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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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Top STEM Games for Kids - Kids playing Diggers Garden Match

Top STEM Games for Kids

Sneaking Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math into play!

Top STEM Games for Kids

Sneaking Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math into 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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Photo of tile spatial reasoning math game for adults, Trifusion.

Level Up Your Brainpower: Exciting Math Games f...

Take math anxiety out of the equation with these exciting math games for adults!

Level Up Your Brainpower: Exciting Math Games f...

Take math anxiety out of the equation with these exciting math games for adults!

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Engaging Math Games for 3rd Graders

Engaging Math Games for 3rd Graders

Exciting and educational math games for 3rd graders that will help them thrive is class!

Engaging Math Games for 3rd Graders

Exciting and educational math games for 3rd graders that will help them thrive is class!

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Photo of SimplyFun's Best-Selling Math Game Sumology

Best-Selling Math Game and Its Creator, Corne V...

Discover our best-selling math game Sumology, and go behind-the-scenes with game designer, Corne Van Moorsel.

Best-Selling Math Game and Its Creator, Corne V...

Discover our best-selling math game Sumology, and go behind-the-scenes with game designer, Corne Van Moorsel.

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Girls playing a cool math game with a pirate theme, Plundering Times.

Cool Math Games that Encourage Less Screen Time

Math gets a bad rap for being a difficult school subject. However, is math really to blame? Or is a lack of PLAY in math learning the real culprit? At...

Cool Math Games that Encourage Less Screen Time

Math gets a bad rap for being a difficult school subject. However, is math really to blame? Or is a lack of PLAY in math learning the real culprit? At...

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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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My Mine by SimplyFun is a fun game for kids aged 6 and up, focusing on probability and predicting.

Award-Winning Games of 2024

From spatial reasoning to shape recognition and everything in between, these top-notch games were acclaimed and admired over and over again by industry experts in the parenting and educational space. 

Award-Winning Games of 2024

From spatial reasoning to shape recognition and everything in between, these top-notch games were acclaimed and admired over and over again by industry experts in the parenting and educational space. 

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SimplyFun Games – Built to Play and Repeat!

Our educational games aren't just irresistibly fun. They are also built to last and are backed by a piece replacement policy. Ready to learn more? Game on!

SimplyFun Games – Built to Play and Repeat!

Our educational games aren't just irresistibly fun. They are also built to last and are backed by a piece replacement policy. Ready to learn more? Game on!

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Young girl and boy playing SimplyFun's spatial reasoning game, SlideAscope

Celebrating SimplyFun's Growth and Giving

At SimplyFun, our mission goes beyond creating memorable gameplay moments around the table, and we are most proud of our continued dedication to giving back.

Celebrating SimplyFun's Growth and Giving

At SimplyFun, our mission goes beyond creating memorable gameplay moments around the table, and we are most proud of our continued dedication to giving back.

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Top 10 Games of the Year

Top 10 Games of the Year

Let’s dive into the Top 10 Games of the year that have been lighting up living rooms, sparking curiosity, and creating hours of wholesome, screen-free fun!

Top 10 Games of the Year

Let’s dive into the Top 10 Games of the year that have been lighting up living rooms, sparking curiosity, and creating hours of wholesome, screen-free fun!

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Photo of planning and strategy game, ByPass by SimplyFun. A family game for ages 8 and up.

Go on a Road-Building Adventure with ByPass!

Use planning and strategy to build your road to victory!

Go on a Road-Building Adventure with ByPass!

Use planning and strategy to build your road to victory!

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preschool counting games for preschoolers - photo of child playing math game Share a Berry

Fun Counting Games for Preschoolers

SimplyFun's most popular and effective counting games for preschoolers.

Fun Counting Games for Preschoolers

SimplyFun's most popular and effective counting games for preschoolers.

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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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Is or Isn't by SimplyFun is a fun game for learning synonyms and antonyms for ages 6 and up.

Vocabulary Board Games that Boost Language Skills

Vocabulary board games help build and enhance foundational language skills while providing a fun atmosphere to learn. Get ready to turn game night into a language learning opportunity! 

Vocabulary Board Games that Boost Language Skills

Vocabulary board games help build and enhance foundational language skills while providing a fun atmosphere to learn. Get ready to turn game night into a language learning opportunity! 

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Board Game Lovers Gift Guide

What’s a gift that connects family and friends through laughter and play? If you guessed board games, give yourself a pat on the back! No other gift can spark imagination,...

Board Game Lovers Gift Guide

What’s a gift that connects family and friends through laughter and play? If you guessed board games, give yourself a pat on the back! No other gift can spark imagination,...

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Inspire curiosity and confidence with My Fun Set!

Inspire curiosity and confidence with My Fun Set!

Prep little learners for preschool with three toddler-aged activity toys that encourage hands-on, mess-free fun for children ages 2 and up.

Inspire curiosity and confidence with My Fun Set!

Prep little learners for preschool with three toddler-aged activity toys that encourage hands-on, mess-free fun for children ages 2 and up.

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Little girl play preschool matching game, Aargh!

These Preschool Matching Games Boost Early Chil...

12 Preschool Matching Games Your Child Won't Want to Put Down.

These Preschool Matching Games Boost Early Chil...

12 Preschool Matching Games Your Child Won't Want to Put Down.

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Child playing letter recognition game, Rooby's ABCs

A Letter Recognition Game Helps Build Early Lit...

Are you looking for a fun letter recognition game for your toddler or preschooler? In this blog, we reveal four adventurous options to help your little one get started. Learning letters may...

A Letter Recognition Game Helps Build Early Lit...

Are you looking for a fun letter recognition game for your toddler or preschooler? In this blog, we reveal four adventurous options to help your little one get started. Learning letters may...

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Meet Game Designer Phil Chase

Meet Game Designer Phil Chase

Let's get to know game designer, Phil Chase, designer of SimplyFun's award-winning Digger’s Garden Match and Team Digger! 

Meet Game Designer Phil Chase

Let's get to know game designer, Phil Chase, designer of SimplyFun's award-winning Digger’s Garden Match and Team Digger! 

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My Fun Shapes: A fun way to learn colors and shapes with 30 colorful wooden blocks that kids can stack and balance.

Stack, Balance, and Play with My Fun Shapes!

Delight little ones as they learn colors and shapes and build fine motor skills with My Fun Shapes!

Stack, Balance, and Play with My Fun Shapes!

Delight little ones as they learn colors and shapes and build fine motor skills with My Fun Shapes!

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Letter Slide by SimplyFun is a fun spelling game that teaches vocabulary, consonants and vowels.

Five Fun Letter Board Games to Try!

Learning your letters is as easy as A-B-C with these five fun, family-friendly letter board games.

Five Fun Letter Board Games to Try!

Learning your letters is as easy as A-B-C with these five fun, family-friendly letter board games.

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