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The Best Back-to-School Games for Middle Schoolers

by SimplyFun

Ready to rock middle school? As your child’s workload increases and they grow more independent, let gameplay strengthen cognitive skills while keeping them entertained! Not to mention, playing board games is one of the best ways for families to spend quality, screen-free time together.

SHE/HE/THEY – Who Are We Now?

by Patty Pearcy

She/her, he/him, they/them. Who are we now? You may have asked yourself that question recently as the use of personal pronouns has come to the front lines in social, academic, and even the political arena.

Prepare for Back-to-School with These Fun Downloadables and Activities

by SimplyFun

August marks the last month of summer break before it’s back-to-school time for the kids! Although a bittersweet time as we savor the last of summer, August is also a great month to incorporate back-to-school activities.

The Best Back-to-School Games for 4th and 5th Graders

by SimplyFun

Get ready for fun with our list of the best back-to-school games for 4th and 5th graders! With the start of a new school year just around the corner, (cue eye rolls and scoffs from the kids) prepping with gameplay will no doubt bring out a few smiles and laughter while it subtly turns on their ‘school brains.’

The Best Back-to-School Games for 1st-3rd Graders!

by SimplyFun

Curious what first graders should know before the school year starts? Wondering about second grade curriculum, or what math third graders are taught these days? You’re not alone!

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You’ll Need This Two Person Card Game for One-on-One Summer Fun!

by SimplyFun

Ready to word game with friends offline? This two-person card game will be your next one-on-one card game favorite to play anytime, anywhere.

Shop Our Birthday Blow Out Sale!

by SimplyFun

Happy birthday to…YOU! We’re celebrating our birthday this year with a birthday BLOW OUT SALE! It’s our biggest sale of the year with select games offered at 30-40% off retail.

What If…One Million Families Made Play a Priority?

by Patty Pearcy

It’s birthday month at SimplyFun and a time for us to celebrate our mission along with the families we have touched through SimplyFun game play. We measure our success by watching the number of families grow that acquire and play our games each year.

10 Poolside Card Games to Play This Summer!

by SimplyFun

Round up the kids and let’s head to the pool! We’ve got our SPF, sun hats, snacks, and sunnies packed. But, do you want to know a clever parent hack?

PLAY Your Way Through Summer!

by SimplyFun

We have a PASSION for PLAYTIME! Summer is officially here and school is out, so now’s the time to incorporate fun with learning to keep skills fresh. SimplyFun games help make education an immersive experience for a lifetime of learning through play!

SimplyFun’s Award-Winning Games in 2022

by SimplyFun

The verdict is in. When fun meets education, we all win! Speaking of wins, some of SimplyFun’s newest and most admired titles are now award-winning games. From Academic’s Choice to Parents’ Picks and everything in between, we’re grinning ear to ear from all the accolades.

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Social and Emotional Development — Why Should We Care If Our Kids Are Behind?

by SimplyFun

There’s been a lot of chatter about how kids are behind academically as a result of COVID. As much as two years of school in some cases. But academics is not the only or frankly the most important thing that kids are behind on.

New! Your Next Favorite Word Game, Chalk-A-Word!

by SimplyFun

Ready to chalk up your vocabulary, spelling, and memory skills? Then meet Chalk-A-Word, your next game night favorite that is oodles of F-U-N for everyone! Chalk-A-Word is an interactive game where players add letter cards to build off of words created by their opponents.

Play Benefits Mental Health in Children

by SimplyFun

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and a great time to learn and understand how play benefits mental health in everyone, especially children. Maintaining good mental health is important to your overall well-being.

How the Kids on the Go Card Game Set Saved Family Time

by SimplyFun

Written by: Guest Blogger, Corrine Stein

In our family of five, we find that our kids’ age gaps can be challenging to say the least. We are dealing with a three-year-old who takes most of our attention and teens who seek more and more screen time each day.

The Importance of Social Play

by Toni Linder

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 benefit them throughout life.

Building a Family Culture of Fun

by SimplyFun

Watching a child build a fort with blocks or a whole imaginary world with sand buckets at the beach is a study in concentration and learning. Play is how kids learn – about the world, about their connection to other people, and about themselves.

Play it Forward Campaign Donates to 80 Non-profit Organizations

by SimplyFun

SimplyFun’s annual ‘Play it Forward’ campaign takes place every February. It’s a month long special opportunity for game party hosts to donate a pack of games to local, non-profit organizations as a part of their selling rewards.

Road Trip Activities: 7 Awesome Car Games to Play with Kids

by SimplyFun

Written by: Alexandra Fung, co-founder and CEO of Upparent

Whether you’ve chosen to drive to your next family vacation or are embracing the journey as part of an epic family road trip, a little preparation goes a long way to making an extended car ride with kids go as smoothly as possible. Meals and snacks are high on the list, as well as plenty of pit stops for kids (and parents) to stretch their legs.

Cool Math Games that Encourage Less Screen Time

by SimplyFun

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 SimplyFun, we believe PLAY is the secret sauce for learning traditionally tricky subjects like math.

New! Kids on the Go Card Set

by SimplyFun

Looking for family travel games to play on planes, trains, and automobiles? Then get ready, set—-GO! Let’s hit the road with the release of the Kids on the Go Card Set! Whether you are planning air travel, a road trip, or an afternoon at the park, this set of four educational card games will keep your kids entertained while minimizing screen-time.

Keeping Your Brainpower, Powerful!

by SimplyFun

The key to maintaining your brainpower as we grow older, particularly in today’s technology driven world has just one major action step and that is to USE IT!

SimplyFun Games Make a Big Difference with Families

by SimplyFun

As a game designer, there is nothing more rewarding than experiencing how games make a difference in people’s lives. I recently had a chance encounter with a family in Santa Barbara and it was a great reminder of the importance of games and how they can positively impact both children and adults.

The Benefits of Play for Children’s Development

by SimplyFun

Contemporary author, Diane Ackerman, once said, “Play is our brain’s favorite way of learning” and we couldn’t agree more! Can there be learning without play? Indeed.

Homeschooling a High Schooler? We have games for that!

by SimplyFun

Homeschooling a high schooler can seem overwhelming when considering the complexity of the curriculum. One way to support your high school student’s academic development is with educational games!

March Mathness Strengthens Core Math Skills

by SimplyFun

At SimplyFun, we’re all for sneaking in essential lessons and skills through gameplay, especially when it comes to math. Math is one of those subjects that you either love or…tolerate.

The Beauty of a Puzzle!

by SimplyFun

In March we’re focusing on foundational math games as part of March Mathness. In particular, games that work with shapes and colors—the foundational base for more advanced concepts like geometry and trigonometry.

The Science of Color in Games

by SimplyFun

When creating our games, the color choices we make are based on several factors- the theme of the game and the targeted player age of the game. But most importantly our color choices need to be recognizable to all the players playing the game.

SimplyFun Games – Built to Play and Repeat!

by SimplyFun

There are many things we consider when producing our games, but at the top of the list is safety, quality, and durability.

Valentine’s Day Activities with Kids

by SimplyFun

Heart-shaped treats, colorful crafts, and fun games, oh my! As Valentine’s Day fast approaches, why not plan to make it memorable with fun activities for the whole family?

Take the Play Promise Challenge

by SimplyFun

Making time for PLAY can significantly boost our mental and physical well-being. An unplugged playful moment can set the tone for our day and spark joy and positivity for all those involved.

Ice Breaker Games for Zoom Meetings

by SimplyFun

Our favorite Ice Breaker Games for Zoom Meetings that will liven up your virtual classroom, company calls, or family gatherings!

Honoring Black History Month

by SimplyFun

In honor of Black History Month, we’re highlighting four African Americans whose contributions enriched our world.

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Feelin' Good By Doin' Good

by Patty Pearcy

Who doesn’t like to feel good? The answer is that we all do, and it is interesting how many ways we think of to make that happen. Maybe our definition of feeling good is a spa treatment, a special dinner, reading a book, doing some exercise, finishing a project or starting one.

Award-Winning Games of 2021

by SimplyFun

Although we are so ready for 2022, let’s give the previous year one last look with SimplyFun’s Award-Winning Games of 2021!

New Release: Explore the biodiversity of the Serengeti with SavannaScapes

by SimplyFun

Let’s go on a wild expedition with SavannaScapes. This social science Serengeti board game explores the incredible biodiversity of the Serengeti-Mara. The Serengeti spans 15,444 square miles of free-roaming wildlife in northern Tanzania and southwestern Kenya.

Ecology Game SavannaScapes—Our Wildest Game Yet

by SimplyFun

SimplyFun enlisted Ecologist & PBS’s Life at the Waterhole, Meredith S. Palmer, Ph.D to help us create an immersive Serengeti ecology board game that is one wild ride!

Top 10 Games of 2021

by SimplyFun

It’s the final count down as we announce our Top 10 Games of 2021! Our best-sellers were flying off the shelves and we’re doing a happy dance knowing the impact that play-based education has had on so many families this year!

The Gift of Laughter

by Patty Pearcy

I’m just going to fess-up right at the beginning that I have spent a fair amount of time buying gifts over the years. In those efforts, I’ve found myself caught up in the ‘is my gift bigger than yours’ with the kids on my gift list, feeling the need to find the ‘perfect gift’, or commit to getting the thing that can’t be acquired at any price from any store or online site.

Rooby's ABCs Made the "Top 10 PAL 2021 Holiday Gift Guide"

by SimplyFun

Parents and educators have been abuzz with Rooby’s ABCs since its release in early 2021. From the start, this fun vocabulary board game won a PAL award for its excellence in early reading and language arts.

The Ultimate Board Game Gift Guide For Everyone On Your List

by SimplyFun

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!

Creating a Joyous Holiday With The Family

by SimplyFun

How do you create a joyous holiday? Does your family bring you joy? Do you bring joy to your family? The answer for most folks is probably yes…most of the time. LOL! OK…not a solid yes.

Our Favorite Rainy Day Games for Preschoolers

by SimplyFun

It’s raining, it’s pouring, and to your preschooler, being stuck inside can seem sooo boring. We’ve rounded up three Rainy Day Games for Preschoolers to stay entertained while they hop, shuffle, build and play with educational games by SimplyFun.

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Social Games for The Best Game Night Ever!

by SimplyFun

Game night board games have made a comeback, and for good reason. Whether played virtually or in-person, social board games encourage friends, family, and co-workers to bond over a little friendly competition.

Strategy Board Games for Your Next Game Night

by SimplyFun

Strategy board games have been around for centuries. They sharpen critical thinking skills while friends and families enjoy a friendly battle of the wits.

Enter The Autumn Carnival Coloring Contest to win game prizes!

by SimplyFun

SimplyFun is kicking off the COZY month of October with an Autumn Carnival Coloring Contest! Are you up for the creative challenge?

Ice Tumble is Recommended by Mensa!

by SimplyFun

SimplyFun’s Life & Thinking Skills game, Ice Tumble, has earned the prestigious “Recommended by American Mensa” label from Mensa® Mind Games. Ice Tumble helps young learners practice fine motor skills, spatial reasoning, and physics.

SimplyFun’s Asymbol and Shore Seekers win a Parents’ Picks Award!

by SimplyFun

Two of SimplyFun’s newest and well-loved games, Asymbol and Shore Seekers, continue to win awards! This time, it’s a Parents’ Picks Award in the ‘Best Products for Elementary Kids 2021’ award category. In order to be an award winner, these products go through a rigorous approval process with over 50 criteria.

Learning Through Play Supports Back-to-School Success

by SimplyFun

Finding time to encourage learning through play no doubt underscores success in the classroom! At SimplyFun, we’ve always had a passion for playtime.

Game Play and Back-to-School Go Hand in Hand

by SimplyFun

School is a wonderful place for kids to build academic skills, social-emotional skills, motor skills, and more. One of the best things you can do for your kids is to supplement and support the advances your kids make at school, at home!

Hazel’s Helpers Wins Award from The National Parenting Center!

by SimplyFun

SimplyFun’s latest Life & Thinking Skills game has earned the prestigious ‘Seal of Approval‘ award from The National Parenting Center!

Back-to-School Success Starts with Game Play!

by SimplyFun

If you’re like us, you’ve been thinking about how to best prepare kids for back-to-school success. There are many things you can do to support and supplement the fantastic learning kids get from school, right at home!

Prepare for Back-to-School with Play!

by SimplyFun

Even though it looms all summer long, back-to-school can sneak up on you! Kids are no doubt going to need some extra help to get back-to-school ready this year, but refreshing those skills can be fun!

Join SimplyFun and Promote Play-Based Learning

by SimplyFun

Do you love board games, making a difference in the lives of children and having a flexible work schedule?

Meet Hazel's Helpers

by SimplyFun

Meet our newest Life & Thinking Skills game, Hazel’s Helpers! Hazel’s Helpers develops fine motor skills and decision making. It’s also great for construction craft and planning capabilities in young learners ages four and up.

SimplyFun's Asymbol and Shore Seekers win a NAPPA Award

by SimplyFun

Well-loved games Asymbol and Shore Seekers continue to win awards, this time with a 2021 NAPPA Award! NAPPA, the National Parenting Product Awards, is the go-to source for parents seeking the best products for their children.

Creative Games from SimplyFun Receive Prestigious Awards from Creative Child Magazine

by SimplyFun

Not one, not two, but THREE imaginative games from SimplyFun have earned awards from Creative Child Magazine’s Awards Program! These creative games for kids are both wildly fun and subtly educational, something parents will no doubt appreciate.

New Math and STEM Games from SimplyFun Win 2021 Academics' Choice Awards™!

by SimplyFun

SimplyFun’s latest Math and STEM games, Planet Voyagers and Shore Seekers, have won a Spring 2021 Brain Toy Award! The award comes from Academics’ Choice, the leading international educational award honoring excellence in mind-building media and toys.

SimplyFun's New Early Reading Game Wins a PAL Award!

by SimplyFun

Parents and educators will love Rooby’s ABCs, SimplyFun’s newest award-winning Reading & Language Arts game.

Asymbol is a Mom's Choice Award Winner!

by SimplyFun

One of SimplyFun’s latest Life & Thinking Skills games, Asymbol, has earned the prestigious Mom’s Choice Awards®!

Learn Early Reading Skills with Rooby's ABCs

by SimplyFun

Rooby's ABCs helps little ones with their early reading skills by practicing and learning the alphabet.

Explore Planet Voyagers

by SimplyFun

Explore Planet Voyagers and blast off into fun and learning while touring space and conducting planetary research. SimplyFun's newest Math & STEM game focuses on astronomy and strategy.

Play it Forward Campaign Generates $30k in Game Donations

by SimplyFun

Held every February, Play it Forward is a special opportunity for SimplyFun party hosts to donate packs of games to local charities and organizations of their choice as a part of their selling rewards.

Dive into Math with Shore Seekers

by SimplyFun

Meet our newest Math & STEM game just in time for March Mathness!
Shore Seekers is a Math & STEM game focusing on addition and early multiplication. It's being released in conjunction with 'March Mathness' –our month-long celebration of learning math through play!

Build Confidence with 'Sneaky Math' Games

by SimplyFun

Math is an essential skill in life, yet many kids struggle with the formal math lessons taught in school and practiced at home. They can be stressful, overwhelming, and often boring. To overcome this while still strengthening your child's foundational math skills, try what we call 'sneaky math' by sneaking in some math through gameplay.

Play It Forward, Every Day

by Patty Pearcy

Many years ago, SimplyFun launched an annual program, held in February, called Play It Forward. This special opportunity allowed our party hosts to donate a pack of games to a local charity of their choice as...

February is Black History Month

by SimplyFun

Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for acknowledging their central role in U.S. history. President Gerald Ford officially recognized Black History Month in 1976 and since then...

Get Creative with Asymbol

by SimplyFun

Get creative with Asymbol, our newest Life & Thinking Skills Game! You’ll be thinking outside the box as you come up with inventive ways to communicate with wooden shapes. So why not get your creative juices…

Building Skills through Play

by SimplyFun

Building skills through play is our brain’s favorite way to learn! But, with so many children still learning from home right now, lots of kids are missing out on building important social-emotional skills. Classrooms would usually…

Top 10 Games of 2020

by SimplyFun

We’re excited to announce our Top 10 Games of 2020! These games have brought joy to so many families this year, and will continue to do so for many years to come. Drum roll please!

Strengthening Executive Functioning Skills in Kids

by SimplyFun

Strong executive skills are important for kids. Ensuring kids have plenty of practice building their executive functioning skills is one of the most important gifts you could give them.

SimplyFun’s Newly Released Game Wins a PAL Award

by SimplyFun

SimplyFun’s newest game, Is or Isn’t, has won a PAL Award! Is or Isn’t is a Reading and Language Arts game for young learners.
So what makes this game so fun and educational? Is or Isn’t is a bingo-style word game for two to five players, ages six and up.

How to Host a Virtual Game Party These Holidays

by SimplyFun

Looking for games your 5 and 6-year-old kids will love? Our games will spark joy, friendly competition, and create memories!

Board Games Every 7 and 8-Year-Old Will Love

by SimplyFun

Here are five board games every 7 and 8-year-old-will love these holidays! Build memories playing these family favorites.

Games Every 5 and 6-Year-Old Will Love!

by SimplyFun

We have games for every 5 and 6-year-old on your list these holidays! Our games will spark joy, friendly competition and help create memories to last a lifetime!

Delight your littlest learners with the gift of play!

by SimplyFun

Delight your littlest learners with the gift of play this holiday season. Nothing thrills 3 and 4-year-old kiddos like game time with their favorite grown-ups.

Play is Important for Children's Mental Health

by SimplyFun

As COVID-19 drags on and children are being homeschooled, learning with teachers online, or in classes six feet apart, concerns over children’s mental health may be taking center stage in relation to concerns over academic progress.

How Games Can Enrich Homeschooling

by Katie Silliman

If you’re wondering how games can enrich homeschooling, I’m here to tell you about my experience.

Meet Is or Isn’t—A Vocabulary-Building Word Game!

by SimplyFun

Is or Isn’t is a vocabulary-building word game that’s perfect for early learners! Play along with the adorable creatures that live in this game’s thesaurus.

Family Game Time and Good Etiquette

by SimplyFun

Family game time is fun, if everyone’s a good sport. However, kids aren’t always the best at board game etiquette. In fact, many adults aren’t either...

Dish ‘em Out: SimplyFun’s Newest Life & Thinking Skills Game

by SimplyFun

Dish ‘em Out is SimplyFun’s Newest Life & Thinking Skills Game! Great for ages 8 and up, and for practicing strategy and planning skills!

Family Fun

by SimplyFun

A long time ago in our galaxy, Plato said, “You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than a year of conversation.” This is where family fun comes in!

Shelter at Home and Play

by Toni Linder

Games are always fun, but during these days of having to shelter at home, finding ways to bring the family together in joint activities is essential. Whether you are sheltering with just your immediate family or with a couple of generations, play is right there with you.

Improve Homeschooling with Gameschooling

by Toni Linder

Homeschooling often seems like a dream come true. You get to spend more time with your kids and hopefully, they’re loving it too. However, what if there was a way to improve homeschooling to make it even more enjoyable and effective?

Ahoy, New Math & STEM game Phantom Seas!

by SimplyFun

Strengthen your navigation and directional awareness skills with SimplyFun’s newest Math & STEM game, Phantom Seas!

Meet Our Newest Math Games

by SimplyFun

Say hello to our two newest math games, Acorn Paws and Glow Spotters, we think your family is going to love them!

Tips for Schooling at Home

by Heather Underhill

If you’ve come looking for tips on schooling at home then you’re like most of the United States (and many other countries) who suddenly have kids at home to minimize the spread of Covid-19.

Ice Tumble: SimplyFun’s Newest Life & Thinking Skills Game!

by SimplyFun

Ice Tumble is SimplyFun’s Newest Life & Thinking Skills Game! Great for ages 7 and up, and for practicing fine motor skills, spatial reasoning, and physics!

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Top 10 Games of 2019

by SimplyFun

Each January we look back at our Top 10 Games of the prior year and introduce them to you in case you are looking to add a new favorite to your game library in 2020.

Making And Keeping A Play Promise

by SimplyFun

It’s the start of a new year and you’re probably busy making and starting on your resolutions. One of the best resolutions you can make for yourself, your kids and your entire family is a play promise.

Eagle Chase: SimplyFun’s Newest Geography Game

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Practical Ways to Increase Your Child’s Interest in Math

by Toni Linder

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 interesting, most children find worksheets and flash cards boring and self-defeating.

5 Ways To Introduce STEM and STEAM To Your Littlest Ones

by Toni Linder

Young children are natural scientists. They love to explore, investigate, experiment, and make discoveries both on their own and with others. From early infancy on, they make comparisons, make predictions, try things out, and show adults…

Value of Cooperative Play: Working Together to Have Fun and Achieve Results

by Matt Brown

Play is a big idea. It’s not easy to define simply. So, let’s pick one way to look at it.
Competitive versus cooperative play.

Adding More Fun To Homeschooling With Gameschooling

by SimplyFun

Make homeschooling more engaging with gameschooling.
Play is both fun and educational and it’s becoming a much larger part of homeschooling through gameschooling. As the name implies, it’s about making learning more engaging through games.

The Importance of Each Social Stage of Play

by SimplyFun

Children go through different social stages of play. Each stage represents the transition into a new area of social skill, such as going from playing by yourself to learning to play with others.

Having Fun with Math Every Single Day

by SimplyFun

Children go through different social stages of play. Each stage represents the transition into a new area of social skill, such as going from playing by yourself to learning to play with others.

Pink Blocks are Not Enough

by Toni Linder

We need girls and women in all creative fields, not just in fields related to the humanities, such as reading, literature, creative writing, art, drama, music and dance.

Every Child Has the Right to Play

by SimplyFun

“The child shall have a full opportunity for play and recreation.” These are more than words – they are a declaration by the United Nations High Commission for Human Rights as a right of every child. This right was designated because play is more than just having fun, it’s vitally important for optimal child development.

The Importance of Helping Your Kids Set Goals

by SimplyFun

Setting goals is important for everyone, including kids. Did you know that setting attainable goals actually helps with their development?

4 Reasons to Bring More Play Into Your Life

by SimplyFun

When was the last time you relaxed and played? Playtime for adults shouldn’t be limited to rare occasions.
You might think playing is just for kids, but it’s incredibly beneficial for adults too. After all, wouldn’t it feel great to get that child like joy back in your life on a regular basis?

STEAM: Not All Hot Air

by Toni Linder

Most people are familiar with the push in education for a focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). The more recent trend, however, is STEAM, which adds Art and Design into the mix. STEAM is a term coined by the Rhode Island School of Design with the intent of infusing critical thinking and integrated learning into education.

How Young Children Are Wired to Learn From Play

by SimplyFun

You already know children love to play, but did you know that young children are actually wired to learn from play?
Play isn’t just something enjoyable for kids. It’s a vital educational tool that helps with their lifelong development. Their brains are made to experience the world in a playful way.

5 Fun Ways to Build STEAM Skills at Home

by SimplyFun

STEAM is the evolution of STEM and stands for science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. Together, it’s a movement designed to help prepare today’s kids for the future.

How Play for Babies and Toddlers is Important for Their Development

by SimplyFun

Play might not be the first thing on your list when you’re busy changing dirty diapers and getting up for 4 AM feedings. However, even the smallest forms of play early on are important for your baby’s development.

Play Delivers

by Patty Pearcy

It is a fact that every time you tee up play, it delivers. Play can impact you when you least expect it and make a big difference in your family life… just read these stories from our SimplyFun Independent Consultant leaders.

What You Can Learn From Playing with Your Child

by Toni Linder

Who doesn’t love playing with an infant? We all love peek-a-boo, tickle, and chase games accompanied by bursts of giggles and laughter. When they are preschoolers we love finger plays, songs, and tea parties.

Kids Have Their Own Language When They Play

by SimplyFun

Have you ever sat and watched children communicate? They seem to have their own language as they play together.
From non-verbal to verbal communication, kids tend to talk to each other differently than adults do. They interact through games and fun activities. It’s also where they learn valuable social skills.

4 Ways Parents Can Help Children Strengthen Their Reading Skills

by SimplyFun

Reading comprehension skills help children excel throughout their lifetime. Strengthening these vital skills is as easy as playing games and you’ll be amazed at how quickly your child learns.

Making Time for Play

by Matt Brown

Here are a few of my most vivid memories as a kid. My dad pushing me on a swing as we counted to 100 in English and then Spanish. My dad helping me set up my Hot Wheels tracks from room to room all around the house.

5 Ways Game Play Can Help Children’s Communication Skills

by SimplyFun

Building and strengthening communication skills doesn’t have to be boring. In fact, game play is a great and fun way to help children build these vital skills.

Play is Not Just a Little Word

by Patty Pearcy

If your world is like mine it is full of check lists…shopping lists, reading lists and even a bucket list. But I bet the one list you do not have for your family is a play list! Most of us think of play as this fun thing that we go do…as we have time.

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Debunking the Girls and Math Myth

by Toni Linder

Have you heard the myth that girls are not good at math? Well, there’s a reason why it’s called a “myth”. It’s because it’s just not true. There can be no blanket statement that girls aren’t good at math, because math skills are influenced by genetics, culture, experience, upbringing and attitudes.

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How Did Math Get Its Bad Rap?

by Patty Pearcy

In a 2010 Change the Equation study, 30% of Americans polled said they would rather clean their bathrooms than do a math problem.

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How I Made Math My Child’s Favorite Subject

by Becky Phillips

These were a constant flow of phrases from the mouth of my 8-year-old daughter daily about math. As a homeschooling mom, I was the one enforcing this curriculum on her each day as we dove into our math lessons causing some math anxiety for both of us.

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Do You Have Math Anxiety?

by SimplyFun

Did you know that you can pass your dislike of math down to your child? Studies show that a parent’s math anxiety can negatively impact their child’s future success in math.

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My Big “Thank You” to Math

by Matt Brown

For many, math is boring or seemingly irrelevant. It’s just numbers, formulas and word problems on paper. For others, math is intimidating because it can be abstract, complicated and full of bad memories.

How to Ignite Your Child’s Interest in Learning

by SimplyFun

Erase the boredom and spark your child’s interest in learning.
It’s not unusual for a child to either lose their interest or not be interested in learning at all, but that doesn’t mean you can’t ignite that interest.

Preparing Your Children for the Future…We’re Talking STEM Skills

by SimplyFun

STEM based careers are projected to grow by more than 9 million between 2012 and 2022. How do you plan to prepare your children for their future lives in potential STEM careers? SimplyFun Playologist Mary Kettering shares her experience with how SimplyFun games can give kids the STEM head start they need.

STEAM, Play and Project Based Learning

by Matt Brown

I spent endless hours as a kid creating complicated contraptions with my Erector® sets, testing the boundaries of physics building elaborate sand castles at the beach, and conducting experiments with my small chemistry kit I received at Christmas.

Learning Begins When the Fun Starts

by SimplyFun

Sometimes all it takes is a game to help kids learn easier.
All work and no play isn’t always the best way to help your child learn. Wouldn’t it be nice to just play for a while, especially when science says it’s one of the best ways to retain information?

Helping Your Kids Develop a Love of Learning

by Patty Pearcy

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 activity that kids naturally love, like play?