Teaching tips: Board games for classroom fun 15 Articles

by Lezli Urlacher

Shh! Don't tell your students this, but they CAN learn while playing board games! It's a similar concept to not telling your children that what they are eating is healthy for them. I am a huge fan of board games, and my hu...read more

by Ernest Capraro

Young children learn and develop their skills through play rather than by intensive study. As we grow older, we sometimes forget that learning can be fun, and isn't always about textbooks and recitation. Board games can ...read more

by Haddy B. Hurley

As most teachers realize, children catch on quickly ..... and unfortunately get bored easily. That is what makes our jobs so incredibly challenging, right. ...read more

by Erika Mourar

Board games are a great way to learn about social skills such as fairness. They can be a great tension breaker between lessons and at the same time reinforce learned material. However due to limited number of players boar...read more

by Lili Melton Ph.D.

With state standards, increased rigor, preparing all students for college, and maximizing teaching and learning time, it feels as if there's no time for fun and games. With a little creativity you can find many games ...read more

by Holle Abee

What? Games in the classroom? What are today's schools coming to? Ah, but the crafty teacher knows that students learn more and retain more when they're having fun. When learning is enjoyable, it can become wonderfully add...read more

by Debby Dyess

"Bingo!" the girl yelled. She stood, doing a boodie-dance as her classmates groaned their defeat, one boy throwing a wadded up paper in her direction. Her teacher's response? A congratulatory high five. Any time a t...read more

by Melissa Stobie

Children are savage beasts, bless their little hearts. Like lion cubs, their claws can take out an eye, and their response can be one of nonchalance. So how do they learn not to claw others? Through play! I am not advocati...read more

by Michelle Abbinanti

Did you know according to The American Heritage Dictionary that a Zebu is a domesticated ox of Asia or that quirky can describe someone who is of a peculiarity of behavior? More importantly, the word "quirky" is worth twe...read more

by Ashley Shea

Games are great for reducing the stress some students feel when trying to learn something new. It's "ok" to not know something when playing a game, but the classroom setting can cause some students to feel "stupid" if they...read more

by Brandi Robinson

As a teacher, it is vital to keep students interested in your content. I like to use games in my classroom to keep the students interested and make sure that they are learning. However, games in my classroom are played wit...read more

by William Lhamon

One of my most successful middle-school English lesson plans has been "Jeopardy" day. I adapted the popular (if slightly dated) television game show to serve as a recap and study guide for a quiz at the end of a theme or ...read more

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by Susan Kleinhans

Sometimes educators become wary of any type of fun. Academic fun is allowed. On a regular basis, it would be organized insanity, but "fun" can be written into the lesson plans and it will enhance the lessons learned and ...read more

by Yvonne Wood

Learning is a very broad spectrum. There should not be a set style of teaching a subject. One of the most important goals that a teacher should make is to ensure that the student understands what they are teaching them. ...read more

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by Annette N. Sanchez

Do you hate board games? I kinda do. Want to play something new, fresh, innovative, hip, and happening? Want to use your imagination, think quickly on your feet, and be filled with intrigue and intensity? Yea, so do I....read more