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Games engage students with authentic leisure experiences while reinforcing a variety of social, literary and curricular skills. When an educational concept is introduced and reinforced during a game, it is internalized as part of an enjoyable experience and further utilized as one aspect of a strategy to attain success. Games also carry other benefits. They help students connect and build social skills, working as part of a team or negotiating the most advantageous situation for themselves. It… Continue

Although I was reticent to start the writing process, I have begun a blog talking about board games in school libraries. Library Gamer - http://librarygamer.wordpress.com/ I will be reviewing many of the modern boardgames that we purchase for the game library that we are developing at the School Library System of Genesee Valley BOCES. We are building a collection of authentic gaming experiences that hold some connection to the curriculum. If yo… Continue