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Family Board Game Night: 10 Fun & Educational G...
These 10 board games are perfect for players of multiple ages, from classic games with a twist to new ones that will become family favorites.
Family Board Game Night: 10 Fun & Educational G...
These 10 board games are perfect for players of multiple ages, from classic games with a twist to new ones that will become family favorites.
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Sail the High Seas and Collect Shiny Treasure i...
Command your dragon pirate crew to plunder the Islands of Numbers in this thrilling strategy math game! Strengthen multiplication and addition skills to match or get closest to each of the island's...
Sail the High Seas and Collect Shiny Treasure i...
Command your dragon pirate crew to plunder the Islands of Numbers in this thrilling strategy math game! Strengthen multiplication and addition skills to match or get closest to each of the island's...
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Shifting Your Math Mindset
It is often not about our capability, but about how we learn and engage with math that determines our success in the subject.
Shifting Your Math Mindset
It is often not about our capability, but about how we learn and engage with math that determines our success in the subject.
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Activities for Language Development
Want activities for language development your child will love? Discover numerous engaging games & activities that promote children’s language development!
Activities for Language Development
Want activities for language development your child will love? Discover numerous engaging games & activities that promote children’s language development!
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Fun Back-to-School Activities to Try This Year
Discover engaging back-to-school activities for kids that engage your children and will strengthen the bond within your family.
Fun Back-to-School Activities to Try This Year
Discover engaging back-to-school activities for kids that engage your children and will strengthen the bond within your family.
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5 Fun Ways to Stop the Summer Brain Drain
Check out these five fun games that will help build math and reading skills and curb academic decline without feeling like school is still in session.
5 Fun Ways to Stop the Summer Brain Drain
Check out these five fun games that will help build math and reading skills and curb academic decline without feeling like school is still in session.
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The Best Matching Card Games for Family Fun!
Our favorite matching card games for screen-free family fun!
The Best Matching Card Games for Family Fun!
Our favorite matching card games for screen-free family fun!
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Outdoor Summer Activities for Kids Parties
Our favorite affordable outdoor birthday party activities to make your kids' party unforgettable!
Outdoor Summer Activities for Kids Parties
Our favorite affordable outdoor birthday party activities to make your kids' party unforgettable!
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The Best Strategy Card Games
Strategy card games can help hone your strategic superpower while providing endless fun -- and a little friendly competition.
The Best Strategy Card Games
Strategy card games can help hone your strategic superpower while providing endless fun -- and a little friendly competition.
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Best Stacking Games to Play!
If you love stacking games, you'll adore these gravity-defying options that go beyond the classics!
Best Stacking Games to Play!
If you love stacking games, you'll adore these gravity-defying options that go beyond the classics!
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The Importance of Collaborative Learning
Learning to collaborate is a necessary skill in today’s world if we want to make a difference for tomorrow.
The Importance of Collaborative Learning
Learning to collaborate is a necessary skill in today’s world if we want to make a difference for tomorrow.
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Our Commitment to Giving Back
Over the past decade, SimplyFun has donated over half a million games to charities, schools, and other non-profit organizations that support children and communities in need.
Our Commitment to Giving Back
Over the past decade, SimplyFun has donated over half a million games to charities, schools, and other non-profit organizations that support children and communities in need.
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The Making of Fossil Card Game, Fossil Sweep!
Curious about what it takes to design a game? Go behind-the-scenes with Fossil Sweep!
The Making of Fossil Card Game, Fossil Sweep!
Curious about what it takes to design a game? Go behind-the-scenes with Fossil Sweep!
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Fun with Fossils in SimplyFun's Latest Game, Fo...
Uncover the fascinating world of fossils with SimplyFun's strategy card game, Fossil Sweep!
Fun with Fossils in SimplyFun's Latest Game, Fo...
Uncover the fascinating world of fossils with SimplyFun's strategy card game, Fossil Sweep!
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Meet Fossil Sweep Game Designer, Joyce Johnson!
Fossil Sweep game designer, Joyce Johnson, shares her creative process.
Meet Fossil Sweep Game Designer, Joyce Johnson!
Fossil Sweep game designer, Joyce Johnson, shares her creative process.
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Word Association Game Roundup: Our Top Picks!
These word association games are hilariously fun and brain-boosting!
Word Association Game Roundup: Our Top Picks!
These word association games are hilariously fun and brain-boosting!
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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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10 Kids’ Dice Games That Are Fun for the Whole ...
10 Best Games with Dice the Whole Family Will Love!
10 Kids’ Dice Games That Are Fun for the Whole ...
10 Best Games with Dice the Whole Family Will Love!
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Games Can Beat the Summer Brain Drain!
Avoid summer learning loss with these 10 categories of fun and educational games.
Games Can Beat the Summer Brain Drain!
Avoid summer learning loss with these 10 categories of fun and educational games.
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Top 10 Games for Dad this Father’s Day
10 of our favorite dad-worthy board games that are fun for the whole family.
Top 10 Games for Dad this Father’s Day
10 of our favorite dad-worthy board games that are fun for the whole family.
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Geometry Games – Are You Searching for the Righ...
Make geometry learning effective and fun with these geometry games!
Geometry Games – Are You Searching for the Righ...
Make geometry learning effective and fun with these geometry games!
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Number Recognition Activities for Preschoolers:...
These top 5 number games can help your early learner get a head-start.
Number Recognition Activities for Preschoolers:...
These top 5 number games can help your early learner get a head-start.
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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.