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Newsletter for November, 2011

A Newsletter for Teachers, Parents, and Librarians
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Feature Articles

ChiTAG Wrapup

by Patrick Matthews
Curious about all the great stuff that was at the Chicago Toy and Game Fair? I found tons of great games and toys and gift ideas.
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Game Tournaments

by Leah Sugar
Ever thought about running a game tournament in your classroom? If not, you should. Leah starts by showing us the advantages, and then takes us step-by-step through how to do it.
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Jeopardy in the Classroom

by Rosshalde Pak
Rosshalde is back this month, showing us exactly how to run a game of Jeopardy in the classroom.
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Synonym Spirit

by Karen Luciana
Karen puts the board game Synonyms to the test in her classroom. How did it do? You'll have to read to find out!
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Great Stories from the Web

2011 TAGIE Awards

The TAGIE awards are kind of like the Grammys for toy and game inventors. They're awarded each year at a gala event. This year, Kim Vandenbroucke was a nominee, so she has the inside scoop.

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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?

 

THANKSGIVING
ISSUE

From games and toys that will make great gifts to fantastic events you can run in your classroom, this Thanksgiving issue is packed with holiday cheer.

Still looking for that hard-to-find gift? We added two more shirt/mug/hat designs to our store, just for you.

Enjoy!



GREAT STUFF

Looking for a t-shirt or hat for your favorite teacher? We've opened a cafepress store filled with exactly what you need

Go check it out!


Chicago Toy and Game Fair

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