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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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Young boys play Crystal Cup Rally by SimplyFun, a game focusing on decision making and adaptability for ages 7 and up

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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Plundering Times by SimplyFun is a math game for ages 8 and up that reinforces multiplication and addition skills.

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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Mom and daughter high-five while learning math concepts

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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Two children play SimplyFun's language game, Is or Isn't, outdoors in the sunshine.

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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Elementary aged children play Letter Slide, a spelling and vocabulary game by SimplyFun.

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!

Matching Card Games Designed for Playful Adults

Our favorite matching card games for screen-free family fun!

Matching Card Games Designed for Playful Adults

Our favorite matching card games for screen-free family fun!

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Kids having fun outside with birthday party favors.

Summer Birthday Party Games Full of Energy

Our favorite affordable outdoor birthday party activities to make your kids' party unforgettable!

Summer Birthday Party Games Full of Energy

Our favorite affordable outdoor birthday party activities to make your kids' party unforgettable!

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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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Young boy watches mother select a wooden game piece from SimplyFun's Asymbol, a 3D building game for ages 8 and up

Why Collaborative Learning Shapes Student Success

Learning to collaborate is a necessary skill in today’s world if we want to make a difference for tomorrow. 

Why Collaborative Learning Shapes Student Success

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

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!

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, 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!

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!

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!

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 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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10 Kids Dice Games That Are Fun for the Whole Family!

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!

Prevent Summer Brain Drain with Fun Learning

Avoid summer learning loss with these 10 categories of fun and educational games.

Prevent Summer Brain Drain with Fun Learning

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

Dad-Themed Games for Family Bonding and Fun

10 of our favorite dad-worthy board games that are fun for the whole family. 

Dad-Themed Games for Family Bonding and Fun

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 Right Thing?

Fun Geometry Games That Make Shapes Come Alive

Make geometry learning effective and fun with these geometry games!

Fun Geometry Games That Make Shapes Come Alive

Make geometry learning effective and fun with these geometry games!

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Kids playing number recognition activities for preschoolers - Uncle Beary's Bedtime.

Engaging Number Recognition Fun for Preschool Kids

These top 5 number games can help your early learner get a head-start.

Engaging Number Recognition Fun for Preschool Kids

These top 5 number games can help your early learner get a head-start.

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Best Math Card Games for Kids!

Best Math Card Games for Kids!

The ultimate list of fun and engaging math card games for kids!

Best Math Card Games for Kids!

The ultimate list of fun and engaging math card games for kids!

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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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