games from Patch!

Enjoy!



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