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The Lasting Benefits of Play in Childhood Growth

Explore the many cognitive benefits of learning through the art of PLAY!

The Lasting Benefits of Play in Childhood Growth

Explore the many cognitive benefits of learning through the art of PLAY!

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Adding STEM and STEAM Games to the Classroom

Fueling STEM/STEAM Learning Through Play!

Adding STEM and STEAM Games to the Classroom

Fueling STEM/STEAM Learning Through Play!

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Students play student-led learning spatial reasoning card game, Corner Center Match.

How Student-Led Learning Enhances Classroom Eng...

Student-led learning shows promise in helping kids thrive in the classroom.

How Student-Led Learning Enhances Classroom Eng...

Student-led learning shows promise in helping kids thrive in the classroom.

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Family connecting and playing board game, Prickly Path

Zen and the Art of Playing Board Games

Written by: Sunia Jurrius, SimplyFun's Senior Visual Designer “The place to improve the world is first in one’s own heart and head and hands, and then work outward from there”...

Zen and the Art of Playing Board Games

Written by: Sunia Jurrius, SimplyFun's Senior Visual Designer “The place to improve the world is first in one’s own heart and head and hands, and then work outward from there”...

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Kilter by SimplyFun is a physics game and family game for ages 8 and up.

Board Games That Boost Fine Motor Skills

By incorporating board games into playtime, children can practice these skills in an enjoyable and low-pressure setting, all while supporting their overall fine motor development! 

Board Games That Boost Fine Motor Skills

By incorporating board games into playtime, children can practice these skills in an enjoyable and low-pressure setting, all while supporting their overall fine motor development! 

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Toddler playing sensory activity stacking game , My Fun Shapes.

Sensory Activities for Toddlers Support Early D...

Spark curiosity and early childhood development with these sensory activities for toddlers!

Sensory Activities for Toddlers Support Early D...

Spark curiosity and early childhood development with these sensory activities for toddlers!

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A Pirate Game Makes Learning the Ultimate Adventure!

A Pirate Game Makes Learning the Ultimate Adven...

Three exciting pirate card games that help kids explore learning through adventure and play!

A Pirate Game Makes Learning the Ultimate Adven...

Three exciting pirate card games that help kids explore learning through adventure and play!

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Fossil Sweep by SimplyFun is a fun card game for ages 8 and up.

Strategic Card Games That Test Your Clever Moves

Strategy card games can help hone your strategic superpower while providing endless fun -- and a little friendly competition.

Strategic Card Games That Test Your Clever Moves

Strategy card games can help hone your strategic superpower while providing endless fun -- and a little friendly competition.

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Friends playing a stacking game on game night

Challenging Stacking Games

If you love stacking games, you'll adore these gravity-defying options that go beyond the classics!

Challenging Stacking Games

If you love stacking games, you'll adore these gravity-defying options that go beyond the classics!

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Microlearning with Educational Games Help Kids Thrive!

Microlearning with Educational Games Help Kids ...

Why microlearning is an effective learning method for kids and how games can help make learning fun!

Microlearning with Educational Games Help Kids ...

Why microlearning is an effective learning method for kids and how games can help make learning fun!

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Developmentally Appropriate Practice being used in the classroom. Teacher providing DAP to preschoooler.

What is Developmentally Appropriate Practice?

What is Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP)? Dr. Toni Linder, a leader in early childhood education offers a thorough overview. 

What is Developmentally Appropriate Practice?

What is Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP)? Dr. Toni Linder, a leader in early childhood education offers a thorough overview. 

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Essential Brain Training Games for Kids

Essential Brain Training Games for Kids

Our ultimate list of brain teaser games for kids of all ages!

Essential Brain Training Games for Kids

Our ultimate list of brain teaser games for kids of all ages!

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World Alzheimer’s Month & Benefits of Gameplay

World Alzheimer’s Month & Benefits of Gameplay

In recognition of World Alzheimer's Month, we're highlighting some brain games and how gameplay can be a tool for dementia patients.

World Alzheimer’s Month & Benefits of Gameplay

In recognition of World Alzheimer's Month, we're highlighting some brain games and how gameplay can be a tool for dementia patients.

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Amalgam strategy board game by SimplyFun for ages 10 and up

Games for Special Needs Kids

Looking for fun and educational games for special needs children? Discover our selection of games designed to engage and empower all kids.

Games for Special Needs Kids

Looking for fun and educational games for special needs children? Discover our selection of games designed to engage and empower all kids.

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Homeschool questions from a homeschool mom

Common Questions Parents Have About Homeschool

Curious if homeschooling is right for your family? In honor of Homeschool Awareness Month, we enlisted the help of former teacher-turned-homeschool mom Elle McClellen to answer some of your most...

Common Questions Parents Have About Homeschool

Curious if homeschooling is right for your family? In honor of Homeschool Awareness Month, we enlisted the help of former teacher-turned-homeschool mom Elle McClellen to answer some of your most...

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Soft Skills vs. Hard Skills, Why Do Kids Need Both?

Soft Skills vs. Hard Skills, Why Do Kids Need B...

How developing your child's soft skills and hard skills at an early age can help them thrive in the future.

Soft Skills vs. Hard Skills, Why Do Kids Need B...

How developing your child's soft skills and hard skills at an early age can help them thrive in the future.

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SimplyFun Blog -Raising Confident Learners with Educational Games

Raising Confident Learners with Educational Games

Confident learners are not born confident. They are simply the result of encouragement and effective teaching. Each student is unique, and no two children learn in quite the same way....

Raising Confident Learners with Educational Games

Confident learners are not born confident. They are simply the result of encouragement and effective teaching. Each student is unique, and no two children learn in quite the same way....

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Encouraging Social Play to Build Stronger Bonds

Encouraging Social Play to Build Stronger Bonds

Social Play, Skills, and Development Make time for play! Playing and learning with games is not only fun, but it can also help children develop essential social competence that will...

Encouraging Social Play to Build Stronger Bonds

Social Play, Skills, and Development Make time for play! Playing and learning with games is not only fun, but it can also help children develop essential social competence that will...

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how to increase your child's interest in math

Practical Ways to Increase Your Child’s Interes...

Are you a parent who wants to increase your child’s motivation and interest in math? If so, avoid math workbooks and flashcards. While some children may find these challenging and...

Practical Ways to Increase Your Child’s Interes...

Are you a parent who wants to increase your child’s motivation and interest in math? If so, avoid math workbooks and flashcards. While some children may find these challenging and...

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Who Will Solve the Problems of Tomorrow? by SimplyFun games

Who Will Solve the Problems of Tomorrow?

The generations that follow us that will need to provide the long-term and impactful solutions to fix our planet’s biggest challenges.

Who Will Solve the Problems of Tomorrow?

The generations that follow us that will need to provide the long-term and impactful solutions to fix our planet’s biggest challenges.

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Improve Homeschooling with Gameschooling

Improve Homeschooling with Gameschooling

What sounds more fun to you? Worksheets or gameplay? Let's talk Gameschooling and the many benefits it has for helping children learn!

Improve Homeschooling with Gameschooling

What sounds more fun to you? Worksheets or gameplay? Let's talk Gameschooling and the many benefits it has for helping children learn!

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How to make learning fun so kids can enjoy learning

Learning Begins When the Fun Starts

We discuss the many benefits of educational games and how it can help your child find joy in learning while building their academic confidence.

Learning Begins When the Fun Starts

We discuss the many benefits of educational games and how it can help your child find joy in learning while building their academic confidence.

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Helping kids develop a love for learning.

Helping Your Kids Develop a Love of Learning

Helping your kids develop a love of learning is one of the most important things you can do as a parent. What better way to do that than with an...

Helping Your Kids Develop a Love of Learning

Helping your kids develop a love of learning is one of the most important things you can do as a parent. What better way to do that than with an...

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educational games for back to school

How Games Can Help Kids Transition Back to School

Dr. Toni Linder provides fun and practical tips to help your child transition back to school while avoiding the 'summer slide'.  

How Games Can Help Kids Transition Back to School

Dr. Toni Linder provides fun and practical tips to help your child transition back to school while avoiding the 'summer slide'.  

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