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The Power of Learning Through Games

Did you know that a lot of learning can be done through games? Games are a great way to motivate a student, reinforce a skill and while having fun in the process. Here are some simple games that you can play today to reinforce learning all while having some laughs and spending some quality time with your child.  MEMORY: This game is a multipurpose game that can reinforce a bunch of skills. You can play memory game to review math facts or to learn sight words. You can also match vocabulary with their definitions. Memory can be played solo, with a partner or in a group. This game can also be used for all grade levels. Go ahead grab a deck of index cards and reinforce some some facts while having fun! Jeopardy: This is an excellent interactive learning game. This game works well when studying vocabulary, social studies, sciences or world languages. This game can help reinforce information for a presentation as well as prepping for a test. Grab a few friends and get ready for a challenging game of Jeopardy! Bingo: Bingo is played not only as a social game but you can bet your child has played […]

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New Year Activities for Kids

2014 is almost here! Celebrating the new year is a great time to remember the past year and to look forward for the upcoming year. Here are some simple ideas to help your child capture the memories of the past year and to set goals for the upcoming year. Time Capsule:  Create a time capsule with your children. You will need an empty box or any empty holder will do just fine. Ask them to remember memorable things that happened during the past year. Did they play a new sport? Get a new pet? Make new friends? Ask them to gather mementos of those special moments. If they don’t have any handy, have them draw a picture or write about it. You will want to include as many cool memory tokens of the year. Once you have them all together, you will want to put them in this empty holder. Make sure you decorate the box (include the year too). Once everything is in the box, hide it in your home. This time capsule should be placed in a hidden area that no one will find until next new year! Jar of Goodness:  This is an activity that you will […]

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