Newsletter for September, 2011

A Newsletter for Teachers, Parents, and Librarians
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Feature Articles

Lesson Plans for Dice

by Jennifer Petsche
Looking to liven up your class's studies of math and/or probability? Take a look at these lesson plans for using dice to spice things up. Six activities are described, including and printable worksheets!
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How to Bring Games
into the Classroom

by Rosshalde Pak
In this follow-up to last month's article, Rosshalde describes specific types of games that you can bring into your classroom, and how they can help your students.
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After School Board Game Programs

by Reisa Schwartzman
This month, Reisa takes a look at the statistics regarding kids getting into trouble after school. You'll never guess what her proposed solution is...
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Summer Game Giveaway Winner

by Patrick Matthews
Congratulations to Mark Baker for the winning slogan of There's a winner in each of us! We’re working on the t-shirts, mugs, and hats. As soon as they’re ready, we’ll be letting everyone know. Thanks again!
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From Teen to Tycoon

by Carina
All parents hope to have a moment like this, and it happened over a game of Monopoly.
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Win Free Games!

Games in Education Conference

The Play with Purpose Conference at ChiTAG has more than just great programs, it also has a fantastic giveaway, including an iPad!
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Great Stories from the Web

Hide the Education, Highlight the Fun

Kim at the GameAisle looks at games more from a player's point of view than an educator's. What does she think of educational games?

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Stimulate the Brain

So... video games or board games? Which one do you think kids would more want to play?
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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?

This month is all about teachers, with practical lesson plans, tips, and tricks you can use.

Also, don't miss Carina's article about playing Monopoly with her kids. It'll get you digging in your closet for games you can play with your kids.

Enjoy!



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