Hilltown Families

From classics to original creations, board games have much to offer regarding learning. Almost any game will encourage the development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and specific games help players...

While exploring outdoors, the development of sense of place and lots of skills for learning can be supported through a game of nature-themed bingo or an outdoor scavenger hunt. Perusing the...

Watch a Little Dreydl Spin! December is such an exciting time of year as folks prepare for holidays such as Hanukkah, Christmas and Kwanzaa. For those who are celebrating Hanukkah or...

QUESTION AND ANSWERS Playing card games on these lazy summer days with the family create great memories!  What’s your favorite family card game to play with your kids? Jennifer Page responds:...

Diamond Bridge: Locally Made Board Game If you’ve ever dreamed about creating a board game and then decided it’s not possible to compete with Milton Bradley, take heart. Andy Grant, who...

Step Up to the Plate @ Your Library Swings into Action! The boys of summer are stepping up to the plate, so why not join them? The American Library Association and...

Here is where all you creative families can help. Give Zoe (and mum) a challenge. What can we look for, photograph, draw or try etc. Please post your ideas and we'’ll...

Jan Brett offers on-line educational resources. Local author Jan Brett has a collection of nearly 4,000 teaching aids as free downloads on her website. These teaching aids and activities include beautifully...

THE BENEFITS OF BOARD GAMES Playing games with your kids is a perfect way to spend time together — and build learning skills at the same time. By Alvin Rosenfeld What...

Video Games Fun But Pose Social, Health Risks 11 Dec 2006 Move over Tickle Me Elmo. The recently released Nintendo Wii and Playstation 3 video game systems are rivaling the giggling...